Bring a fascinating real-world topic into your French classroom with this differentiated French reading comprehension activity about the lemurs of Madagascar! Three versions of the same informational reading allow students at different proficiency levels to explore the same topic and complete the same comprehension activities.

Students will learn where lemurs live, what they eat, how they communicate, their importance to Madagascar’s ecosystems, the threats they face, and why lemurs do not make suitable pets.

The readings are provided at three ACTFL proficiency levels:

• Novice High
• Intermediate Low
• Intermediate Mid

Because the content and questions are aligned across all three versions, you can differentiate without preparing separate lessons. Students can work at an appropriate reading level while participating in the same class discussions and activities.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

• Three differentiated French informational readings
• Vocabulary support with English definitions
• 10 true-or-false questions in English
• 10 vrai ou faux questions in French
• Five short-answer questions in English
• Five short-answer questions in French
• 10 multiple-choice questions in English
• 10 multiple-choice questions in French
• A full answer key
• An illustrated guide to six lemur species
• A French infographic about lemurs and conservation
• Links to French-language videos, articles, and conservation resources
• 21-page printable PDF

TOPICS COVERED

• Lemurs of Madagascar
• Physical characteristics and adaptations
• Diet and behavior
• Social groups and communication
• Seed dispersal, pollination, and ecosystems
• Habitat loss and conservation
• World Lemur Day
• Why lemurs do not make good pets

PERFECT FOR

• French 2, French 3, and French 4
• Mixed-level or proficiency-based classes
• Differentiated reading instruction
• Francophone geography and Madagascar units
• Environmental and animal-themed lessons
• World Lemur Day activities
• Independent work, partner work, sub plans, or homework
• Reading assessment and review

This no-prep French reading comprehension resource helps students build vocabulary, locate key information, and learn about an engaging environmental topic—all while allowing teachers to differentiate with ease.

Simply choose the most appropriate reading level for each student, print the shared questions, and begin!