– the Loneliest Whale French reading comprehension short story

This fun intermediate/advanced level Loneliest Whale French reading comprehension activity is a short story about the loneliest whale in the world – 52 Blue. It includes a one-page reading about the discover of the 52 hertz whale and a three-page short story about the whale and why she sings at 52 hertz. The story is based on a true phenomenon – a whale that sings at a different frequency than all other whales in the world.

The story is in the passé composé and imparfait and is suitable for levels 2 and higher in French. After you finish the readings, there are comprehension questions and a story retell/rewrite activity. The readings are in printable pdf form as well as a PowerPoint version of each reading – read together as a class or assign for individual reading.

What’s included in the Loneliest Whale French reading comprehension activity :

• 3-page short story in French with glossary of new words
• 1-page reading in French about the 52hz whale
• PowerPoint version of the short story with AI-generated illustrations
• Comprehension questions about the non-fiction reading
• Comprehension questions in English and French about the short story
• Retell activity for the short story
• Rewrite activity for the short story
• Link to resources – videos and websites
• Answer Key