This project will contain information based on a French-speaking country that you research. It is called the alphabet project (projet alphabétique) because you make a letter (at least 2 feet tall – I suggest poster board). Make the first letter of your chosen country.
For example, if you choose Algeria (l’Algérie) then you would make a large “A”. However, this is not the end of the project.
Once you have chosen your country, you will then find pictures/images and facts about your country (all specified in the Alphabet Poster Rubric provided). The pictures/images (at least 10 different ones) should be attached to the front of your “letter-poster”.
The facts (also 10) should be attached to the back (again, as specified in the rubric). The pictures/images and facts should be neatly attached (with a glue-stick, preferably) and should not be loose or flapping.
You may use Internet images, but they should be sharp/clear and not blurry. You must also include, on the back of the poster, where you found your images and facts (as specified in D-(3) of the rubric). You should have at least two sources.
Only two class time periods allowed: November 27 and 28, 2007.
Resources:
1. CIA Factbook
2. InfoPlease Countries
3. 
(from School)
4. Culturgrams (in print)
5. Google Image Search for images of famous places.
Note: Travel sites are great for pictures, but skimpy on content. Don't rely on them for facts and information.
Grading for this project is two-fold: [200 divided by 2 = 100%]
1. The rubric (Parts A to E) = 100 points
Français: Alphabet Poster Rubric
Le monde francophone / La francophonie
Performance Levels: 1 (Limited) – 2 (Basic) – 3 (Proficient) – 4 (Commendable) – 5 (Exceptional)
A. Research
(1) The poster is about a French-speaking country/territory of the world (excluding France).
(2) The teacher approved the selection and determined no other student selected the same country/territory.
(3) The following categories are presented about the country/territory: (a) communication; (b) economy; (c) education; (d) geography; (e) government. [Categories listed alphabetically for convenience.]
(4) The presentation clearly demonstrates appropriate and sufficient research.
(Max: 10) 1 2 3 4 5 x 2 = ____
B. Content
(1) Communication: mass communication (computers, radios, TVs, Internet, telephones) and transportation modes (air, land, and water).
(2) Economy: primary and secondary sources of national income (GNP).
(3) Education: pre-school, elementary, secondary, and post-secondary levels; systems.
(4) Geography: location, climate, demographics (population, ethnic, linguistic, and religious groups).
(5) Government: system/type, organization, and flag.
(Max: 35) 1 2 3 4 5 x 7 = ____
C. Presentation
(1) A poster in the shape of the first (capital) letter of the country/territory is used to communicate information about the selected country/territory.
(2) Each content category is presented through appropriate images and text.
(3) A continuity of theme is clearly evident throughout the poster.
(4) There is clear evidence of appropriate editing, formatting, layout, selection (computer copying and pasting), wording, spelling, organization, and visual appeal.
(5) Poster board is used to display the information.
(Max: 25) 1 2 3 4 5 x 5 = ____
D. Quantity and Quality of Information
(1) The poster is made up of five information categories/sectors determined by the author.
(2) Appropriate and sufficient information is provided in each category/sector to inform the reader.
(3) Sources are cited or credited in a part of the poster determined by the designer.
(4) The designer’s name and logo are discreetly included with appropriate contact information.
(Max: 20) 1 2 3 4 5 x 4 = ____
E. Summative Assessment
(1) The poster is attractive, bold, creative, and daring.
(2) It engages the reader to want to learn more about the country/territory.
(Max: 10) 1 2 3 4 5 x 2 = ____
2. The “letter-poster” = 100 points, as follows:
· 10 pictures (good quality, of right country): 40 pts
· 10 facts (reliable, important, true): 40 pts
· 2 sources (of information) 10 pts
· Neat (typed or handwritten, pictures attached
well, not flapping and “letter” right size (2 feet) 5 pts
· Handed in on time: 5 pts
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