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Beginner FFL reading pack about a nurse’s daily routine, ideal for A1–A2 learners and developing readers; includes answer keys and print‑ready PDF/DOCX downloads.

What’s included 📚

A short, free and accessible French text on Sarah’s workday followed by comprehension questions that require full‑sentence responses to show understanding.
Designed freadability: large font, short sentences, frequent line breaks, and ragged alignment to support eye tracking for emerging readers.

Who it’s for 👥

• FFL learners at A1+–A2 building routine, time, and work vocabulary in context.
• Elementary students who benefit from large print and short lines; helpful for readers needing extra support.
• Teachers and tutors needing ready‑to‑print comprehension sheets with answer keys.

Version 1: One‑page reading + 12 questions 🔎

• Format: 1 A4 page with a narrative about Sarah’s day and 12 comprehension questions; perfect for quick checks, stations, or homework.
• Pedagogy: short/simple sentences, large type, generous line breaks, non‑justified text for easier tracking.
• Downloads: free PDF with site marks; premium options include unmarked PDF and editable DOCX .

Version 2: Three‑page text + 6 activities ✅

• Structure: clear narrative plus six progressive tasks—True/False, targeted vocabulary, sequencing daily actions, present‑tense conjugation, WH‑question formation, and guided writing.
• Answer keys: included on two pages for fast review and self‑checking.
• Downloads: print‑ready PDF; editable DOCX available to premium members.

Learning objectives 🎯

• Strengthen written comprehension through retrieval and simple inference on a short French text.
• Grow everyday vocabulary for routines, schedules, family life, transport, and hospital work.
• Practice cross‑cutting skills: sequencing, forming WH‑questions, and present‑tense conjugation of frequent verbs.

Language focus and lexicon 🔤

• Present tense verbs: se lever, manger, sortir, se consacrer, poser, se détendre; time expressions such as “à six heures,” “à midi,” “à dix heures.”
• Daily life and work terms: télé, douche, voiture, internet, proches; hôpital vocabulary like patients and médecins.

Classroom tips (US‑friendly) 💡

• Start with a guided read; then do True/False and vocabulary before sequencing to scaffold difficulty.
• Require full‑sentence answers in Q&A and “ask the question” tasks to reinforce syntax and punctuation.
• Differentiate: assign present‑tense practice for support and extend with a short personal routine writing piece.

Why teachers pick this pack 🚀

• Print‑and‑teach: quick one‑page checks or full multi‑skill lessons with correction included.
• Accessible layout supports developing and struggling readers without lowering A1–A2 rigor.

Download options 📥

📝 Document 1

One‑page reading with 12 questions: 

• free PDF with marks; 
• premium unmarked PDF and DOCX editable file.

🖨️ Download and print the activity below 👇

📝 Document 2

3‑page text + 6 activities:

• Full PDF with answer keys; 
• DOCX editable file for premium members

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💡 Teaching Tip

Encourage students to write their own letter in response to Julien — it’s a great follow-up writing activity to practice personal expression and reinforce vocabulary!

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