Teach French politics and nonfiction reading through a two-page article about Emmanuel Macron. This intermediate French reading comprehension activity focuses on Macron’s political rise, his victory in the 2017 French presidential election, the creation of En Marche, and the political platform associated with that campaign. Students receive vocabulary support, questions in French and English, a political-platform infographic, related resources, and a complete answer key.

IMPORTANT CONTENT NOTE

This resource focuses primarily on Emmanuel Macron’s rise and the 2017 election. Macron was reelected in 2022 and remains President of the French Republic as of August 2026. Review the preview to confirm whether the article’s historical scope meets your instructional goals.

AT A GLANCE

• Level: Novice-high/intermediate-low with guidance; higher levels independently
• Topic: Emmanuel Macron and the 2017 French presidential election
• Article length: Two pages
• Formats: Printable and Google Slides
• Questions: Eight in French and eight in English
• Answer key: Included

WHAT STUDENTS LEARN

Students read about:

• Emmanuel Macron’s background
• His rise in French politics
• The creation and growth of En Marche
• His 2017 presidential campaign and victory
• His party’s success in the National Assembly
• The political platform presented during that period

Students also practice:

• Reading a French nonfiction article
• Using vocabulary support
• Identifying important details
• Answering comprehension questions
• Discussing French politics
• Writing about a political or cultural topic

LEVEL GUIDANCE

Novice-high and intermediate-low students can use the article with teacher guidance.

Stronger intermediate and advanced students can read and respond more independently.

For AP French, use the article for interpretive-reading practice. Extend the lesson through discussion or writing to incorporate interpersonal and presentational communication.

THE PRINT VERSION INCLUDES

• Two-page French article about Emmanuel Macron
• Vocabulary support
• Eight comprehension questions in English
• Eight comprehension questions in French
• Complete answer key
• Resource page with related videos and websites
• Infographic about Macron’s 2017 political platform

THE GOOGLE SLIDES VERSION INCLUDES

• Digital French reading about Emmanuel Macron
• Eight comprehension questions in English
• Eight comprehension questions in French
• Complete answer key
• Resource pages with related videos and websites

USE THIS RESOURCE FOR

• Intermediate French reading comprehension
• French nonfiction reading
• French politics and government
• The 2017 French presidential election
• AP French interpretive practice
• Guided class reading
• Independent work
• Discussion or writing extensions

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