Daily Routine Essay

Mission  You will write an essay that describes your daily routine. Example: The alarm clock sounds at 6 am and I wake up. I turn on the TV and watch the news. After listening to the weather forecast, I get out of bed and wander to the kitchen to find something to eat.

Rules 1. You MAY NOT use an online translator or any online sources. Also, you may not consult native or heritage speakers. This will be considered cheating and you will receive a zero if you choose to ignore my directions. You can consult a text book, your notes/packets, and any of the Spanish teachers at GMS/GHS. A Spanish dictionary (non-electronic) may be used as well. * Try to stick to things/words you know. In other words, try to avoid excessive use of the dictionary.

Rules 2. Your dialogue must be at least 125 words in length. Try to use verbs and vocabulary that you have acquired throughout Spanish 1 and Spanish 2. * Once again, please try to limit the use of dictionaries. Stick to what you know.

Rules 2. You must include the following items in your essay:  at least 8 reflexive verbs and pronouns (repeats do not count) Please underline these verbs.  at least 4 different body part vocabulary words Please circle these words.  at least 8 different object vocabulary words (ex. deodorant, shampoo, etc.) Please circle these words.

Rules 3. Again, I will be looking at organization of your essay. Be sure that the piece flows and happens in a logical sequence. 4. DO USE transition words to help with flow. (examples: first, then, next, after, before, while, etc.) 5. Be sure to pay attention to word order, adjective agreement, verb agreement, etc.

Helpful Hints  Remember, you only know the present tense and the present progressive tense. Avoid words that end in “-ed” or questions that start with “did.”  Remember, a verb requires a reflexive pronoun if the subject and the object receiving the action are the same. See your notes!  Remember the rules concerning antes de, después de, and para. See your notes!

Materials  Do bring the following items to class: 1. notebook 2. packet and/or any worksheets that we have used in class. 3. writing utensils 4. Spanish dictionary (if you have one)