High School French Google Apps

Need a fun way to start the year in World Language class?  How about a team-building  game!  This reading about why students should learn another language goes from dull to exciting as students work together and move around the room to solve a mystery!  This is a simple “print and go” with no work for the teacher!  This is a great way to get the year started with new students, or to provide motivation when you see interest and effort waning.  This activity is in English, and can be used by any World Language class!

All World Language teachers want to motivate and encourage our students, and help them see the value of becoming proficient in the language they’re studying. This story gives 10 teen-friendly reasons why it’s so beneficial to prioritize learning a new language! 

The story revolves around two teens trying to decide what classes to take.  Your students play the role of the mystery solvers.  They have to read all 10 parts of the story to figure out the answer to the final question;  what will the students grow up to be in their career?   While your students read the story parts, they are looking for “code words” in the story.  Students record the code words on a special answer sheet that will eventually lead them to solving the mystery of teens’  future career.  It’s so much fun! 

After, you can decide which of the 4 follow-up activities you want to do with your students.  There are 4; a True or False Activity to check for basic comprehension, a “tell me in your own words” summary activity, an opportunity to work with a group and write a story about a adventure the teens will have in their career (which can be done in the TL),  and an activity where they can explore possible careers for bilingual people.   Answer key to the True/False is also included.  Best of all?  If there’s something you’d like to change for your students, you are free to edit!

Who can use this product?

• Students taking a World Language
• Middle or High School 

How can I use this product?

• Print out the reading cards (10)
• Hang them up around your room
• Print and copy the answer sheet
• Let students loose to solve the crime! 
• Assign follow-up activities if you wish

What’s included in this product?

• Everything!  No prep beyond print and photocopy!
• Teacher instructions and hints
• 10 reading cards
• Student instructions (in English)
• Student answer sheet
• Answer Key for the code word questions and answer trail
• True/False Comprehension Activity
• Answer Key to True/False
• Summarize in your own words activity
• Writing Follow-up: Tell about a future adventure
• Research jobs for bilingual people 

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This French reading comprehension activity unit will teach your students about the role of sports in French as well as some vocabulary about sports.  It includes short articles about professional sports, Paris Saint-Germain, and the sport of Pétanque,

The Google™ drive item includes:

• Slides version of articles in French about sports in France
• Comprehension questions in English for the readings
• Identify the sports by reading a description of the sport in French
• Activity to write about your favorite sport in French
• Activity to find a sport to play at a French MJC
• Answer Key
• Set of printable posters with the name of some sports in French

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Are your Spanish and other World Language students preparing to take the AAPPL test to achieve the Seal of Biliteracy? Practice presentational writing with 6 tasks that increase in difficulty, just like the AAPPL Test! Students will type in their answers to the writing prompts, each one asking them to do a little more with their language. The scoring guidelines of I-3 are also included. This test prep activity can be used online or it can be printed.

The writing prompts are in English, so this practice is appropriate for any World Language student!

Help your students feel confident and ready for this section of the test with these no-prep, pre-made presentational writing activities! The 6 activities increase in difficulty to give you and your students a good sense of what proficiency level they may score.

Who can use this product?

• Students preparing to take the Seal of Biliteracy Test
• Students at the Novice High proficiency level and up

How can I use this product?

• Assign a copy of this Google Slides Presentation via Google Classroom or other learning management platform

• Print the slides if you prefer working with paper

• Students can complete this in class or at home

What's included in this product?

• 6 practice writing activities activities to mimic the AAPPL test for the Seal of Biliteracy
• The scoring description to explain what an I-3 score contains
• Hints for what to do in order to score in the I-3 range

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Take your students on a virtual field trip to the region of Brittany. This lesson uses Google™ maps to visit the places around Brittany. Learn about the cities, tourist attractions, culture and people by clicking on the different links. Each link includes photo and/or video - some are in French and some are in English.

