Family or House Project

You have a choice for this project. You may make a family tree OR a replica of your (or any) house.

Family Tree: For the family tree, you must add a minimum of 10 family members and 4 generations. The tree could be on a poster board, but you could be more creative and make a mobile or diorama as well. In addition to the actual tree, you must write a minimum of 4 sentences about each member of your family. You can use any of the vocabulary we have covered so far. This means you need to include details about what your family eats, where they live, where they are from, what they are like, and things they like to do. I expect your sentences to be complete, however, not complicated. Everything needs to be in PRESENT tense because it is the only verb tense you have learned so far. This means DO NOT ASK ME HOW TO SAY how do you say was, had, went, used to be, watched, listened etc. USE WHAT YOU KNOW!!!! House layout/ diorama: you may also choose to make a layout of a house. You could do this be making it on a poster, or be more creative and make a model with a box (diorama). You need to include all the rooms of your home, as well as furniture. You need to label a minimum of 10 things in the house. In addition, you must also write a minimum of 4 sentences about each of the things your house. You can use any of the vocabulary we have covered so far. This means you need to include details about where you do certain activities in the house, what the house is like, and where the house is. I expect your sentences to be complete, however, not complicated. Everything needs to be in PRESENT tense because it is the only verb tense you have learned so far. This means DO NOT ASK ME HOW TO SAY how do you say was, had, went, used to be, watched, listened etc. USE WHAT YOU KNOW!!!!

DO NOT USE AN INTERNET TRANSLATOR. I WILL KNOW. I WILL GIVE YOU A ZERO ON THIS ASSIGNMENT.
1) One sentence identifying the family member or house object/room and a picture, photo or drawing representing that. Example: Esta es mi madre. Se llama Mary. Esta es la cocina. Note: Use este (this) when referring to a male; and Use esta (this) when referring to a female. 2) One sentence using the verb tener (conjugated of course)to tell the persons age. Or how many things a room has. Example: Ella tiene cuarenta y tres aos. (Note: spell the numbers out!) Tengo una cama en mi dormitorio. 3) One sentence describing the person/room using 2 different adjectives. NOTE: You must use at least 10 different adjectives overall on your poster. Ex: Mary es alta y divertida. (Remember to watch gender & number agreement) El jardn es grande y verde. 4) One sentence telling 2 things (noun or verb) that the person likes, dislikes, loves, or is interested in. Youll be using gustar, disgustar, encantar, or interesar(conjugated of course !) Ex: A Mary le gusta cocinar pero le disgustan los gatos. If you are doing a house, you must tell me what you like to do in that room. Me gustar ver la tele en la sala. 5) Use at least 3 different adverbs of frequency. (siempre, mucho, poco, etc. ) Example: A Mary le gusta cocinar mucho.

YOU WILL BE GRADED ON THE FOLLOWING: Poster size with family tree and all components included. Neatness, Creativity, and Workmanship. * Grammar: correct spelling, subject/verb agreement, correct verb conjugations, Noun/adjective agreement, syntax, punctuation, and creative use of vocabulary.

3 Excellent
Content Family Members Or House Content Sentences Vocabulary Use
4 generations; 10 family members. Title on Poster; Correct number of Sentencesser, ar/er/ir, Gustar, tener 10 different adjectives; 3 adverbs of frequency; Used creative,rich vocab in a variety of sentences. Superior quality; Visually Appealing; Lots of Color

2 Good
Only 3 requirements evident. Includes title.

1 Poor
Only 2 requirements evident on poster.

Has written of Necessary sentences Some (3 or less) requirements missing. Vocab. used may be general/basic. May be repetition. Good quality & use of color. Quality is good but not exceptional. May be smudgey & Somewhat messy. May see write-overs; Generally neat/clean. Good quality. Standard design to Family tree. Not particularly unique; nice but not exceptional Good effort 5 to 7 grammar errors spoken from the previous list. Demonstrates good to fair command of Spanish grammar. Had to be occasionally reminded to do Work

Has written or less of Necessary sentences Several (more than 5) Missing vocab. req. Repetive use of vocab. makes it dull. Poor quality and little use of color makes an Inferior project. Not pleasing to eyes. Poor quality overall; Messy handwriting or smudgy print. Glue, tape may be seen on poster. Sloppiness is evident. Poor design; Layout is uneven. Basic style of Tree may appear disorganized. Not much creative effort evident. 8 or more grammar errors spoken from the list. Demonstrates poor command of Spanish grammar. Frequently off task

Workmanship

Neatness

Excellent quality; very Clean, neat w/ clear, consistent lettering & print. Clean,sharp edges. Unique design to poster. Obvious effort shown. Has wow factor. Very Creative . 2 to 4 grammar errors in 1 or more of the below: Subject/verb agreement Noun/adj. agreement Syntax, Vocab. use; verb Conjugations &/or use. Consistently stayed on Task.

Creativity

Accuracy X2

Use of class time