Learn about the history of fashion in France and the world in La Mode French comprehensible input lesson.  This is a novice high French comprehensible input lesson that uses target structures in a comprehensible way to teach about a nonfiction topic – fashion in France. The reading includes both the passé composé and imparfait, so it  is appropriate for second year and beyond. The target structures are used repeatedly so you will be able to circle and reinforce the vocabulary.

The target structures are:

• la couture
• portait
• portaient
• connu(e)

This La Mode French Comprehensible Input Lesson item includes:

• a 23-slide PowerPoint with repetition of the target vocabulary
• a printable version of the reading
• comprehension questions In English and French
• a grammar explanation on when to use the imparfait
• a story retell sheet with photos – one for writing, one for oral retell
• a list of associated videos
• a complete answer key