Mardi Gras Project
French 4
Task: You and your partner will create a presentation about one of the
Krewes of Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Your presentation should
include 4 parts:
 an invitation to your Krewe’s Mardi Gras Ball
 a written report
 an oral presentation to the class
 a replica of your Krewe’s parade float
Le reportage des Krewes
-Your written and oral report should include the following information:
1. The name of the Krewe (Le Krewe s’appelle…)
2. How or when did the Krewe begin? (Ce krewe a été fondé)
3. Who is allowed to join? (_________ peut être membre du krewe)
4. What is the symbol of your Krewe? (Qu’est-ce que le symbole
réprésente?) (2 phrases)
5. Who was selected queen and king? (On a choisi ________la reine et
le roi)
6. Which day of the week is your float (le char) on parade (le défilé)?
What route does it take through the city?
7. What are the colors of your krewe and do they represent anything?
8. What kind throws do they throw (jeter) at the parade (les colliers)?
9. What (if any) Cajun food is their specialty (la spécialité)?
10. Any other interesting facts/history particular to the Krewe.
-This report will be presented in class on
Monday and Tuesday, February 11,12, 2013.
-It should be divided equally between the partners to be said aloud
without reading it (at least six sentences each).
L’invitation au ball
-Your Invitation should include the following:
1. It should be a formal invitation using sentences in the conditional.
2. Name of the Krewe.
3. Symbol of Krewe.
4. Name of King and queen.
5. Designed with the Krewe’s colors/theme.
6. Date, time, place, cost
7. Required dress for the ball (if applicable).
8. Menu (if available).
Le char du Krewe
-Your replica float should include the following:
1. Name of the Krewe.
2. Symbol of Krewe.
3. Designed with the Krewe’s colors.
4. Designed with the Krewe’s theme for this year.
5. Be creative, neat, and well thought out.
-You will be evaluated according to the attached rubrics for the visual
products (invitation and float), the writing, and the speaking parts of the
project.
-Extra Credit will be given for accompanying your presentation with a
sample of a Cajun dish you’ve made (recipe and description included).
Recherches
Attached you will find a list of vocabulary you will need and a list of
websites you will use to begin to research the information you need. You
may need to search for other websites specific to your Krewe. Look for
links to their websites.
Vocabulaire
s’amuser- to have a good time
le Carême- Lent
le char- float
le concours- contest
le défilé- parade
se déguiser-to disguise, costume
un écu-doubloon, crown, shield coin
s’embrasser- to kiss
s’enivrer- to get drunk
la fanfare- brass band
le feu d’artifice- fireworks
fleurir- to decorate with flowers
les gens- people
gras- fat
lancer, jeter- to throw
Sa Majesté- his majesty
le roi- king
la reine- queen
le masque- mask
le Mercredi des cendres- Ash Wednesday
le prix- prize
rauqué-raucous
rire- to laugh
une couronne- crown
la galette des Rois- King Cake
Rex- king of Mardi gras
le Carnaval- carnival
Laisse-rouler le bon temps! - Let the good times roll!
la rue Bourbon- Bourbon Street in New Orleans
un Krewe- organization, group
un ball- ball, dance
la foule- crowd
la musique Cajun
le zydéco
le jazz
Sites
http://www.neworleansonline.com/
http://www.novareinna.com/festive/krewes.html
http://mardigrasday.com/
http://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/
http://www.nola.com/mardigras/parades/
http://www.gatewayno.com/culture/MG_Guide_3.html
http://www.foodnetwork.com/topics/mardi-gras/index.html
http://www.eastjeffersonparish.com/culture/MARDIGRA/HISTORY/history.htm
Rubrics
Le Reportage d'un Krewe
Write a report on a New Orleans Mardi
Gras Krewe.
6
12
18
24
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Content &
Vocabulary
Report includes
little required
information.
Vocabulary is
insufficient and/or
used incorrectly.
Report includes
most required
information about
the krewe. Most
vocabulary is
accurate with
some errors.
Report includes
all required
information about
the krewe.
Vocabulary
chosen is
accurate and
appropriate.
Report
includes all
required
information,
but also
includes
additional
points.
particular to
the krewe.
Target
vocabulary
used
accurately.
Organization
Poorly expressed
ideas. Hard to
follow. lack of
organization
undermines
intelligibility.
Some attempts at
organization, but
falls short in
developing the
topic in sequential
order.
Well organized
paragraphs. Ideas
articulated well.
Very well
organized
paragraphs.
Coherent
treatment
of topic with
clearly
developed
ideas.
Structure &
Comprehensibility
Basic sentence
structure not
evident. Many
grammatical
errors which often
hinder
comprehensibility.
Basic grasp of
sentence
structure. Several
grammatical
errors which may
hinder
comprehensibility.
Generally very
accurate sentence
structure.
Grammatical
errors do not
hinder
comprehensibility.
Strong
control of
sentence
structure.
Few
grammatical
errors. Very
accurate
syntax.
Une Invitation au ball d'un Krewe
Create an invitation to a New Orleans Mardi Gras Krewe's Ball.
Content &
Vocabulary
6
Poor
12
Fair
16
Good
20
Excellent
Invitation includes
little required
information.
Vocabulary is
insufficient and/or
used incorrectly.
Invitation includes
most required
information about
the krewe. Most
vocabulary is
accurate with
some errors.
Invitation includes
all required
information about
the krewe.
Vocabulary chosen
is accurate and
appropriate.
Invitation
includes all
required
information
(date,
time,place,
dress code,
cost, menu (if
possible).
Target
vocabulary
used
accurately.
Organization
Poorly expressed
ideas. Hard to
follow. lack of
organization
undermines
intelligibility.
Some attempts at
organization, but
falls short in
developing the
topic in sequential
order.
Well organized
paragraphs. Ideas
articulated well.
Very well
organized.
Coherent
treatment of
topic with
clearly
developed
ideas.
Structure &
Comprehensibility
Basic sentence
structure not
evident. Many
grammatical errors
that often hinder
comprehensibility.
Conditional tense
not used to make
a formal invitation.
Basic grasp of
sentence
structure. Several
grammatical errors
that may hinder
comprehensibility.
Some use of
formal expressions
in the conditional
tense.
Generally very
accurate sentence
structure.
Grammatical
errors do not
hinder
comprehensibility.
Good use of formal
expressions in the
conditional tense.
Strong
control of
sentence
structure.
Few
grammatical
errors. Very
accurate
syntax.
Excellent use
of formal
expressions
in the
conditional
tense.
Labeling
Most labeling is
omitted.
Labeling is
incomplete and/or
many errors.
Most symbols
labeled in French
with some errors.
All symbols
labeled in
French clearly
and
accurately.
Creativity
Product was done,
but thought to
detail or
imagination is not
evident.
Neat, shows some
thought, but little
imagination.
Creative
presentation, well
done.
Demonstrates
clever ideas,
unusual, very
well thought
out and
executed.
Présentation Orale
20
Demonstrates
high proficiency
16
Clearly
demonstrates
proficiency
12
Demonstrates
progress
towards
proficiency
6
Demonstrates
need for
intervention
Excellent command
of language:
 Few or no
grammatical
errors
 Strong
attempts at
more
complicated
structures
 Extensive use
of vocabulary
 Articulate,
flowing
speech
 Good
intonation &
accurate
pronunciation
with slight
accent
 Thorough
response with
interesting &
pertinent
detail
Good command of
language:
 Minor
grammatical
errors
 Some attempts
at more
complicated
structures
 Adequate use
of vocabulary
 Some gaps in
fluency
 Acceptable
intonation &
pronunciation
with distinctive
accent
 Thorough
response with
sufficient detail
Comprehensible
expression:
 Some serious
grammatical
errors
 Reliance on
simple
structures
 Limited
vocabulary
with some
anglicisms
 Unnatural
hesitations
 Errors in
pronunciation
with heavy
accent
 Some detail,
but not
sufficient
Limited command
of language:
 Serious
grammatical
errors
 Limited
grammatical
structures
 Limited
vocabulary,
frequent
anglicisms
 Errors in
intonation &
pronunciatio
n that
interfere with
listener’s
comprehension
 General,
narrow
response
Char Create a replica of your Krewe’s Mardi Gras float.
24
Excellent

