Espanol 2
UNIDAD 4
WRITING PROJECT #1
PROFESORA GOODEN
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.
Purpose
Audience
Subject
Structure
Your review should:
 be thorough and balanced
 help readers decide if material will be useful to them
 summarize the text
 discuss positive and negative attributes
Paragraph 1
 States the title
 Main point of the legend
 Gives reader quick access to information
 Does not use too many details
 Discusses 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 process
el 17 de mayo de 2013 Work on Final draft
Due : el 20 de mayo de 2013
(Must be typed (double-spaced)