Proyecto Final Español 2008

Spanish 1 Final Unit, May 2008: Mi Familia

The unit will have 3 components worth approximately 75-85 points total. Please note due dates, and be aware that grades for the final presentation will fall one letter grade per day for unexcused lateness. More than two days late is a 'zero'.

Part I: Family Tree (10 points)

Create a family tree with at least 10 individuals spanning at least 3 generations. If you don’t know or prefer not to reveal your private family tree, feel free to make up a false “family” of at least 10 members that spans 3 generations. See instruction sheet and model for more details. Due Wednesday, May 21st.

Part II: Classwork, individual assignments/quiz (15-25 points,

depending on time and class progress)

As we learn and practice the vocabulary and conversational phrases and structures you need, you will complete a few assignments and do activities in class and/or at home which may be graded. We may have a quiz or two along the way.

Part III: Oral Presentations (50 points)

You will present your family to the class. Using your family tree, you will describe your family in general (Big, small, how many aunts/cousins you have). You will also “bring in” 2-3 family members. This could be the actually family member, a life-sized cutout, or poster drawing. The most effective presentations will have props (wigs, sports equipment etc.) that illustrate what you are saying about each family member. For specific requirements regarding what you have to include in the presentation, see the checklist and rubric. You are expected to memorize your presentation and not use note cards or read. You may have one or two keywords written/posted on your 'family members', but not phrases/sentences that you read!!!! Due Wednesday, May 28^th

**You will also receive a participation grade for asking appropriate follow-up questions during your classmates' presentations.**

Checklist for oral presentation: Make sure you can do the below!

Introduce yourself, including your age, personality (2-3), physical description (2-3) and 3 likes/dislikes/hobbies/additional pieces of information.

Point to family tree and describe you family. Mention if it is big or small, and how many aunts/uncles/cousins you have.

Describe at least two family members in detail. For EACH family member you should describe their personality (3 characteristics min.), physical attributes (3 minimum) and 2 other pieces of information (likes/hobbies)

The information you give about your 2 family members is clearly illustrated by their physical appearance and props

You used a wide variety of vocabulary from the list of phrases and vocab items we brainstormed.

You wrote down or at least wrote and outline of your presentation, and practiced several times to be sure you have it memorized.

You have practiced and can ask follow-up questions of your classmates' presentations.

***SEE THE ATTACHED RUBRIC, AND MAKE SURE YOU REFER TO IT FREQUENTLY AS YOU PREPARE***

Rubric for Oral Assessment Name ________________

block ____

	Fluency	Comprehensibility	Vocab and structures	Visuals / props
1	Natural speech patterns, consistent delivery. Exceeds some/all requirements	100% comprehensible. Exceeds some/all requirements	Varied, accurate, appropriate for level, uses more advanced structures. Exceeds some/all requirements	Family tree and props used effectively to enhance and compliment much of the presentation. Visuals show extra time and effort. Exceeds some/all requirements
2	Mostly natural patterns, a few hesitations. Meets requirments.	Mostly comprehensible with a few rough spots. Meets requirements.	Varied, a few errors that don't greatly affect comprehension, appropriate for level, some advances structures. Meets requirements.	Family tree and props used effectively to enhance some parts of the presentation. Visuals show time and effort. Meets requirements.
3	Some pauses between sentences, rate of delivery inconsistent, but acceptable. Meets most requirements	Mostly comprehensible, but a native speaker would have difficulty due to pronunciation or English interference. Meets most requirements	Basic vocab, numerous errors but still mostly understandable. Vocab and variety of structures somewhat below level, or some errors. Meets most requirements	Family tree and props used, but only somewhat compliment the content of the presentation. Visuals are mostly clear, reflect limited time/effort. Meets most requirements
4	Many pauses, unnatural speech patternsm, difficult to listen to. Does not meet requirements.	Only parts comprehensible. Does not meet requirements.	Vocab and variety of structures is below the level or instructions and/or many errors. Does not meet requirements.	Family tree and props used but do not significantly compliment the presentation/are distracting to the content/are messy and reflect little time and effort. Does not meet requirements.
5	Incomprehensible Does not meet requirements.	Incomprehensible Does not meet requirements.	Incomprehensible. Does not meet requirements.	Visuals not used, or used in a way that is inappropriate and/or show almost no time and effort. Does not meet requirements.