À la une: Nouvel An africain | CI French Current Events (Nov-Int) 2 Mar 2026

Bring an engaging current event from Africa into your French classroom!

This À la une lesson explores a proposal from Togo to create a continental African New Year, rooted in African historical calendars and cultural traditions.

Students build proficiency while discussing:

cultural identity
traditions and calendars
African history and global perspectives

This CI-friendly resource includes:

✔ Novice CI script

✔ Running dictation

✔ Interpretive reading quiz

✔ Interpersonal 4-Corners discussion

✔ Presentational writing task

✔ ACTFL-aligned rubrics

Perfect for Novice–Intermediate French learners and aligned with AP French themes.

This resource also centers stories of innovation, cultural pride, and excellence within historically marginalized communities, a core value of the AfroFranco curriculum.

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