| 363 – Spanish 3
Final Exam Essay Topics
Nombre:_________________________________________________________
ESSAY 40 points
Choose one of the essay topics below the rubric and write a complete, well-
constructed essay of at
least six sentences in Spanish.
The following rubric will be used to assess your essay.
Essay 5 Excellent 4 Good 3Average/Weak 2 Weak / Poor 1 Incompetent
Style / Format / Sentence Structure
Exhibits an advanced introduction and conclusion, subject verb agreement,
supporting body sentences, and complete sentences
Level appropriate introduction and conclusion, subject verb agreement,
supporting body sentences, and complete sentences
Some errors in introduction and conclusion, weak subject verb agreement,
body sentences, and some incomplete sentences
Many errors in introduction and conclusion. Poor subject verb agreement,
supporting body sentences, and many incomplete sentences
Contains so many errors (and possibly English) that the sentences are
difficult to understand
Word Flow / Expressed Ideas
Exhibits an advanced flow in sentences
Level appropriate flow from sentence to sentence
Some errors in sentence flow, not all sentences are relevant to one another
Many errors in sentence flow. Flow is choppy and confusing
Contains so many errors (and possibly English) that the sentence flow is
incomprehensible
Grammar
Exhibits an advanced use of chapter and past chapter grammar themes
Level appropriate use of chapter grammar themes
Some errors in use of chapter grammar themes
Many errors in grammar use
Contains so many errors in grammar use that themes are incomprehensible
Vocabulary
Exhibits an advanced use newly learned vocabulary and past chapter
vocabulary used to express ideas
Level appropriate use of newly learned vocabulary used to express ideas
Some errors in vocabulary use (spelling) and/or very limited use of
vocabulary
Many errors vocabulary use and low level use of vocabulary
Contains so many errors (and possibly English) that vocabulary is
incomprehensible at times
Content
Advanced level of fulfillment of entire task
Level appropriate of fulfillment of entire task
Although task is mostly fulfilled, some gaps do exist
Many elements of task missing; however, essay is somewhat complete
Incomplete essay
A) Create a legend that explains a natural wonder in this world or universe.
The legend must be fictional and original. Include main characters, a
villain and a climax that explains the theme of the legend. Use a wide
variety of newly learned vocabulary, the preterite and imperfect and any
other necessary grammar needed to express your legend.
B) Héctor Antonio has written to you, an advice columnist, regarding a
problem he is having with his best friend. In his letter, he states that
although he and his friend used to do many fun things together, his friend
spends very little time with him because he has a new group of friends.
Héctor Antonio concludes his letter to you saying that he does not like the
new group of friends and needs advice. Respond to his letter with advice.
Outline the problems mentioned in the letter, provide comfort and support,
and conclude your letter with a resolution to their problem.
C) Imagine that you are visiting the Museo Nacional de Arte in Mexico City
and write a complete, well-drafted paragraph about the Diego Rivera mural on
the wall. (If you choose this essay, you will need to move to the desk in
front of the Diego Rivera painting.) In your essay, do the following:
describe the painting, make opinions, make recommendations about the
painting using newly learned vocabulary, the present indicative and the
subjunctive mood. Include an introduction and a conclusion.
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