Download Annual Performance Assessment – Project (total 115 pts)

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Spanish 3
Annual Performance Assessment – Project (total 115 pts)
Throughout the year, you will have the opportunity to do a project to demonstrate what you have learned and
how you can use the Spanish language. You are going to create a video in Spanish, incorporating our Spanish 3
unit themes (i.e. hobbies, problems & advice, technology & environment, art & music, stereotypes & personal
relationships, etc.). In this project you may work individually or in pairs or in groups of up to 4 people. The
requirements for the project are as follows:
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You must produce a 6 to 8 minute video. It may be in the form of a soap opera, a newscast, or a
documentary. You may record the video as a DVD or you may act out the script in class. The
communication must be completely in Spanish; all the “actors” must speak Spanish only. Each
presenter must speak an equal amount of time on the video (minimum of 2 minutes each).
All written work must be handed in typed in Spanish and double-spaced. No acting role or presentation
may be read – the students must be well-prepared and speak spontaneously.
Every part of the project must utilize appropriate, varied and extensive vocabulary, paying particular
attention to idiomatic expressions that enhance the use and comprehensibility of the Spanish language.
If you prefer to work alone, you may produce a comic strip or create a PowerPoint presentation to handin and present. The drawings or slides must show various characters and their conversations. You will
need to have at least 12 scenes/slides and present your project to the class, speaking for 2-4 minutes. (If
a pair or group of students chooses to create a PowerPoint presentation, then each student must speak
for a minimum of 2 minutes during the presentation.)
You must include MANY EXAMPLES of correct grammar that we have learned in Spanish 3 (i.e. the
use of different verb tenses such as the present, past, future; the correct use of the subjunctive mood in
the present, present perfect, imperfect; the agreement of gender and number; subject-verb agreement,
appropriate use of ser vs. estar, por vs. para, saber vs. conocer, preterite vs. imperfect, good use of
idiomatic expressions; etc. etc. etc.).
You may choose any theme for your project, but the theme must be appropriate. Inappropriate themes
will receive a 0 (zero)!!
You may choose a combination of themes. For example, an “artist” can be depressed because (s)he has
been stereotyped due to the type of art he paints and your video can show his problem, the stereotypes
he suffers, and how a friend helps to resolve the problem.
Process, value and due dates for various parts of the project:
Part 1:
Process: Hand in written notification to your teacher regarding the people who will work in
pairs/groups or individually. Your group must also hand in a written explanation of your project’s
theme, plot and setting information. Additionally, you must provide the names of the characters in
your project along with a very general description of each one.
Due:
End of Marking Period 1 (i.e. Nov. 4th, 2009)
Value: 15 pts (must be handed in on time or lose 2 pt for every late day)
Rubric for Part 1:
Criteria
Written notification of individual/pair/group work
Written explanation of project’s theme, plot and setting
Names & general description of each character in story
_____ / 5
_____ / 5
_____ / 5
Total points _____ / 15
Part 2:
Process: Each person in your group must hand in an individually written 3 paragraph essay to
provide background information regarding one 1 of the characters in the story. It must include who the
character is, what they do/used to do, where they have lived before/will live in future, their
likes/dislikes, description of the character and his/her friends/family/pets/etc. Your essay must focus on
the following grammar points:
 Correct use of preterite and/or imperfect tenses
 Correct use of present perfect and future tenses
 Verbs like “gustar” to express likes and/or dislikes
 Subject/verb person agreement
 Gender/number agreement
 Ser vs. estar
 Correct use of comparisons and direct object pronouns (DOP)
Due:
Middle of Marking Period 2 (i.e. Dec. 15th, 2009)
Value: 30 pts (must be handed in on time or lose 5 pt for every late day, as per Rubric provided below)
Rubric for Part 2 (30 pts)
Criteria
Format & Effort
Met minimum of 3 well-developed paragraphs in length and is typed neatly; Shows effort and
thought in choice of topic and performance of activity; Obviously not done as a last minute
attempt to complete a long-term project
Content & Creativity
Good report that provides extensive, imaginative & varied information about the character, what
he/she experienced, interesting descriptions, what he/she likes/dislikes, and what will happen in
future, etc.
