Christina Isabelli-García, PhD

Illinois Wesleyan University

Department of Hispanic Studies Conversation and Composition - Spanish 203

Communicative Functions:

 •Description (ser/estar, agreement)
 

2) Write a description of the film.  

First paragraph

• Does your first paragraph have an introduction? Can the reader understand what you're writing about without seeing the film? (use the film's title.)
• Does the last sentence of your first paragraph state the main focus of your essay? You'll have to backup that focus with several details in the body of the essay.  The last sentence should complete this sentence [In this essay, I will talk about] ________________ .  The elements in brackets ARE NOT included in your main idea.

Second paragraph

• Does your essay have specific details from the film that support the theme of your essay?

Last paragraph

• Does your essay have a conclusion that gives the reader the overall or general idea of the film? Do not included any reactions or opinions for this first essay.

_____ Include on one line on top left of the page, your name and assignment name (ensayo #1).
_____ Type using Times New Roman, 12 point font, double-space, 1” margins.
_____ 1 page in length, typed accents (not handwritten), typed tildes (not handwritten), and correct punctuation.
_____ Incorporate a title and divided into paragraphs
_____ Bold main idea.
_____ Underline 10 new vocabulary dealing with description (Cap 1) and 5 uses of ser/estar.

4) If you need help, please see me or the tutor for help on content with your draft.  She will only guide you, don't expect her to catch all your errors. She's available Monday and Thursdays 9am-12pm.  To see me, please email me.