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Take a Trivia Trip to Paris!
A Fun Quest for Young Adults!
Introduction
Goals
Mission
Main Resources
Additional Resources
Hint: Word Find
Take the Trivia Trip
Product
Evaluation/Reflection
Conclusion
Librarian/Teacher Resource Page
Created by Lori Caskey Sigety c2003
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Introduction
Bonjour, mes amies!
- What is the first place that comes to your mind when you think of Paris?
- Have you ever visited Paris?
- Have you ever looked at paintings at the Louvre?
- Have you ever seen the Eiffel Tower?
- Do you like trivia?
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If you are interested in knowing more about Paris, this is a quest for you!
Goals
There are three goals of this Webquest:
#1: To start dreaming, talking, and writing about Paris!
#2: To practice finding stuff about Paris on the web!
#3: To have fun!
(From www2.worldbook.com/students/ around_paris_map.asp)
Mission
Your mission is to answer fifteen questions (either by yourself, in pairs, or in groups). Then check your answers on the Teacher Resources Page. Bon chance!
Main Resources
In order to complete your mission, here are the specific resources that will assist you:
France.com
This is considered “the definitive guide”. Select by region, culture, business, shopping, and more! This is a great starting point for research. Accessed through The Teacher Tap ().
Use this gigantic search engine to find your answers! Type in “Paris” in the search bar.
Kidport
This kids site has important information about Paris and France. Accessed through The Teacher Tap ().
Paris Digest
According to this website, this is considered “The Paris Internet City Guide and Portal.” This site is a guide to the places around Paris and is excellent in and/or intending on travelling to Paris. Accessed throughThe Teacher Tap (
The Paris Pages: The City
This is an interesting website that gives information about the exciting city of Paris! The glossary is quite helpful.
Additional Resources
Here are more places to visit in Paris and France or hone up on your French skills!
Audio Cassettes/ CD’s
Advanced Plus Instant Conversational French by Dr. William Henning and Dr. John Miles. Oasis Audio LLC, 2001, ISBN: 1-88643-61-1.
This set contains four audiocassettes and a conversation and culture guidebook. This is specifically for those who are studying advanced levels of French. Accessed through
Pimsleu Language Program: Speak French in Eight Easy Lessons by Recorded Books, Simon & Schuster, 2000, ISBN: 0-7887-9722-0.
According to the CD book jacket, “at the completion of these eight lessons you will comfortably understand and speak French at a beginner level.” This CD-set is a good review for advanced students or a fine start for beginners. Accessed through
Books
French Toast: An American in Paris Celebrates the Maddening Mysteries of the French by Harriet Welty Rochefort, St. Martin’s Press, January 1999, ISBN: 0312199783.
“Fortunately, for those unacquainted with the finer points of French etiquette, Rochefort’s book bridges the culture gap admirably.” -- Library Journal. Accessed through This would be a good refresher for students and teachers living in or travelling to France.
Savoir-Flair: 211 Tips for Enjoying France and the Frenchby Polly Platt and Andre Grchich, Distribooks Intl., June 2000, ISBN: 0964668416.
According to several reviews, this book is considered a light-hearted and entertaining book about how to survive on one’s journey in France. This is a great and lively source for students who intend to travel to France. Accessed on
Simple Guide to France: Customs & Etiquette by Danielle Robinson, Global Books, 3rd Edition, 2001, ISBN: 18603407687.
This tiny book (96 pages) provides a wealth of information ranging from “Getting to Know France” to “Facts about France”. Hot Tips are included for etiquette survival. The book jacket states that this book will help you “empower yourself through understanding cultural differences.” This source was accessed through Innovative and located at the Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library (
Vincent Van Gogh: Portrait of an Artistby Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan, Delacorte Press, 2001, ISBN: 0-385-90005-8.
