University of Delaware

Writing Portfolio, French 106

Writing Assignment I


Type of writing:         Narrative
 

Topic:                       Write a letter to a friend telling him/her about the first city you visited in
                                 France during your Tour de France Virtuel.
 

Due dates:

Monday, March 12 Bring to class draft 1
Monday, March 12 Peer-editing in class (download peer-editing guide)
Wednesday, March 14 Re-write & bring to class
Friday, March 23 Third draft due
Friday, April 6 Final copy + reflection sheet

 

Content:                   -Elements used in narration;
                                -Connectors used to indicate progression in action
                                (d'abord, ensuite, plus tard, puis, le lendemain, enfin, etc.);
                                -Adjectives and adverbs to describe places.

Skills:                    Ability to narrate past events in a cohesive manner using the appropriate
                             connectors and passé composé