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Fairy Tale Project FRENCH 3
This fairy tale project will be counted as a test grade. Use the following guidelines to help you be successful on this project.
Part I:
Write your fairy tale in French. You can make one up, use a classic tale, or change a familiar tale’s ending. You can even borrow plot lines from movies or television or history.
Your fairy tale should have at least 250 words. (About 50 sentences minimum with 5 words each) Some of the sentences should use the imparfait, some should use passé composé. The rest can be in the present tense, future or conditional tenses. You will be graded on how appropriately you use each of these tenses. You may use your French text, French dictionaries, or sites online to help on this project. Do not be tempted to use online translation services, as they are seldom correct, easily detected, and you will earn a zero!
You must create a cover, then type your work. Type a rough draft of your project in French. Feel free to use the font (min 10 size) of your choice, but make certain the font can be easily read and supports French accents.
Part II:
Add illustrations, a title page and any other decorations you feel inspired to add to your story. Neatness, illustrations, and the cover will be worth about 20% of the overall project. Clip art is permitted, but hand-drawn illustrations are strongly encouraged. If you choose, you may use photo story, powerpoint or voice thread. Save onto a flashdrive, that I will keep a week.
Part III:
Read your story to the class. Be sure to use emotion and enthusiasm to keep your audience interested. Of course, pronunciation and fluency (smoothness) will also be evaluated, so it’s a good idea to practice reading the story aloud before you present it to the rest of the class
Please review the scoring guide so you’ll know exactly how you’ll be graded on this project. Bonne Chance!
Scoring Guide for French 3 story (Fairy Tale)“A” / Demonstrates Excellence
in Written Expression
-2 each error up to 10 point deduction / Story is a thoroughly described fairy tale
Considerable ease of expression and high level of fluency
Wide range of vocabulary (varied, sophisticated, idiomatic)
Frequent use of complex structures
Very good command of writing conventions (orthography, sentence structure, paragraphing, punctuation, etc.)
Virtually free of errors
Illustrations, cover and decorations are colorful, eye-pleasing and complement the story
Presentation is lively and enthusiastic with excellent pronunciation and fluency
“B” / Demonstrates Very Good Command in Written Expression
-2 each error from 11-20 points deduction / Story is a well described fairy tale
Ease of expression and good fluency
Good range of vocabulary (appropriate, but predictable)
Some complex sentences
Few errors
Very good control of basic structures
Writing conventions generally correct
Extra illustrations, cover and / or decorations are neatly done and go well with the story.
Presentation is enthusiastic with good pronunciation
“C” / Demonstrates a Basic to Good Competence in Written Expression
-2 each error from 20-25 points deduction / Story is an adequately described fairy tale
Control of basic structures and common verb tenses
Vocabulary appropriate but limited; occasional 2nd language interference
Frequent errors may occur in complex structures
May have frequent errors in orthography and other writing conventions
Extra illustrations, cover and / or decorations have been added.
Presentation is enthusiastic or shows good pronunciation
D / Suggests Lack of Competence in Written Expression
-2 each error up to 26-30 points deduction / Fairy tale is inadequately described or may be unfinished due to lack of resources or effort
Labored expression
Few vocabulary resources; significant second language interference
Numerous grammatical errors even in basic structures; fragmented French; pervasive errors in orthography may be present
There may be an occasional redeeming feature, such as correct advanced structure
Some effort at extra illustrations, cover and / or decorations has been made.
Presentation is weak and shows poor pronunciation
F / Demonstrates Lack of Competence in Written Expression
More than 30 points deducted / Irrelevant or incomprehensible answer
Constant grammatical errors or severe problems with orthography may interfere with written communication
Insufficient vocabulary ; “Je ne sais pas” or “Je ne comprends pas“
Frequent second language interference
No illustrations, cover, and / or decorations have been added.
No presentation of fairytale before the class