A bright red book cover with a large title and a portrait of Van Gogh sans ear will appeal to readers. The authors include a map of France, both black-and-white and color photographs and paintings. The font is large, pleasing, and easy to read. This book contains enough information about Van Gogh’s life to include in a report and light enough to enjoy reading. Accessed through
Video/DVD
France: Paris, Normandy and Brittany, a co-production of Small World Productions, Inc., Chicago, IL: Questar, 1997, ASIN: 1568551746
According to the summary in Innovative, this is “a video tour of France that includes popular sights in Paris, such as the Left Bank, the nightlife of Montmarte, and prominent Parisian museums, as well as tours of the Normandy coast and a visit to a castle in Brittany”. This is available on and the Mishawaka Public Library (
Rick Steves’ Best of Travels in Europe-France, Questar, 2001,
ASIN: B00005OCKJ
This DVD stars Rick Steves on a journey to France! According to Amazon.com, “DVD extra features: Paris Day Trips, Paris Sights, Limoux Wine Festival, and Rick’s Back Door Travel Tips.”
Travel the World. France: Paris Daytrips, Alsace & Champagneby Small World Productions, Inc., Chicago, IL: Questar, 1997, ASIN: 1568553374.
This would be a fun video to see if one is planning on travelling to France as a foreign exchange student or for a class trip. Available on
Websites
Alliance Francaise USA
The website states that “the Alliance Francaise is a non-profit cultural and educational organization, a worldwide network which has exposed thousands to French culture, civilization, and language. The Alliance Francaise was founded in 1883 in Paris.” This organization offers programs, alliances in Paris and the USA, FAQ’s, a virtual library, links, News from the Federation, Courses in Paris, and Sponsors. This site also links to
Louvre Museum, Paris
Available in several languages, this site provides a history of the Louvre and a virtual tour, collections, activities, and information. Accessed through
Embassy of France
The purpose of this website is to promote French culture. There are buttons to find the following subjects: publications, France A-Z, French-American Relations, News, France in the U.S., Visiting France and more! This site has links to Alliances Francaise in the United States.
French Culture
This is the culture services of the French Embassy in the United States, based in New York City. This site contains information concerning French culture: Art, Books, Cinema, Education, Music, People, Performing Arts, TV, and Radio. This site has its own search engine. Under Education, the website states that “regardless of the current differences in the conduct of foreign policy in the two countries, the American people is considered in France with great friendship and respect.”
France-diplomatie
This is a great website for students and teachers studying diplomacy and foreign policy. The website includes a “number of site events, official foreign policy statements, links to other sites, a profile of France, Translations, Write to the French Foreign ministry, and Site Architecture and Management”. This website is found from the links from Alliance Francaise USA.
Fluent French
Authored by Erik T. Mueller, this website provides the basics of spoken French and valuable information about the differences between spoken and written French. Accessed through The Teacher Tap
( this website is cited as a “resource for young adults.”
French Language Course
Jacques Leon, the instructor, advises that this course is great for studying and writing but not necessarily for conversation. This website is accessed through The Teacher Tap(
Google in French
Click on Googleand choose “Search Specific Language”. This is a good way to practice reading in French. Accessed through The Teacher Tap (
Le Web in French
This is a place to search for places by regions in French! The website is in French. Great for advanced students. This “French Language Web Starting Point” is accessed through The Teacher Tap(
Hint: Word Find
Hint: This word find may help you find some of the answers you are looking for!
*Something fun to do: Go to make your own Parisian word find!
Take a Trivia Trip to Paris!
S R Q S K K K W M Q W N Z A U D N V J O
C B T A O I J O I N Z D D B E Z R W U E
G H R U O J N O B H O W F I I R B I F L
N S A Y C T M I T U G V F Y F I G X O O
O Q U M M U F X P Y Q O E U F Q D T F Y
R C Q A P R U D Q J Y F Y A E F C U O V
Q A R L O S N E N V J F H I L S S D Y X
N T A R O E E M D S C Q E B T D S Q B R
E U G T G J V L D R N M R E O Z R H N Z
X C Q Z W L G V Y P L R V F W T O X A A
X O H Y I R M V E S A L U F E C H S F V
Z D Y V Q J S W J D E D O C R Q Q T E D
G U N T O O L K L Q N E L H Y V P L B J
U Q D I S S P W E G O O S N Z T I A O X
P P B B F R C K V Y E N C O T Y U R H I
I A S M A T J B W O Y L L A U T T Y R B
A R R O N D I S S E M E N T J E E G I U
H H I I R I J Q I S K H J A M P O K P O
S X L Y S W U I A S E I N E N F T X Z A
K C F G B F X I S G X F V E O E R W D W
ARRONDISSEMENT
BONJOUR
CHAMPS-ELYSEES
EIFFEL-TOWER
JACONDE
LOUVRE
METRO
MONTMARTE
PARIS
SEINE
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Take the Trivia Trip!
