Explore the true phenomenon of the 52-hertz whale with an intermediate French reading comprehension short story. Students read a one-page informational text and a three-page French story about the “loneliest whale,” supported by vocabulary help and comprehension activities.

This fun intermediate/advanced level French reading comprehension activity is a short story about the loneliest whale in the world - 52 Blue. It includes a one-page reading about the discover of the 52 hertz whale and a three-page short story about the whale and why she sings at 52 hertz. The story is based on a true phenomenon - a whale that sings at a different frequency than all other whales in the world.

The story is in the passé composé and imparfait and is suitable for levels 2 and higher in French. 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:

3-page short story in French with glossary of new words
1-page reading in French about the 52hz whale
PowerPoint version of the short story with AI-generated illustrations
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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