Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon French Reading Comprehension | 3 Levels

Explore the fascinating French islands of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon with this differentiated French reading comprehension activity! Three versions of the informational reading allow students at different proficiency levels to study the same engaging topic while working with appropriately challenging language.

Students will discover a little-known French territory located near Newfoundland, Canada. The readings explore the islands’ geography, wildlife, culture, language, history and economy—including cod fishing, Prohibition, local French expressions and the islands’ role during World War II.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• Three differentiated French readings

• Novice High version

• Intermediate Low version

• Intermediate Mid version

• Vocabulary support with English definitions

• Full-color illustrated animal vocabulary page

• Full-color map and cultural infographic

• 10 true-or-false questions in French and English

• 5 short-answer questions in French and English

• 10 multiple-choice questions in French and English

• Answer key

• Links to videos and websites for further exploration

• 22-page printable PDF

READING TOPICS:

• Location and geography

• Climate and natural environment

• Animals and marine life

• French, Basque, Breton, Norman, Acadian and Canadian influences

• Local vocabulary and pronunciation

• Indigenous history and European exploration

• France and Great Britain’s control of the islands

• Cod fishing and the maritime economy

• Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon during Prohibition

• The Free French takeover in 1941

• Life and employment on the islands today

This resource is ideal for:

• French culture lessons

• Francophone world units

• Reading comprehension practice

• Differentiated instruction

• Sub plans

• Independent work

• Enrichment activities

• Heritage and National French Week activities

Because all three readings cover the same essential information, students at different proficiency levels can complete the same comprehension activities. This makes differentiation simple while allowing the entire class to participate in discussions about the same place and cultural topics.

No preparation is required—simply choose the reading level that best suits each student, print the activities and begin!