This La Baguette Magique French reading tells a cute story as well as teaching about a very important bit of French culture – la baguette.  Each day, the local baker sells one special bread – the “baguette magique.” And each day, the recipient sees something special happen in his or her life. Joseph wants to learn the secret of the bread, but the baker tells him it will take time. What is the secret? Find out in this reading for intermediate and advanced French students.

This activity packet includes a 4 page story – appropriate for 2nd year and later French students, with comprehension questions in English and French and other activities. Also includes an infographic about French bread and resources to learn more about both bread and magic in France. This activity could also be used as a sub activity.

The print version includes:

• 4 -page short story in French about la baguette magique
• 8 comprehension questions in English
• 8 comprehension questions in French
• Illustrate the story activity
• Summarize the story activity
• Infographic about bread consumption in France with comprehension questions
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

The Google™ drive item includes:

• Google short story in French about la baguette magique
• 16 comprehension questions in English
• Infographic about bread in France
• Answer key
• Resources pages with links to videos and website

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