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French text set by Savanna Rebecca Donathan Hollins University April 27, 2016

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War on Wednesday (Magic Tree House #22) by Mary Pop Osborne o ISBN 9780679890683 o Flesch-Kincaid level 2 o Popular with young kids, nostalgic for older kids; understanding the American Revolution helps see how it set the stage for the ; important to know how ’s financial aid to the American Revolution contributed to the French Revolution  The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas o ISBN 9789380028576 o Flesch-Kincaid level 2.9 o Another good setting-the-stage story that ties real-life players (Louis XIII, Cardinal Richelieu, etc.) into an exciting story o Dynamic illustrations, humorous adaptation, and “insider” view into the wealth issues that contributed to Revolutionary thought later  Assassin’s Creed: Unity by Oliver Bowden o ISBN 9780425279731 o Flesch-Kincaid level 3 o Follows a fictional set of characters through the factual events and places of the French Revolution; can help make reading appeal to gamers who may already know some of the characters; surprisingly accessible writing style  : France’s Royal Jewel by Linda Tagliaferro o ISBN 9781597160032 o Flesch-Kincaid level 3.1 o Really accessible history and tour of Versailles castle, which was a key location throughout the Revolution; the bolded words and glossary are fabulous  The French Revolution: Terror and Triumph by Heather E. Schwartz o ISBN 9781433350115 o Flesch-Kincaid level 5.4 o Reads like a magazine; highly visual/graphic  Le Grand Napoléon by JOB o ISBN 9781500843298 o Flesch-Kincaid level 6.3 o In French; intended for French elementary school students; can work for reading out loud in a group or for independent reading by French II and III students o All but last page is written in present tense, so it is actually quite accessible  Who was ? by Dana Meachen Rau o ISBN 9780448483108 o Flesch-Kincaid level 6.7 o Full life bio of Marie Antoinette, explains the development of the French Revolution very well, very clearly; looks at issues from all angles (ex: role of high royal spending but also fact that such spending was not new/unchanged)  In the : A Story of the French Revolution by G.A. Henty o ISBN 9780486466040 o Flesch-Kincaid level 7.3 o Novelization of a fictional teen sent to be a tutor and companion to the children of a noble in during the Revolution; great for total immersion in the setting of the French Revolution  The Diary of a Napoleonic Foot Soldier by Jakob Walter o ISBN 9780140165593 o Flesch-Kincaid level 7.7 o A life-AFTER-the-French-Revolution look at what is was like working in ’s army, taken from a diary and letters; much like the format of Ken Burns’ Civil War  Vive la Revolution by Mark Steel o ISBN 9781931859370 o Flesch-Kincaid level 8 o In-depth but entertaining summary of the French Revolution, kind of like if Dave Barry wrote a book on it; if a person would read only one book about the Revolution in a lifetime, let it be this one: it’s good enough to cover all topics and funny enough to keep you reading until the end  The : A Life by Neil Schaeffer o ISBN 9780674003926 o Flesch-Kincaid level 8.1 o While he is most famous as a scandalous author, de Sade had an important role in the Revolution and brought and press into the conversation  DK Eyewitness American Revolution by Stuart Murray o ISBN 9781465438584 o Flesch-Kincaid level 8.2 o Highly visual, reads more like a sophisticated picture book for adults; pages 40-41 are all about France’s role in the American Revolution, which was key to France’s own (ex: 12,000 French troops to US, official war stance against the UK, etc.)  Napoleon: Master of Europe 1805-1807 by Alistair Horne o ISBN 9780688035000 o Flesch-Kincaid level 8.2 o For any student who wants to know more about what came next, just after the Revolution; lots of pictures and maps; excellent timelines  The French Revolution by Josh Gregory o ISBN 9780531282038 o Flesch-Kincaid level 10.4 o Excellent in-depth look at all the events leading up to, during, and just after the Revolution; reads like a magazine, with lots of highlight boxes and short sections  Events and Outcomes: the French Revolution by Stewart Ross o ISBN 9780739857983 o Flesch-Kincaid level 10.5 o Like a small textbook, with vocab, glossary, outlooks, etc.; allows higher-level reading but still with pictures and advance organizers