This item includes different options so you can use what YOU need for whatever your teaching situation:

• 1 Google™ map with descriptions in English
• 1 Google™ map with descriptions in French
• 2-page printable worksheet/graphic organizer in English
• 2-page printable worksheet/graphic organizer in French
• Google™ drive version of worksheet/graphic organizer in English
• Google™ drive version of worksheet/graphic organizer in French

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This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the castles of the Loire Valley in France. The Loire valley is home to many beautiful castles. Each castle has a story of its own, and the Renaissance architecture is breathtaking.

This 5-page French reading for intermediate and advanced French students will teach you all about the castles, their history and purpose.  Intermediate low learners will be able to understand the reading with scaffolding and teacher support while Intermediate mid and higher will be able to read independently.

The print version includes:

• 5-page article in French about the castles
• 13 comprehension questions in English
• 13 comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website
• 5 printable 8.5X11” posters of different castles

The Google™ drive item includes:

• Google slides reading in French about urban eXperiment
• 13 comprehension questions in English
• 13 comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources pages with links to videos and website

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This item is available in the following formats:

•French reading comprehension Loire Valley Chateaux - Print and digital bundle

•Loire valley châteaux - reading for int/advanced French learners - Google™ drive

•French reading comprehension activity | Loire valley châteaux

This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about Marie Antoinette. "Let them eat cake!" Marie Antoinette never said this, but most people don't know more about her than that famous 'quote.' Learn about the real woman who was the Queen of France during the most difficult period in French history. From her marriage to Louis through her execution by the guillotine, this article will educate and challenge your French students. Intermediate low learners will be able to understand the reading with scaffolding and teacher support while Intermediate mid and higher will be able to read independently.

The print version includes:

• 2-page article in French about Marie Antoinette
• 8 comprehension questions in English
• 8 comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

The Google™ drive item includes:

• Google slides reading in French about Marie Antoinette
• 8 comprehension questions in English
• 8 comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources pages with links to videos and website

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This item is available in these formats:

• French reading comprehension activity | Marie Antoinette

• French reading comprehension activity | Marie Antoinette for Google™ drive

• French reading comprehension activity | Marie Antoinette print & digital bundle

This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the cursed lighthouse of Ténnevec off the coast of Brittany. The lighthouse has had many mysterious things happen over the centuries - but is there an explanation for the mysteries?

This French reading activity includes a two-page article in French with glossary of less-common words. After reading the article independently or together, the comprehension questions in French and English will allow them to show you that they've understood. The reading includes a glossary at the bottom of each page or slide.

The print version includes:

• 2-page article in French about the lighthouse
• 8 comprehension questions in English
• 8 comprehension questions in French
• Resources page with links to videos and website
• Answer key

The Google™ drive version includes:

• Google™ slides version of an article in French about the lighthouse
• 8 comprehension questions in English
• 8 comprehension questions in French
• Resources page with links to videos and website
• Answer key

This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the Belgian singer Stromae.  It is suitable for novice-high/intermediate-low students with teacher guidance and higher level students to work independently.  If you teach AP French, this reading can be useful in giving your students practice reading nonfiction articles for the interpretive section of the test.  The reading can lead to discussion or writing activities to include the other two modes of communication.

Stromae has been a hit in Europe for several years, but now he's taking North America by storm! Read about how his career developed and how the events in his life have affected his music.

The print version includes:

• 2-page article in French about the Knights Templar
• 9 comprehension questions in English
• 9 comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

The Google™ drive item includes:

• Google™ slides reading in French
• Google™ slides 6 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions in English
• Google™ slides 6 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions in French
• Google™ forms version of questions in English
• Google™ forms version of questions in French
• Answer key
• Links to related resources

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This item is available in the following formats:

•Boom Cards™ - Stromae reading for French learners

•French reading comprehension Stromae - Print and digital bundle

•French reading comprehension activity | Stromae

•Stromae - reading for intermediate students for Google Drive™

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This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the cathedral of Chartres. Chartres Cathedral is an architectural and historical marvel. The building itself was shaped by the events of history, but remarkably the stained glass windows have survived fairly well through centuries of fires, natural disasters and war. Read about the remarkable history of this beautiful building in this reading activity for intermediate and advanced French learners.

