Les Tirailleurs Sénégalais bundle French reading print and Google slides

This Tirailleurs Sénégalais bundle French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the history of les tirailleurs sénégalais, a group of soldiers from Africa who fought for France.  Get ready for the release of the upcoming film Tirailleurs starring Omar Sy.

The reading 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.

Units of African soldiers fought in both World Wars, helping France achieve victory – but most Americans have never heard of these brave men. Learn about their history, their actions, and what happened to them after the wars in this reading for intermediate and advanced French learners. Written in the passé composé and imparfait.

Includes printable pdf with vocabulary, comprehension questions in English and French, answer key, and links to additional resources.

The print version includes:

• 2-page article in French about the Tirailleurs
• 13 comprehension questions in English
• 13 comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

The Google™ drive item includes:

• Google slides reading in French about the Tirailleurs
• 13 comprehension questions in English
• 13 comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources pages with links to videos and website

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