Explore the remarkable wildlife of the Seychelles while building French reading-comprehension skills!

This differentiated French resource examines how invasive animals and plants—including rats, feral cats, goats, mynas, cinnamon, and sisal—threaten the native wildlife and ecosystems of the Seychelles. Students will also discover how conservationists remove invasive species, prevent reinvasion, restore island habitats, and protect endangered native species.

The same fascinating topic is presented at three proficiency levels—A1, A2, and B1—making it easy to differentiate instruction while keeping the whole class engaged in a shared subject.

THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES:

• Three French reading passages at the A1, A2, and B1 levels

• An English version for reference and support

• 10 true-or-false questions

• 5 short-answer questions

• 10 multiple-choice questions

• Separate question sets in French and English

• Complete answer keys

• Two full-page French infographics

• Suggested videos and student-friendly websites

• Information about invasive and endangered species

• Discussion of successful island restoration projects

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• How rats, cats, goats, and other introduced species reached the islands

• Why sisal was brought to the Seychelles

• The effects of invasive plants and animals

• Rat eradication and conservation on islands such as Frégate

• Biosecurity and the prevention of reinvasion

• Endangered birds, reptiles, mammals, and plants

• Habitat restoration and hope for the future

PERFECT FOR:

• French 1–4

• Novice High to Intermediate learners

• Differentiated and mixed-level classes

• Environmental and sustainability units

• Francophone-world studies

• Earth Day activities

• Sub plans, independent work, and enrichment

• Cross-curricular French and science lessons

Students practice reading for details, identifying main ideas, interpreting environmental vocabulary, and supporting answers with evidence. The colorful infographics also provide an accessible visual introduction to the invasive and endangered species featured in the readings.

A meaningful way to combine French, environmental science, geography, and global citizenship!