Fsl French fairy tales are presented here because familiar stories have always been a favourite source of reading material for students learning a new language. Fairy tales constitute a universal language across many cultures. Young children respond to them, incorporate them into their play and make them the basis of dreams which expand their imaginative lives beyond their limited experience.
When the storyline, setting and characters are already known to the students, learning new vocabulary set within familiar structures is much easier.
How Easy?
Finding text that is simple enough for early learners is sometimes difficult. The versions presented here were written especially for students in the beginning stages of learning French as a second language.
Three fsl conte styles are available. One has text only with numbered lines, the second is a sketchbook style with one or two sentences on each page. This allows the students to show their comprehension through illustration. Students enjoy this method of responding to the story and teachers can quickly determine the student's understanding of the text.
One of our favourite French activities is performing French plays. Therefore, Play script versions of the stories are also available. The opening scenes are provided in pdf format.
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Numbered Line Version: great as a teacher's copy or as an initial study text so that references can be made to specific lines during discussion
Sketchbook: one or two sentences per page with a decorated frame for illustration of the story
Play Script: a first scene sample of a simplified script for students |
Try some First Scene Previews of Fairy Tale Skits ....
These first scenes will give your students a taste of drama in French. Perform the first scenes and have them write the scenes for the rest of the story.
Have a collection at your fingertips ....
Fantaisies françaises, will give you ready to use materials for your reading and oral French program.
Many more of your favourite tales are presented in 3 collections which include 5 stories, each with:
- numbered line version
- play script
- sketchbook
- glossaries.
A special single book of Blanche-neige is also available in colouring book format with beautiful illustrations. As a bonus, this book also includes the 3 versions listed above as well as a glossary.
More about the Fairy Tale series Fantaisies françaises ...
Links of Interest:
Contes de Grimm - Ce livre pour enfant en ligne est accompagné par un dessin animé en Flash.
Contes et légendes - les collections numérisées du Canada
Ressources culturelles - Contes en Français et en Anglais |
