Friday, December 7, 2007

informal writing

Escribe una tarjeta postal. Imagina que escribes a tu profesor(a) de espanol. Acabas de llegasr a un pais hispanohablante, donde vas a participar en un programa de intercambio. Saluda a tu professor (a) y
Cuentale como te fueron el viaje y llegada
Describe a la familia con quien te vas a quedar
Explica que cursos vas a tomar y que excursiones vas a hacer

Querido Senora
¿Como estas? Espero que todo este bien. Mi viaje es va bien. La llegada estaba muy frio, recibí todas mis cosas. Yo perdi mi pantalones. La familia que me voy a quedar con son muy amable y simpatico. Tienen una casa muy bonito. Tienen grande familia. Yo voy a tomar cursos mucho. El cursos son espanol, ingles, y matematicas. Los excursiones que voy hacer es ir a Mexico y visitar a todos los países. Muchas gracias senora. Adios!

Lacey M Terrado
Name:LaceyDate: Assignment:
Before writing, I think of what I know about the topic. I make a list of ideas, words, and phrases I might use.
yes
I organize my thoughts and ideas so that I can focus on one central idea.
yes
I choose ideas and examples that are appropriate for this culture.
yes
I make sure the writing has a definite beginning, middle, and end.
yes
I try to make my writing interesting.
yes
I write a first draft and then I reread and revise.
no
I check to make sure that my writing makes sense.
yes
I make sure the sentences relate to each other.
yes
I use familiar language structures so I know I am writing correctly.
yes
If I do not know a word, I use a word or phrase I do know.
yes
I make sure punctuation is correct according to the rules in this language.
yes
I check my spelling.
yes
I check my use of verb tenses (present, past, future, etc.).
yes
I check my use of gender and agreements (masculine, feminine, neuter).
yes
I ask someone who knows the language (classmate) to read my writing and give me feedback. yes
I make sure the final copy is legible (handwritten or typed).
yes
What I think I did very well on in this assignment:
I think it related to the topic well. i didnt go off topic
What I think I need to focus/improve on next time:
i could probably write more and maybe more in detail.

2 comments:

Kristina said...

Student Writer:
Lacey
Student Reviewer:
Kristina
Assignment:
informal speaking
Date:
12/1
The assignment is legible (written neatly or typed).
5

The central theme of the writing is clear.
5

The writing has a definite beginning, middle, and end.
5

The assignment is interesting to read.
4

There are enough details and examples to make the ideas understandable.
4

The sentences relate to each other.
4

The ideas are appropriate for the culture.
4

The sentence structures are overall correct and understandable.
5

The writer uses punctuation correctly.
4

The writer uses verb tenses correctly.
4

The writer uses correct subject/verb agreements.
4

The writer uses gender agreements correctly.
4


What I really liked about this assignment:
it had good length and structure

I have the following questions
Some suggestions for next time:
none good job

Anonymous said...

Student Writer:
Lacey
Student Reviewer:
Laura
Assignment:
Informal Writing
Date:
121707
The assignment is legible (written neatly or typed).
5

The central theme of the writing is clear.
5

The writing has a definite beginning, middle, and end.
5

The assignment is interesting to read.
5

There are enough details and examples to make the ideas understandable.
4

The sentences relate to each other.
5

The ideas are appropriate for the culture.
5

The sentence structures are overall correct and understandable.
5

The writer uses punctuation correctly.
5

The writer has checked spelling so that spelling is overall correct.
5

The writer uses verb tenses correctly.
5

The writer uses correct subject/verb agreements.
5

The writer uses gender agreements correctly.
5


What I really liked about this assignment:
very creative

I have the following questions about your assignment:
nothing it was a wonderfully written assignment

Some suggestions for next time:
keep it chill