Discover this French exercise: Le vieux chien et le jeune lion, a short and funny fable where an old dog tricks a young lion 🦁 with some bones 🦴… and a whole lot of smarts 🤓!
This printable PDF includes:
- 1 short and lively story in French 📖
- 8 progressive exercises to boost vocabulary, practice grammar, understand a story, and work on writing ✍️ and speaking 🗣️.
- Answer key included ✅
Table of Contents
📚 Document Structure (5 pages)
📖 Main Story
In a large forest, an old dog 🐕 comes face to face with a hungry lion 🦁. Using a clever trick, he manages to convince the lion that he just ate another lion! A squirrel 🐿️ gets involved, and the story takes an even funnier turn… This short tale is perfect for learners at levels B1 to B2, with accessible language and motivating situations.
✨ Exercises Overview
🧠 Vocabulary
Match 10 words from the story with their definitions to enrich your vocabulary.
✍️ Vocabulary in Context
Complete sentences using words like “trick,” “domination,” “leap”…
📖 Reading Comprehension
True or False questions with text citations + open-ended questions about the characters and plot.
🔁 Grammar
Identify verbs in the past tense + rewrite the story in the present tense.
🖋️ Writing Practice
Create a new ending to the story.
🗣️ Speaking Practice
Discuss topics like fables, animals, and wisdom.
🎯 Learning Objectives
This resource helps learners:
- Expand thematic vocabulary (animals, nature, emotions) 🐾🌳
- Practice reading comprehension with a short story 📖
- Study past tense and present tense grammar ⏳
- Develop writing skills through creation and rewriting ✍️
- Stimulate critical thinking and imagination 💡
👥 Who Is It For?
✅ Intermediate FFL (French as a Foreign Language) learners (B1-B2 level)
🏫 Students in grades CM1-CM2 (3rd-4th grade in France)
🧑🏫 French teachers
🏠 Ideal for classroom use, private lessons, or self-study
📚 Suitable for teenagers and adults learning French 🌟
🌟 Why Is This Resource Useful?
🔹 Offers diverse exercises: vocabulary, grammar, writing production
🔹 Ready-to-use: printable or screen-friendly format 📎
🔹 Encourages autonomy and active engagement from learners 🎯
📥 Download the PDF & DOCX
📎 Includes:
✔️ Full story + answer key ✅
✔️ PDF file + editable DOCX version 📄
📄 Total: 5 pages | 📖 Language: French | 📈 Level: B1-B2
Le vieux chien et le jeune lion – French fable + 8 Exercises (PDF for premium members)
Le vieux chien et le jeune lion – French fable + 8 Exercises (DOCX for premium members)
