Family crest project part I: the crest Design a family crest to represent your family. Include: Family last name or names Family motto—a statement that says something about the way you live Family values—at least four ideals that are important to your family Your family culture or nationalities These ideas must be represented with both illustrations and Spanish words. Your crest should be hand drawn, colorful and neatly done.

Family crest project part II: the essay On the back of your crest, you will write a brief essay (100+ words) about your family. Include: An introduction about your family members An important physical object with explanation Mi piano es algo importante porque la música es mi passion. A family value with explanation en mi familia valoramos la sinceridad porque… How interactions with your family changes your perspective Las interacciones entre los miembros de mi familia cambian mi perspectiva porque… a family tradition or activity that is important to you

timeline Monday: rough draft of family crest, work on it at home if necessary Tuesday: decoration of family crest, finishing at home if necessary Wednesday: write essay during class, after 15-minute cube activity Both parts due Wednesday at the end of class. Double daily grade to start the nine weeks—one for essay and one for crest. Make it count!