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French short story reading comprehension Chinese New Year 2026 Lunar New Year
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This fun novice level French reading is a short story about Chinese/ Lunar New Year and the traditions of the festival. It is written in the present tense, with limited vocabulary and a glossary to help with new words. It includes two different readings - one non-fiction reading about how the holiday is celebrated and a short story about a Chinese-Canadian girl who is struggling with the traditions of the holiday.

After you finish the readings, there are comprehension questions and a story retell/rewrite activity. The readings are in printable pdf form as well as a PowerPoint version of each reading - read together as a class, or assign for individual reading.

What's included:

  • 2-page short story in French with glossary of new words
  • 1-page reading in French about Chinese New Year
  • PowerPoint version of the short story with AI-generated illustrations
  • PowerPoint version of the non-fiction reading with photos
  • Comprehension questions about the non-fiction reading
  • Comprehension questions in English and French about the short story
  • Retell activity for the short story
  • Rewrite activity for the short story
  • Link to resources - videos and websites
  • Answer Key

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Teacher reviews

“I love how this ressource helped bring multi-cultural awareness through the target language, French. However, I was wondering if the resource will be updated for 2026? year of the horse and the dates as well? I loved your resource and would like to use it again this year :)”
Elizabeth L.

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I have been happily married for 31 years, with three adult children who are currently in college. I'm a language, travel and music person. Languages studied: French, Russian, Spanish, Polish, German, Serbo-Croatian, Italian. Instruments I've dabbled in: Clarinet, cello, flute, oboe, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, piano, viola da gamba, bagpipes. Countries I've visited: Canada, Mexico, Ireland, England, Poland, Slovakia, Germany, Italy, France, Austria, Netherlands.

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