 It is suitable for novice-high/intermediate-low students with teacher guidance and higher-level students to work independently.  If you teach AP French, this reading can be useful in giving your students practice reading nonfiction articles for the interpretive section of the test.  The reading can lead to discussion or writing activities to include the other two modes of communication.

Includes a printable reading with vocabulary, comprehension questions in both English and French, answer key, and links to related videos and websites.

The print version includes:

• 2-page article in French about Chartres cathedral
• 7 comprehension questions in English
• 7 comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

The Google™ drive item includes:

• Google slides reading in French about Chartres cathedral
• 7 comprehension questions in English
• 7 comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources pages with links to videos and website

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This item is available in the following formats:

• Chartres Cathedral - reading for int/adv French learners

• Chartres Cathedral - reading for int/adv French learners - Google™ version

• Boom Cards™ - Chartres Cathedral reading for French learners

This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the interesting lives of spiders.  It is suitable for novice-high/intermediate-low students with teacher guidance and higher-level students to work independently.  If you teach AP French, this reading can be useful in giving your students practice reading non-fiction articles for the interpretive section of the test.  The reading can lead to discussion or writing activities to include the other two modes of communication.

This reading includes two versions - one that is suitable for levels 3-4 and one that is simplified for level 2. Each version has a vocabulary list. Comprehension questions are in both English and French, plus a guide to related video and reading resources.

The item includes:

• 2-page article in French about spiders - simplified version
• 2-page article in French about spiders - standard version
• 13 short-answer comprehension questions in English
• 13 short-answer comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the invention and use of the guillotine. It is suitable for novice-high/intermediate-low students with teacher guidance and higher-level students to work independently.  If you teach AP French, this reading can be useful in giving your students practice reading nonfiction articles for the interpretive section of the test.  The reading can lead to discussion or writing activities to include the other two modes of communication.

The guillotine is a scary reminder of a horrific time in history - streets running red with blood, severed heads held up before the cheering crowds. But its invention was for humane reasons, and the French weren't the only ones to use it. Learn about the history of this machine of death in this reading for intermediate/advanced French learners.

The print version includes:

• 2-page article in French about the guillotine
• 9 short-answer comprehension questions in English
• 9 short-answer comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

The Google™ drive item includes:

• Google™ slides reading in French
• Google™ slides 9 short answer questions in English
• Google™ slides 9 short answer questions in French
• Answer key
• Links to related resources

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This item is available in the following formats:

•French reading comprehension Guillotine - Print and digital bundle

•French reading comprehension activity | La Guillotine

•La Guillotine - Reading for French learners - Google™ drive

•La Guillotine - a reading for int/adv French learners - Boom Cards™

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This French reading comprehension activity bundle will teach your students about tardigrades. The tardigrade is one of the most interesting animals on earth - tardigrades. While you haven't seen them, they almost certainly live in your neighborhood. They are nearly indestructible, which makes them a great topic of scientific study.

The print version includes:

• 1-page reading about the tardigrade in simplified French
• 2-page reading about the tardigrade in more advanced French
• comprehension questions in English
• comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

The Google™ drive item includes:

• Google™ slides reading about the tardigrade in simplified French
• Google™ slides about the tardigrade in more advanced French
• Google™ slides comprehension questions in English
• Google™ slides comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

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This item is also available in the following formats:

• Les tardigrades - reading activities for French learners - Google™ drive version

• Les Tardigrades - reading for int. French students Boom Cards™ version

• Les tardigrades - reading activities for French learners print version

Take your students on a virtual field trip to the region of Normandy. This lesson uses Google™ maps to visit the places around Normandy. Learn about the cities, tourist attractions, culture and people by clicking on the different links. Each link includes photo and/or video - some are in French and some are in English.

This item includes different options so you can use what YOU need for whatever your teaching situation:

• 1 Google™ map with descriptions in English
• 1 Google™ map with descriptions in French
• 2-page printable worksheet/graphic organizer in English
• 2-page printable worksheet/graphic organizer in French
• Google™ drive version of worksheet/graphic organizer in English
• Google™ drive version of worksheet/graphic organizer in French

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What types of musical instruments do people play, and how are they used? Learn about the different families of musical instruments and what they are used for in this Google drive activity. Includes a reading passage, multiple choice comprehension questions and a matching activity. Also includes clickable audio links so your students can hear what the instruments sound like.

