This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the2023 protests in France over the raising of the retirement age from 62 to 64. These protests were on the news due to their size and violence, and may students are interested in understanding why people in France were so angry.

This 2023 protests French reading activity includes three versions of the article – one for advanced learners , one for intermediate learners, and one for novice learners. 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.

The 2023 protests print version includes:

• 3 differentiated versions of a 1-2-page article in French about the cause and events of the demonstrations
• 7 comprehension questions in English
• 7 comprehension questions in French
• Resources page with links to videos and website
• Answer key