Teach students about the 1918 Spanish Flu with a differentiated French reading comprehension available at two proficiency levels. This print-and-digital resource includes a simplified Level 2 article and a more advanced Levels 3–4 version, vocabulary support, comprehension questions in French and English, an answer key, and related video and reading resources.

TWO DIFFERENTIATED VERSIONS

LEVEL 2

The simplified version is designed for supported novice-high and intermediate-low readers. It includes the passé composé and imparfait, making it useful when you need a passé composé or imparfait lecture in a meaningful historical context.

LEVELS 3–4

The more advanced version is appropriate for stronger intermediate learners. In addition to past-tense narration, it includes some use of the subjunctive and can be assigned more independently.

Each version includes its own vocabulary list.

THE HISTORICAL TOPIC

Students read about the 1918 influenza pandemic, its effects, and its place in modern history. The nonfiction topic supports French reading comprehension while creating opportunities for historical comparison, discussion, and written reflection.

AP FRENCH APPLICATIONS

Use the resource for interpretive-reading practice with AP French students. The article can support an AP French article discussion or lead into interpersonal and presentational tasks related to health, history, public response, or the effects of a global crisis.

PRINTABLE VERSION INCLUDES

• Two-page article in French about the 1918 pandemic

• Simplified Level 2 version

• Levels 3–4 version

• Vocabulary support for both versions

• Fourteen short-answer questions in French

• Fourteen short-answer questions in English

• Answer key

• Resource page with related videos and websites

GOOGLE VERSION INCLUDES

• Digital French reading about the 1918 pandemic

• Fourteen comprehension questions in French

• Fourteen comprehension questions in English

• Answer key

• Resource pages with related videos and websites

USE THIS RESOURCE FOR

• Intermediate French reading comprehension

• Differentiated French reading

• Passé composé and imparfait in context

• AP French interpretive-reading practice

• French nonfiction

• Health and history topics

• Guided class reading

• Independent reading

• Discussion or writing extensions

• Print or digital assignments

This listing includes both the printable and Google versions, giving you flexible options for supported class reading, independent work, or digital assignment.