Includes all

requirements
(name,
symbol,
colors of
Krewe) or
even

additional
elements
 This year’s
theme

is very well
depicted
in the design
 Very neat,

shows
a well
thought
out plan
 Shows
a lot of
creativity
18
Good
Includes all 
requirements
(name,
symbol,
colors of
Krewe)
This year’s
theme

is depicted
in the design
Neatly done,
shows
a thought

out plan
Shows
some
creativity

12
Fair
Includes
most
requirements
(name,
symbol,
colors of
Krewe)
This year’s
theme is not
very well
depicted
in the design
Somewhat
neat, does
not show a
well thought
out plan
Shows little
evidence of
originality
6
Poor




Includes few
requirements
(name,
symbol,
colors of
Krewe)
This year’s
theme
is not
depicted
in the design
Looks
hastily done,
no evidence
of a thought
out plan
Shows no
evidence of
originality
0
Not
done
Évaluation du Projet
Nom __________________________________
Présentation orale (20)
_____________
Reportage écrit (24)
_____________
Content & Vocabulary
_____________
Organization
_____________
Structure & Comprehensibility
_____________
Invitation (20)
_____________
Content & Vocabulary
_____________
Organization
_____________
Structure & Comprehensibility
_____________
Labeling
_____________
Creativity
_____________
Char (24)
_____________
Crédit supplémentaire (5/5)
Recipe/food sample
______/______
Totale
___________/88