Intermediate French reading comprehension activities Biography bundle #2
by FrenchifiedThis French reading comprehension bundle includes a variety of short biographies in French. Learn about the lives of some interesting people from around the Francophone world. Each reading includes a glossary of less common words as well as comprehension questions, answer key and links to additional resources. They are suitable for intermediate-low and higher French students.
The biographies in this bundle include:
- Edith Piaf
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Gauthier Grumier
- Marie Curie
- Joan of Arc
Do your AP French students need practice reading non-fiction in order to prepare for the test? Are you looking for interesting reading activities that can be done as class readings, independent reading, or free voluntary reading? Are you doing plenty of fun stories in your CI-driven French class, but you'd like to expose students to some less-common vocabulary or nonfiction readings? These readings are perfect for your intermediate and advanced French classes, levels 2 (with scaffolding) and up (more independently).
Each reading includes:
- a printable article
- comprehension questions
- answer key
- additional resources
ACTFL performance descriptors:
- Comprehends simple stories, routine correspondence, short descriptive texts or other selections within familiar contexts. (int)
- Generally comprehends connected sentences and much paragraph-like discourse. (int)
- Comprehends information-rich texts with highly predictable order.(int)
- Comprehends paragraph discourse such as those found in stories, straightforward literary works, personal and work-related correspondence, written reports or instructions, oral presentations (news), anecdotes, descriptive texts, and other texts dealing with topics of a concrete nature. (adv) Click HERE to join my mailing list and get a free article about adapting a textbook to CI!
French reading comprehension activity | Marie Curie
By Frenchified
This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the chemist and physicist Marie Curie. Marie Curie was an amazing woman who broke the barriers in science. She was eventually killed by her work, but not before she won a couple of Nobel prizes and discovered a few elements.
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:
- 3-page article in French about Marie Curie
- 10 comprehension questions in English
- 10 comprehension questions in French
- Answer key
- Resources page with links to videos and website
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Also available in Google drive version
• Marie Curie - a reading activity for French learners - Google drive
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Edith Piaf
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Marie Antoinette
Joan of Arc
French reading Compréhension de Lecture Edith Piaf
By Frenchified
This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about Edith Piaf, one of the most famous French singers to ever exist. Edith Piaf is one of the stars of French music. Her songs have been used in countless commercials and shows. She accomplished much in a life cut short by addiction and health problems. Learn about her tragic life in this reading for French learners. 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:
- 3-page article in French about Edith Piaf
- 8 short-answer and multiple-choice comprehension questions in English
- 8 short-answer and multiple-choice comprehension questions in French
- Answer key
- Resources page with links to videos and website
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This item is available in these formats:
• Boom Cards™ - Edith Piaf reading for French learners
• French reading comprehension activity | Edith Piaf
• French reading comprehension activity | Edith Piaf for Google™ drive
• French reading comprehension activity | Edith Piaf print & Google™ drive bundle
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French reading Compréhension de Lecture Joan of Arc
By Frenchified
This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the life and impact of Joan of Arc. Joan of Arc was a humble peasant who ended up leading the French forces to victory over the English. She helped to put a king on the throne and to unite a country that was divided - all before she reached the age of 17! Learn about her beginnings in a small village and her path to becoming one of the most important people in French history.
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 Joan of Arc
- 8 comprehension questions in English
- 8 comprehension questions in French
- Answer key
- Resources page with links to videos and website
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If you like this item, you may also be interested in:
Edith Piaf
Marie Curie
Josephine Baker
Marie Antoinette
French reading Compréhension de Lecture Leonardo da Vinci
By Frenchified
This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about Leonardo da Vinci. Da Vinci is an interesting and amazing man of the Renaissance. He painted, studied anatomy, designed castles, and was an inventor and an engineer. This reading tells the story of the man behind the most famous painting in the world.
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:
- 3 -page article in French about da Vinci for intermediate/advanced French learners
- 2-page reading in simplified French for beginning learners (present tense, limited vocabulary)
- 14 comprehension questions in English
- 8 comprehension questions in French
- Answer key
- Resources page with links to videos and website
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French reading Compréhension de Lecture Gauthier Grumier
By Frenchified
This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about Gauthier Grumier. Gauthier Grumier is a French fencer who recently won a bronze medal at the Olympics. Read about his struggles to make the French team and come home with a medal after dealing with a disastrous 2012 Olympics.
This 2-page article for intermediate and advanced French students will tell the story of Gauthier and his quest for gold. 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 Gauthier Grumier
- 8 comprehension questions in English
- 8 comprehension questions in French
- Answer key
- Resources page with links to videos and website
This item is available in these formats:
• Gauthier Grumier
• Gauthier Grumier Google™ drive version
• Gauthier Grumier print & digital bundle
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