This distance learning reading passage is ready to go in your Google Drive - assign the reading and some or all of the comprehension questions. The reading passage is suitable for 2nd year French and up, and the questions are in English so you can be sure they have understood the questions.

Make learning about Versailles  interesting with this no-prep digital escape game.  The game includes access to a website where your students will hunt for the keys to unlock a set of locks.  Students will need to read the clues very carefully and watch videos, visit websites, and read texts to find the information they need to win the game.  Very easy to use - just send your students to the website and let them work!  Students can play individually or in teams.

Digital escape games are a fun way to start a unit, or to review at the end of a unit.  They can also be used to learn about a cultural or historical event.  This game will have your students reading carefully and paying attention to the smallest details in order to complete the challenge and unlock the locks.  

This item includes:

• Access to a website where your students can play the game
• Complete teacher's guide to playing the game
• Answer key so you can help students if they get stuck!

Your students will enjoy learning without even realizing that they are learning!  The challenging game format will get them excited about finding the code to unlock each lock - and the format of the clues for each lock will have them paying close attention - there's no way to solve the puzzles  without being 100% focused!

One  version is entirely in English so your level 1 and 2 students can enjoy  the game.  The clues are a little tricky, but the information pages are  in English so it will be challenging but not too challenging.

The  other version is in French for upper levels.  The clues are a little  clearer in what the students are looking for, but the information pages  are in French so they will still be challenged.  You may have to give your students some hints if you use the French version, as it can be challenging! The one video clue is in French but the video is in English, as otherwise it would be too frustrating for all but the most advanced students.

The included topics are:

• King of the castle
• History of the construction
• Food and drink
• Marie’s interesting hobby
• Symbolism of Louis XIV
• Recent challenges

Prep is very easy - you just need to share the website URL with your students.  You may want to test the site before you use it, just to make sure nothing is blocked by your district.  As some of the clues can be challenging to unlock, you may choose to help your students with the trickier ones.  With the teacher guide, you will have the answer key - so you can help guide students towards the correct answer by giving them hints, or if you have limited time, you can adjust the game by reducing the number of locks they need to unlock - just give them the answer(s) to help the activity fit your time constraints.

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It includes:

3 reading articles, 1 page each, in both French AND English:

one article on renting an apartment in Paris

one article on buying "en viager"

one article on the differences between French and American houses

comprehension questions for each article (in English)

Activities:

1 internet activity with links for students to find a Paris apartment

1 internet activity with links for students to find a house

a reading activity on how to read real estate ads

an activity with rubric for students to make their own ad

1 internet activity for furnishing an apartment

Vocabulary: a 14 slide notebook with some of the most important vocabulary for talking about houses/apartments in French.

Resources:

A page with clickable links to some useful resources when learning about French real estate.

A page of links to use with the internet activities.

Make learning about Mont Saint-Michel interesting with this no-prep digital escape game.  The game includes access to a website where your students will hunt for the keys to unlock a set of locks.  Students will need to read the clues very carefully and watch videos, visit websites, and read texts to find the information they need to win the game.  Very easy to use - just send your students to the website and let them work!  Students can play individually or in teams.

Digital escape games are a fun way to start a unit, or to review at the end of a unit.  They can also be used to learn about a cultural or historical event.  This game will have your students reading carefully and paying attention to the smallest details in order to complete the challenge and unlock the locks.  

This item includes:

• Access to a website where your students can play the game
• Complete teacher's guide to playing the game
• Answer key so you can help students if they get stuck!

Your students will enjoy learning without even realizing that they are learning!  The challenging game format will get them excited about finding the code to unlock each lock - and the format of the clues for each lock will have them paying close attention - there's no way to solve the puzzles without being 100% focused!

One version is entirely in English so your level 1 and 2 students can enjoy the game.  The clues are a little tricky, but the information pages are in English so it will be challenging but not too challenging.

The other version is in French for upper levels.  The clues are a little clearer in what the students are looking for, but the information pages are in French so they will still be challenged.  You may have to give your students some hints if you use the French version, as it can be challenging!

