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French reading Compréhension de Lecture and French culture short story La Bise
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This Intermediate French short story is a reading comprehension activity that will allow your students to read a fun short story, entirely in French.

The story can be used early in second year (present tense) or later (past tense).  It tells the story of a man who doesn't understand the importance of knowing when to use la bise.

Bryan is an American who is visiting France. He doesn't want to be rude, so he's prepared himself for the French custom of La Bise. But unfortunately, he didn't listen to the entire explanation in French class! Bryan's trip starts out fine, but his cultural misunderstandings get him into more and more trouble.

This activity packet includes two versions of the 4 page story - both versions include comprehension questions and other activities. One version is in the present tense and the other is in the past tense (passé composé and imparfait). Also includes a map about La Bise with questions and an infographic about French prisons (a topic that comes up in the reading) with comprehension questions. This activity can be read as a class, independently, or as a sub activity.

The print version includes:

  • 4-page short story in French - present tense
  • 4-page short story in French - past tense
  • 18 comprehension questions in English
  • 18 comprehension questions in French
  • Illustrate the story activity
  • Main idea and summary activity
  • Rewrite activity
  • Retell activity
  • Infographics about la bise and prison in France
  • Answer key
  • Resources page with links to videos and website

The Google™ drive item includes:

  • Google short story in French
  • 18 comprehension questions in English
  • Answer key
  • Resources pages with links to videos and website

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Teacher reviews

“La bise is a great review of la bise and other social norms in France. Students had thoughtful conversations after reading.”
Kimberley B.
“A little bit challenging for the students, but overall it went well and the students found it informative. Merci!”
French D.
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