Teach French current events with this differentiated Nicolas Sarkozy French reading comprehension activity about the former French president’s trials, corruption case, and imprisonment. Three two-page versions are included for

Novice High, Intermediate Low, and Intermediate Mid learners, along with comprehension questions in both English and French.

All three readings address the same central topic while offering different levels of language support. This makes it easier to use one engaging French current-events topic with students at different proficiency levels.

The Novice High version is written in the present tense with more accessible language. The Intermediate Low and Intermediate Mid versions use expanded vocabulary and past-tense narration for students ready for a greater challenge.

Use this resource for:

• Differentiated French reading comprehension
• French current-events lessons
• French culture, politics, or contemporary-life units
• Guided or independent reading
• Interpretive communication practice
• Present- and past-tense reading practice
• Class discussion or written responses
• Extension work with authentic news sources

What’s included:

• Three differentiated two-page French readings
• Novice High version
• Intermediate Low version
• Intermediate Mid version
• 10 comprehension questions in French for the Novice High version
• 10 comprehension questions in English for the Novice High version
• French comprehension questions for the intermediate readings
• English comprehension questions for the intermediate readings
• Links to related news articles and videos

The English and French question options provide additional flexibility. Use the English questions when you want students to focus primarily on interpreting the reading, or use the French questions to incorporate target-language writing.

Help students strengthen their French reading skills while exploring a significant story involving Nicolas Sarkozy, political corruption, the French justice system, and contemporary France.