Chinese New Year short story Novice French reading about Le Nouvel An Chinois

This fun novice level French reading is a short story about Chinese New Year and the traditions of the festival. It is written in the present tense, with limited vocabulary and a glossary to help with new words. It includes two different readings – one non-fiction reading about how the holiday is celebrated and a short story about a Chinese-Canadian girl who is struggling with the traditions of the holiday.

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:

• 2-page short story in French with glossary of new words
• 1-page reading in French about Chinese New Year
• PowerPoint version of the short story with AI-generated illustrations
• PowerPoint version of the non-fiction reading with photos
• 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