The included topics are:

• Tides
• The river near the Mont
• Pilgrimages
• The Mere Poulard restaurant
• Dangers of the bay
• History of the abbey

Prep is very easy - you just need to share the website URL with your students.  You may want to test the site before you use it, just to make sure nothing is blocked by your district.  As some of the clues can be challenging to unlock, you may choose to help your students with the trickier ones.  With the teacher guide, you will have the answer key - so you can help guide students towards the correct answer by giving them hints, or if you have limited time, you can adjust the game by reducing the number of locks they need to unlock - just give them the answer(s) to help the activity fit your time constraints.

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UPDATED FOR 2024! - make sure to re-download if you purchased last year.

This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the big song contest that takes place every year and gets all of Europe excited! This year the contest will be hosted by Liverpool, England and will take place between May 7-11.

This French reading activity includes three versions of the article - one for novice learners, one for intermediate learners (includes more past tense and expanded vocabulary) and one for advanced learners (includes the subjunctive and other more complex verb tenses). No matter which version you use with your students, the comprehension questions in French and English will allow them to show you that they've understood. Each reading includes a glossary at the bottom of each page.

In addition to the readings, you will find an answer key and related resources - including a list to the playlist of all the songs! Your students can use the included voting form to rate each song and determine which ones they think have earned enough points to move on. Watch as a class or as homework, then calculate votes from your own students - how closely will they match the results of the real contest?

The Google™ drive item includes:

• Three Google slides readings in French about the Euro song contest - one for novice, one for intermediate, one for advanced
• 6 comprehension questions in English
• 6 comprehension questions in French
• an activity about the contest - rate each performance and cast your vote for the singers and groups you think deserve to move on to the next round
• Resources page with links to videos and website
• Answer key

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• French reading comprehension activity - Euro song contest

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Learn about the history and architecture of Chambord in this fun digital escape game - no prep and great for distance learning!

One version is entirely in English so your level 1 and 2 students can enjoy the game. The clues are a little tricky, but the information pages are in English so it will be challenging but not too challenging.

The other version is in French for upper levels. The clues are a little clearer in what the students are looking for, but the information pages are in French so they will still be challenged. The only clue that is NOT in French is a video about the castle - there was not a video in French that had the right information that I thought would be easy enough for French learners to understand, and I would not want them to be frustrated.

The game comes with a complete teacher guide for both versions of the game with the clues and answers so you can give your students a little bit of a hint if they get stuck.

Digital escape games are a fun way to start a unit, or to review at the end of a unit.  They can also be used to learn about a cultural or historical event.  This game will have your students reading carefully and paying attention to the smallest details in order to complete the challenge and unlock the locks.  

This item includes:

• Access to a website where your students can play the game
• Complete teacher's guide to playing the game
• Answer key so you can help students if they get stuck!

Your students will enjoy learning without even realizing that they are learning!  The challenging game format will get them excited about finding the code to unlock each lock - and the format of the clues for each lock will have them paying close attention - there's no way to solve the puzzles without being 100% focused! 

Topics in this game include:

• the king who built Chambord
• The influence of Da Vinci
• the size of the castle
• architecture of Chambord
• World War 2 and the castle
• Other royalty and Chambord

Prep is very easy - you just need to share the website URL with your students.  You may want to test the site before you use it, just to make sure nothing is blocked by your district.  As some of the clues can be challenging to unlock, you may choose to help your students with the trickier ones.  With the teacher guide, you will have the answer key - so you can help guide students towards the correct answer by giving them hints, or if you have limited time, you can adjust the game by reducing the number of locks they need to unlock - just give them the answer(s) to help the activity fit your time constraints.

At first, this cemetery was an unpopular final resting place and people had to be convinced to bury their loved ones here. Pere Lachaise cemetery is now a tourist attraction in Paris with a waiting list for burials. But why do people want to visit a cemetery? Find out in this reading for French learners.

A 2 page reading for intermediate and advanced French students. Includes a 10 question multiple choice short answer worksheet in English with answer key as well as related resources.