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VIEW THE READING BUNDLEHelp your students learn about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation while developing their French reading skills with LA JOURNÉE NATIONALE DE LA VÉRITÉ ET DE LA RÉCONCILIATION.
This reading comprehension resource explores the purpose of September 30, the history and lasting effects of residential schools, Phyllis Webstad’s story, and the origins of Orange Shirt Day. Students also learn about the Calls to Action and ways to support reconciliation through continued learning and meaningful actions.
Written in French, the text includes connections to British Columbia and recognizes the strength and ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples.
🩷 2-page informational reading in French
🩷 5 pages of student questions
🩷 29 questions covering comprehension and vocabulary
🩷 Complete 5-page answer key with sample written responses
🩷 A language note explaining the plural form « Inuit »
🩷 Printable PDF
✔ 8 multiple-choice comprehension questions
✔ 8 true-or-false statements
✔ 9 short-answer questions
✔ 4 multiple-choice vocabulary questions
✔ Identifying key facts and supporting details
✔ Understanding vocabulary in context
✔ Explaining ideas in complete French sentences
✔ Connecting historical events to their lasting effects
✔ Teacher-guided learning around September 30
✔ French reading comprehension lessons
✔ Connections between French language learning and social studies
✔ Class discussions about remembrance, respect, and reconciliation
⚠️ This resource is designed to be printed on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
⚠️ This resource is ideal for French Immersion students in Grades 6–9 and High School FSL / Senior French programs.
⚠️ Activities are designed for independent work with clear student instructions included on each page.
⚠️ A digital version of this resource is included for Google Slides.
⚠️ This resource addresses residential schools, including family separation, mistreatment, and the deaths of children, using factual language without graphic descriptions. Preview the reading to determine its suitability for your students and introduce the topic with care.
⚠️ The reading and activities are in French. Please review the preview to assess the language level for your class.
✔ A respectful, informative approach to an essential topic
✔ Meaningful Canadian content with connections to British Columbia
✔ Varied questions that support close reading
✔ Ready-to-print pages and a complete answer key
✔ Encourages learning and reflection beyond September 30
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