- What is the capital of France?
2. Approximately how many people live in Paris?
3. How high is the Eiffel Tower?
4. When was the Eiffel Tower built?
- Where was the Eiffel Tower built?
- What French museum in considered “the best in the world?”
- What is the name of the Mona Lisa en Francais?
- What is considered “the last village in the big city of Paris?”
- When was the Arc de Triumph completed?
- What is the name of the Paris subway?
- What is Rive Droite?
- What is the “most famous street on Rive Droite?”
- What is Rive Gauche?
- What famous river is located near the Rive Gauche?
- What is the French term for districts in Paris?
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Product
*The end product would be to have had some experience searching the websites and finding the answers to the fifteen questions.
Evaluation
*How did you do? (Answers are available on the Teacher Resource link if you really get stuck.)
14-15: Tres Bien! You are ready to see Paris!
12-13: Bien! You are on your way!
10-11: Comme ci, comme ca. You are getting there. Please try again.
8-9: Mal. Please try again!
7 and under: C’est Dommage! Please try again!
Reflection: Francais for Thought!
* To encourage discussion among your classmates...
*Did you find out something new about Paris?
*If you could only visit one place in Paris, where would you go?
*What would be the first place you would visit in Paris?
*Is there anything in Paris you would like to know more about?
Something fun to do...
*Go to and click on “Images”.
*Find an image of a place in Paris that interests you.
*Copy and paste the image onto a Word document (make sure you get the
address to cite the source! Be aware... some of the images may be subject
to copyright).
*Write a story about your experiences.
The Louvre
(users2.ev1.net/~stegturn/louvre.jpg)
Conclusion
The project will conclude when the time is up and people have discussed the answers and how to find them. The quiz can be covered in one or two class sessions (or library programs) and the writing can be covered during the second or third class session (or library program).
Librarian/Teacher Resource Page
*This Webquest is designed for young adults (ages 12 and up) who are interested in French culture and /or taking a foreign language course. Although this webquest would be placed on the public library webpage rather than a school’s webpage, it could be used in the classroom, in a homeschool setting, or as part of a library program for young adults to search websites and discover the fun of Paris for young adults!
*Answers to the trivia challenge questions:
#1. What is the capital of France? Paris.
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#2. Approximately how many people live in Paris?8.7 million.
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#3. How high is the Eiffel Tower? 300 meters.
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#4. When was the Eiffel Tower built? 1889.
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#5. Where was the Eiffel Tower built? The Paris World Exhibition.
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#6. What French museum is considered the best in the world?
The Louvre.
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#7. What is the name of the Mona Lisa en Francais?
La Jaconde.
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#8. What is considered “the last village in the big city of Paris?” Montmarte.
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#9. When was the Arc de Triumph completed? 1836.
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#10. What is the name of the Paris Subway? Metro.
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#11. What is Rive Droite? Right Bank.
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#12: What is the “most famous street on Rive Droite?” The Champs Elysees
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#13: What is Rive Gauche? The Left Bank
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#14:What famous river is located near the Rive Gauche? The Seine
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#15:What is the French term for districts in Paris? Arrondissement
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*Additional Resources:
American Association of Teachers of French:
This is a great site for teachers! Information on this website includes information about AATF, Membership, Professional Opportunities, Journals, and more! This website is a link from Alliance Francaise USA.
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
This is a general website that French teachers can access. There is information about ACTFL.org, membership, special interest groups, awards, and scholarships & grants. This website was accessed through The Teacher Tap(
FACSEA: Society for French Cultural Services and Educational Aid
According to the website, “FACSEA is a non-profit organization with a mandate to promote French culture in American schools, colleges, universities, and cultural institutions. Housed by the French Embassy in New York and overseen by a Board of Trustees, FACSEA serves a network of over 7,000 patrons, mostly French teachers”. According to Alliance Francaise USA, this website also includes French films. This site links to Alliance Francaise USA.