France 24

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/france-24

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was France 24 built?December 6, 2006
2. What is the location?Issy-les-Moulineaux, Paris metropolitan area, France
3. What is the languages broadcast?French, English, Arabic, Spanish
4. Why does France 24 show news in different languages?It lets people who speak those languages understand the news. It helps France share its view of world events with many countries.
5. Where is France 24 based?Its main office is in Issy-les-Moulineaux, a business area near Paris. From there it coordinates news from many continents.

Public Service Mandate: An obligation for a media organization to serve the public interest, often government-funded.
Editorial Stance: The overall viewpoint or perspective that a news organization takes on issues.
Geopolitical Influence: The impact a country or organization has on international relations and global events.