Use of Vocabulary
Makes use of vocabulary related to topic; uses vocabulary covered in class and/or absorbed
through reading and evaluation of textbook and other materials; interesting, varied, idiomatic
vocabulary
Attention to Grammar
Attempts and/or maintains good use of correct grammar points learned to date, especially:
- verb/subject agreement, noun/adjective agreement, etc.
- manipulation of correct verb tenses, etc.
Organization and Comprehensibility
Presented in an organized fashion with appropriate transitions; well-developed paragraphs take
into account what you have learned of Spanish syntax, expressions, etc.; the information flows
well and is understandable
Total points:
_____ / 4
_____ / 6
_____ / 7
_____ / 3
_____ / 4
_____ / 6
_____ / 30
Part 3:
Process: Hand in the full final version of the script or the written part of your comic strip or
PowerPoint. In addition to the grammar points noted for Part 2, this part must also include focus on the
following grammar points:
 Correct use of the conditional tense
 Correct use of the subjunctive mood of verbs
 Commands (“los mandatos”)
 Use of direct & indirect object pronouns (IOP & DOP)
 Correct use of por vs. para
 Hypothetical situations
Due:
Toward end of Marking Period 3 (i.e. Apr. 8th, 2010) (It will NOT be accepted late!)
Value: 35 pts (as per Rubric provided below)
Rubric for part 3 (35 pts.)
Criteria
Format & Effort
Full final version of the script is typed neatly, double-spaced, for a minimum of 4 pages that
correlates to the required 6-8 minute length of video speech presentation; Shows effort and
thought in choice of topic and performance of activity; Obviously not done as a last minute
attempt to complete a long-term project
Content & Creativity
Good script that provides extensive, imaginative & varied information about the characters,
what they experienced, interesting descriptions in the plot, etc.
Use of Vocabulary
Makes use of vocabulary related to topic; uses vocabulary covered in class and/or absorbed
through reading and evaluation of textbook and other materials; interesting, varied, idiomatic
vocabulary
Attention to Grammar
Attempts and/or maintains good use of correct grammar points learned to date, especially:
 Correct use of the conditional tense
 Correct use of the subjunctive mood of verbs
 Commands (“los mandatos”)
 Use of direct & indirect object pronouns (IOP & DOP)
 Correct use of por vs. para
 Hypothetical situations
- manipulation of other grammar points, i.e. verb/subject agreement, noun/adjective agreement,
use of possessives, etc.
Organization and Comprehensibility
Presented in an organized fashion with appropriate transitions; well-developed paragraphs take
into account what you have learned of Spanish syntax, expressions, etc.; the information flows
well and is understandable
Total points:
_____ / 4
_____ / 7
_____ / 8
_____ / 6
_____ / 4
_____ / 6
_____ / 35
Part 4:
Process: Hand in the completed video, comic strip, or PowerPoint. During Marking Period 4, the
presentations will be scheduled so we may watch the videos and presentations in class and critique the
works.
Due:
Middle of Marking Period 4 (i.e. May 17th, 2010) (It will NOT be accepted late!)
Value: 35 pts (as per Rubric shown below)
Rubric for parts 4 (35 pts.)
Criteria
Content, Format & Effort
An extremely creative, detailed and well-organized video, comic strip or PowerPoint
presentation. It is obvious that the student(s) practiced and prepared very carefully.
_____ / 5
Creativity & Presentation Skills
Actors/presenters project voices, use appropriate body language for situational communication,
speak and act their part with enthusiasm, do NOT read, etc.
_____ / 9
Use of Vocabulary
Many examples and good use of vocabulary to describe the events, give advice and
congratulations, in keeping with the events.
The vocabulary is very varied and logical
according to the events. Much conversation and/or narration.
Attention to Grammar
Correct use of grammar.
Varied use of wishes, emotions, impersonal expressions,
recommendations, and/or doubt concerning the actions of other characters. Varied and correct
use of grammar learned to date. There is much discussion about things that happened in the
past, are happening now, and/or will happen in the future.
Organization, Pronunciation and Comprehensibility
Presented in an organized fashion with appropriate transitions; well-developed speech takes into
account what you have learned of Spanish syntax, expressions, etc.; the information flows well
and is understandable; high level of fluency and excellent pronunciation.
Total points:
Important Notes:
Part 3 of the project focus is placed on the written skills,
whereas in Part 4 the focus is on the presentational skills.
Parts 2 and 4 will be assessed individually.
_____ / 6
_____ / 6
_____ / 9
_____ / 35