Passé Composé Project
Learning Goal: The students will be able to describe events in the past using the passé composé. The
students will write a sentences that tells a story in French.
What: Students will write a story of 10+ sentences to tell a story in French. Students will follow the
requirements of the rubric. Then, final draft will be either a PowerPoint presentation or a booklet. Time
will be provided in class to write the sentences, peer edit and revise their work. Students may bring their
own technology to use to work on their project. This story may be a true story or made up. It MUST be
school appropriate.
Requirements Checklist:
Three uses of passé composé with avoir ______ _______ ________ ________ ______
Two uses of passé composé with être with agreement
______ _______ ________ ________ ______
5 sentences in the imparfait _________
8 vocabulary words from Unit P
________ ________ ________ ______ _______ ________ ________ __________ __________
A minimum of 10 complete sentences. ______ _______ ________ ________ ________
______ _______ ________ ________ _______
Peer editing ________
Rough Draft ________
After the rough draft process, students will put their story into book format for the final draft. Every
page of the book or slide of the PowerPoint will be one or two sentences. Each slide or page will have a
picture or image to accompany the story. The students will present the stories to the class.
Warning: The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate your ability to use the French language using
the vocabulary and grammar we have learned in class. Use the textbook or your notes to look up words
or ask Madame Mac. THE USE OF GOOGLE TRANSLATE OR ANY ONLINE TRANSLATOR WILL RESULT IN
A ZERO AND THE POSSIBILITY OF FAILING QUARTER TWO. We don’t want that, correct? So if and when
you need help, ASK Mme. Mac!
Due Dates and Points
Category Due Date Points possible
Classwork (On task during class
work time, not using phones
Peer editing, asking for help
when needed
11/20-11/27
25 points
Rough Draft (Final drafts will
not be accepted if the rough
draft has not been approved)
11/26
25 points
Final Draft
2 uses of être (pc)
3 uses of avoir (pc)
5 uses of imparfait
8 vocab words
10 complete sentences
Grammar (agreement)
12/4
Points
12 points
10 points
10 points
8 points
10 points
10 points
Presentation (Students should
practice pronouncing with
natural pronunciation)
Illustrated final drafts must be
used in the presentation to earn
full credit.
12/11 Block
25 points
Final Deadline
12/11
Total Points – 100 points
The Final Draft may either be a handwritten, drawn book (supplied will be provided in class or a typed
Presentation. Prezi is not recommended because it will not print out. You must turn in a hard copy on
the due date. The illustrations may be hand-drawn, cut out images or clip art.
Absent or late work is not acceptable as plenty of time will be given in class. Please email
Irvinemcnamara.b[email protected]om if you are absent. Students are permitted to video their
presentations and post them to YouTube if they would like. The video link must still be sent to Madame
Mac by the final due date. Even if you use a video for the presentation, a hard copy must be turned in.
THIS PROJECT WILL BE YOUR FINAL WRITING PROJECT FOR SEMESTER 1!
