Activity Overview
Using storyboards is a great way for students to distinguish the differences between the imperfect and passé composé. Using a T Chart, students will write sentences using the imperfect and passé composé and illustrate scenes to go along with it. This format can help students identify a number of differences between the two tenses, such as sustained action vs. finite action, or habitual action vs. one-time events.
The sample storyboard is set up to display an ongoing action interrupted by a one-time action. The storyboard images will help students envision the scenario and further solidify the grammatical rule. This can be altered and used as a template for students, or students can create their own scenarios from the blank template provided.
Template and Class Instructions
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Student Instructions
Use a T Chart to practice writing in the imparfait and passé composé. Create sentences that describe finite and interrupting actions.
- Click "Start Assignment".
- In the left column, describe and depict an action in the imparfait that is ongoing.
- In the right column, depict and describe a finite action that interrupts the ongoing action.
- Include an English translation of your sentence.
- Create illustrations with appropriate scenes, characters, and items.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Excellent 4 Points | Satisfaisant 2 Points | Insuffisant 1 Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passé Composé | The storyboard includes correct use of the passé composé. All verbs are conjugated correctly and used in appropriate contexts. | The storyboard includes mostly correct use of the passé composé. Two out of three verbs are conjugated correctly and used in appropriate contexts. | The storyboard includes mostly incorrect use of the passé composé. At least two out of three verbs are conjugated incorrectly or used in inappropriate contexts. |
| Imparfait | The storyboard includes correct use of the imparfait. All verbs are conjugated correctly and used in appropriate contexts. | The storyboard includes mostly correct use of the imparfait. Two out of three verbs are conjugated correctly and used in appropriate contexts. | The storyboard includes mostly incorrect use of the imparfait. At least two out of three verbs are conjugated incorrectly or used in inappropriate contexts. |
| English translation | Each French phrase is correctly translated. | Most French phrases are correctly translated. | French phrases are not translated, or the majority are incorrectly translated. |
| Storyboard Scenes | The storyboard depictions show strong effort and clearly convey the meaning of the text. The two scenes clearly show an ongoing action being interrupted. | Most storyboard depictions show effort and attempt to convey the meaning of the text. The two scenes attempt to show an ongoing action being interrupted. | The storyboard depictions show a lack of effort and fail to convey the meaning of the text. The two scenarios do not all show an ongoing action being interrupted. |
| Spelling/Grammar | All sentences contain correct grammar and spelling (including accent marks). | Most sentences contain correct grammar and spelling (including accent marks). | The sentences contain many grammatical or spelling errors (including accent marks). |
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