Teach students how the French government works with this intermediate French reading comprehension activity. This resource is useful for AP French , while novice-high and intermediate-low learners can use it with teacher support. It includes a three-page article in French, comprehension worksheets in English and French, an answer key, and printable and Google Slides formats.

Students will learn how power is organized in France, how national and local government function, and how government officials are chosen. They will also examine institutions that may appear familiar and others that differ from government systems they already know.

This French government reading can be completed independently by more proficient students. It also provides useful nonfiction interpretive reading practice for AP French students and can lead naturally into comparison, discussion, speaking, or writing activities.

Use this resource for:

• Guided or independent French reading
• AP French interpretive communication practice
• French government and contemporary-life study
• French culture lessons
• Government-system comparisons
• Whole-class discussion
• Speaking or writing extensions
• Homework or a French sub plan

The printable resource includes:

• A three-page article in French about the structure of the French government
• Comprehension worksheet in English
• Comprehension worksheet in French
• Answer key
• Resource page with links to related videos and websites

The digital resource includes:

• Google Slides reading in French about the French government
• Short-answer comprehension questions in English
• Short-answer comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resource pages with links to related videos and websites

Use the English questions when you want students to concentrate primarily on understanding the French article. Use the French questions when you want to add target-language writing practice.

Help students build French reading comprehension while developing a clearer understanding of France’s political institutions, elections, and system of government.

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