In every stage of language instruction, texts are used in French classes. Text work thus holds particular significance for learner motivation and skill development. This book provides French teachers with insights into the pedagogical foundations of text work. Referring to 24 texts of various types (lesson texts, informational texts, literary texts, visual texts), it explains criteria for text selection and methodological approaches, and offers exercises and learning tasks. Additionally, it includes overviews of necessary lexical structures for students as well as suggestions for teaching learning techniques.