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 Google™ drive item includes:

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

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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 short-answer comprehension questions in English
• 8 short-answer comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

Click HERE to join my mailing list and get a free article about adapting a textbook to CI!

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