 Queen of Fashion: What Marie Antoinette Wore to the Revolution by Caroline Weber o ISBN 9780312427344 o Flesch-Kincaid level 15.4 o Really advanced level reading but a fascinating look at how royal overspending, especially on clothing, played a huge role; also looks at the Revolution’s impact on clothing moving forward  Histoire de France: le Siècle des Lumières produced by Trois Continents Rocher o ISBN 9782268029245 o No Flesch-Kincaid level, because each chapter is written by a different author and comes in at a different level; probably the most advanced one, though o Covers all of the major events of the 1700s, especially the second half of the century and the Revolution; would be a good item for really advanced language readers or special projects Non-text Items

 Music CD: La Révolution Française: Chants du Patrimoine o UPC 829410348065 o Patriotic songs from France, many of which originated in the Revolution  Videogame: Assassin’s Creed Unity o UPC 887256300302 o Memory 1, Sequences 1 (“Memories of Versailles”), Sequence 2 (“Imprisoned”) and Sequence 8 (“The King’s Correspondence”) all take place in factual historic events of the French Revolution, completing scavenger hunts in the palace of Versailles, escaping the storming of the , and helping Napoleon after the siege of the Tuileries  DVD: Les Miserables (2012) o UPC 025192150548 o Feature film version of the famous musical set in a similar time of unrest  DVD: Marie Antoinette (1938) o UPC 012569793675 o Biopic from the golden age of Hollywood, excellent portrayal of Louis XVI as the ineffective oaf that he was  DVD: Marie Antoinette (2006) o UPC 043396159105 o Beautiful bio of Marie Antoinette, filmed in Versailles itself  On YouTube: La Révolution Française o https://youtu.be/-SP4iii_THQ (Part 1 - Les Années Lumières) o https://youtu.be/E-6ruyZFfZs (Part 2 - Les Années Terribles) o Fabulous miniseries about the Revolution  On Hulu: Rose de Versailles (series) o An anime series from Japan set in Revolutionary France, tells the story of a girl born to the royal family but passed off as a boy since only a boy would be heir; in addition to the Revolution, this series also tackles issues many teens are challenged with (identity, gender roles, etc.)

SOLs addressed: FI.6 The student will present rehearsed material in French, including brief narratives, monologues, dialogues, poetry, and songs. 1. Use appropriate verbal and nonverbal techniques, such as voice inflection, gestures, and facial expressions. 2. Communicate coherent ideas using appropriate visual and technological support. FI.7 The student will develop an awareness of common perspectives, practices, and products of francophone cultures. 3. Identify historical and contemporary individuals and groups associated with significant events from the cultures. FI.9 The student will connect information about French and francophone culture(s) with concepts studied in other areas. 2. Relate content from other subject areas to topics discussed in French class, such as current and historical events from francophone countries to those in the United States.

Using the text set in the unit: Toward the end of the year/semester, we will work on a unit about the French Revolution. Each student will have a book to read from the text set. As we go through the unit, students reading about each major topic will present their subject to the whole class in news interview format. Each student will perform once as a reporter covering the “developing” story of the French Revolution and once as an expert witness. We will film ourselves and compile the clips into one documentary. The students will find a quote, in French, pertaining to their topic, which will be included in their interviews. At the end, we’ll watch our clips together. For example:  Student 1: “I’m here live with the Marquis de Sade, who was present at the Bastille just before all this chaos started. Monsieur, can you tell me about yourself?”  Student 2: “Certainly. I’m Donatien Alphonse François de Sade, and I’m a writer.”  Student 1: “Can you tell me what brought you to the Bastille?”  Student 2: “My writing, actually. I believe in freedom of speech, but the king won’t allow it. He had me imprisoned in an effort to stop my writing.”  Student 1: “I would imagine you’re not a fan of the royal family, then?”  Student 2: “No, I fully support the movement. I recently stopped using my title of ‘Marquis’ and prefer to be called Citizen de Sade, now. I’d like to think I contributed to the unrest at the Bastille; the crowd outside became frenzied just after I shouted from my cell window.”  Student 1: “What had you said to them?”  Student 2: “Ils tuent les prisonniers! They’re killing the prisoners!”