UNIDAD 4WRITING PROJECT #1PROFESORA GOODEN

Espanol 2

Learning Outcome(s)

At the end of Unit 4 students will be able to: understand the structure and purpose of

legends.evaluate a Mexican legend. compose a written review.

Essential Questions

The following essential questions will provide a backdrop for the writing project.

o Why is strong vocabulary so important in writing?

o What are inferences? o How should transition words be used in

sentences?o Why are facts and details so important in

writing?

En tu propia voz (In your own words) – Escritura (Writing)

You are writing a review of the legends “Ixta y Popo” or “El fuego y el tlacuache” for inclusion in the teen section of a catalog to be used by non-Spanish speaking readers who want to know more about aspects of Hispanic literature.

P.A.S.S.

Your review should:

be thorough and balancedhelp readers decide if material will be useful

to themsummarize the textdiscuss positive and negative attributes

Paragraph 1

States the titleMain point of the legendGives reader quick access to informationDoes not use too many detailsDiscusses positive and negative attributes

Paragraph 2

The writer gives a personal perspective on what was enjoyable about the legend.

Paragraph 3

The writer balances the review by reporting what was bothersome.

Paragraph 4

In the conclusion, the writer explains what the reader will gain from reading the legend, reviewing the positive and the negative

Length of Review

Your review should be no longer than 4 paragraphs.

The first paragraph should have 5-6 sentences.

The 2nd, 3rd and 4th paragraphs should consist of 3-5 sentences.

Antes de escribir (Before writing)

Prepare to write your review by brainstorming the purpose of the story its main events ( ), the positive aspects (+), and the negative aspects (-). Be sure to write down the title and author.

Before you begin to write, record your ideas on a chart.

Brainstorming Chart

(?) (+) (-)

A flaming stone fell from the sky

There are dramatic elements

Once upon a time a beautiful princess lived in a big palace…

The introduction of the legend has been used too often/is predictable, formulaic, etc.

Revisiones (Revisions)

{Peer Editing} Share your draft with a partner. You may want to make revisions based on your partner’s responses to these questions.

La version final (Final draft)

Before you write the final draft, carefully mark errors in grammar, spelling, usage, and punctuation using the proofreading symbols. Look over your work.

Rubrica (Rubric)

Your review will be graded by a peer and the teacher.

Criteria:

Sentences___/3 Logical sentence order___/3

Details___/3 Clear and vivid detail___/3 Organization___/3 Accuracy ___/3

Hay preguntas?

Are there any questions?

Project Timeline

el 13 de mayo de 2013 Intro to project, students should have the introductory paragraph completed

el 14 de mayo de 2013 Students should have the 1st, 2nd and 3rd paragraphs completed

el 15 de mayo de 2013 Students should have all 4 paragraphs completed and ready for the peer check

el 16 de mayo de 2013 Peer evaluation processel 17 de mayo de 2013 Work on Final draftDue : el 20 de mayo de 2013(Must be typed (double-spaced)