Write a 250-300 word composition en español describing 2 members of tu familia. Write two paragraphs, one per family member. Mom and Older Brother
1. Título (title) : the first word is capitalized as well as only proper nouns (e.g. Mi hermano Jim, el loco, Mis padres nos aman). Have an interesting title: i.e. avoid writing “Composición1 “Mi familia” as the title.
2. Use as much vocabulary from Chapters 1, 2 & 3 as possible to describe 2 family members.
3. Use a variety of verbs, adjectives, and adverbs to explain what they are like in personality & appearance, what they do, where they live, and the things they like.
4. Use gustar x3-4 times (no more than 4 times)
5. Use phrases that use Tener (Tener que, Tener prisa, Tener suerte, etc) x3-4 times (only)
6. Use Ser x4 times (only) or less
7.Use Ser+de x2 times (only) or less
8. Use Estar x2 times (only) or less
9. Use Tener by itself x4 or less
10. Use Haber x2 times or less
11. Use transition words like y (and), porque (because), pero (but), cuando (when), etc.
12. Grammar: You will be graded on all grammar. Include all accent marks and punctuation.
13. Vocabulary: You will be graded on proper use of all vocabulary.
14. Format: Word Doc, Double-Space, Times New Romans 12 Font, Word Count.
15. To avoid:
1. Avoid writing sentences with long lists (e.g. Mi tía Juana es amable, bonita, generosa y trabajadora.). Rather, describe your family member and then explain why you described her in that way: Mi tia Juana es trabajadora. Ella trabaja todos los dias en Starbucks y trabaja en AVC los fines de semana.).
2. Avoid introducing yourself or your essay in sentences like, “Hola, me llamo Freddy y voy a escribir sobre mi tía Lencha y mi hermana Mary.” It is redundant and unnecessary. Instead, focus on providing good and complete descriptions of each family member.
Warning: Using advanced grammar not covered as part of a beginning Spanish course will signal that you did not complete the assignment independently. Using above-level grammar will result in you being reported as a case of Academic Dishonesty and a 0% on the assignment.
VOC – vocabulary error
RED – redundant
SOF – vocabulary is too basic
V – insert a word or phrase
Circle – grammar error
