Description
Make teaching French reading comprehension in your core French or French immersion class so much easier with these differentiated French reading activities! This set includes 10 French texts with differentiated questions so that you can easily offer just the right challenge to your core French, FSL or French immersion students. With these no-prep activities, this is perfect for centers or substitute days, too! These 10 French reading passages are the perfect way to help your intermediate French students read more difficult texts.
Foster a love of reading in your core French or French immersion class with easy-to-use French reading comprehension worksheets that were created just for beginning readers. Each text includes 3 different levels of questions, so you can easily use the same passage with different ability groups and grade levels. Students will love that these French reading activities are just at their level, meaning that reading is less intimidating and a lot more fun!
Who are these French reading activities good for?
This packet contains more advanced concepts than my reading comprehension sets 1-3, but the reading passages are still short and accessible enough to be used with Core French students who have at at least 2 years of French and immersion classes working the imparfait, le future simple, le sujbonctif, and other more advanced grammar topics.
Grade level will vary based on when students began studying French. See the images and check out the concepts included to determine if the grade level is appropriate for your students. Still not sure? Email me at mmersresources (at) gmail.com.
Use these differentiated French reading comprehension activities for students in or moving towards the intermediate range. The choice of activities makes it easy to provide just the right challenge to your students of different proficiency levels.
Each passage includes:
- Short answer English questions and students can answer in English : These questions will be the easiest for students who need more support.
- Short answer French questions : This has the same style of questions as the English, however, the questions are in French and students are directed to answer in French. These are best for your more-advanced learners or French immersion classes.
- Multiple choice questions in French : Occasionally, students will locate specific information in the text. These are great for any level, as the questions are a bit different than the short answer versions.
You can choose all one version for a class, but I like to use different versions based on student levels so that differentiation is super-easy! You can always print 2 versions back-to-back and let students choose their own activity.
Use this set of French reading activities to introduce or reinforce:
- the passé composé and the imparfait together
- reflexive verbs in the present and passé composé
- health and wellness
- chores around the house
- le futur simple
- the French subjunctive
- conjugating être passé composé verbs with avoir (when using direct objects)
- the French conditional tense
- adjectives and adverbs
These French reading passages use vocabulary perfect for teaching/reinforcing the following vocabulary :
- chores
- winter sports/health
- driving
- shopping
- travel/countries
- nature/hiking
- house/neighborhood
No English passages are included.
These French reading activities are perfect for:
- French reading assessments
- Sub folders
- Individual homework assignments
- Partnered practice activities
- Fast finishers
⚠️These French reading activities are not editable and will not be provided in an editable format. Thank you for understanding.
Total pages : 64 with credits
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Angela V. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTDifferent skill level readings
These are great. I have used them when i have a substitute. I love that I can use the level that meets my students’ level.
tiffany truitt (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTa great resource for emerging readers
These reading allowed me to asess reading comprehension quickly and effectively. I was excited to identify reading errors quickly and students were able to gain confidence and read with a purpose with these focused questions.
Tayler V. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTGreat Resource
Great readings and questions to practice reading comprehension skills!
Ksenia K. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTGreat Resource
This resource worked well in my Grade 7 and 8 Core French classroom. The reading comprehension texts were engaging, age appropriate, and interesting enough to keep students focused. I appreciated that the topics felt accessible for learners while still giving them a chance to build vocabulary, reading stamina, and confidence in French.
The comprehension questions were also well done. They checked student understanding clearly and gave students a good chance to go back into the text and find evidence for their answers. I found the balance strong, because the questions were supportive without being too simple. This made the resource useful for both whole class work and more independent practice.
I also liked that the texts gave students meaningful reading practice without overwhelming them. For Core French, it can be hard to find materials that feel manageable and still suit older students, and this resource did that well. It fit nicely with my Grade 7 and 8 learners and led to good class discussion. I would recommend it to other Core French teachers looking for engaging reading comprehension activities with solid follow-up questions. Thank you!
Christine F. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTGreat for Immersion!
This French reading comprehension resource for intermediate students has been incredibly helpful in my classroom. The texts are engaging and appropriately challenging, giving students the opportunity to build confidence while strengthening key reading strategies. The questions promote critical thinking and deeper understanding, making it perfect for classwork or homework. My students enjoy the variety of topics, and I appreciate how seamlessly it fits into my literacy routine
Marisa S. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTGreat resource
This has been a great resource for my students and I use it often !
Kimberley B. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTThe readings in this resource include more tenses and students learn additional vocabulary in context. Highly recommend.