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French Biographies

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Take a glimpse into the French-speaking world with this reference page. Provided here are 274 mini-biographies for various Francophones. The lives of poets, playwrights, and teachers, among others, is detailed here, just simply click their name. You could use these short biographies as reading comprehension practice or to introduce a specific author. 

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Grade
8th - 12th
Subjects
World Languages
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Modeling

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