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Writing A Multi-Genre Paper/Project. Everything you’d want to know to make an A. Writing Genre… what is it?. You are used to talking about genre in the form of the books you read.. Mystery, adventure, poetry, legal documents, etc.
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Writing A Multi-Genre Paper/Project Everything you’d want to know to make an A.
Writing Genre… what is it? • You are used to talking about genre in the form of the books you read.. Mystery, adventure, poetry, legal documents, etc. • A multi-genre paper is a collection of writings from all sorts of genres centered on different aspects of a book (fiction or non-fiction) .
A myriad of genres to choose from… • Wills • Letters • Poems • Birth announcements • Dialogues • Newscasts • Questionnaires • Obituaries • Song lyrics • Tv commercials • Radio shows • Shopping lists • Speeches • Timelines • News releases • Medical records • Surveys • Resumes • Family trees • Dedications • Crossword puzzles
Myriad… • Comic strips • Menus • Diplomas • Bumper stickers • Magazine articles • Memos • Magazine covers • Greeting cards • Police reports • Brochures • journals • CD Liners • Telegrams • Recipes • Interviews • Epitaphs • Advice columns • Wanted posters
Requirements for this multi-genre • 7 (or more) Genres • Must have at least 2 poems and the cover letter. • Total word count of 1100 words. • Cover sheet/title page. • Presented in a nice folder. • Must cover various aspects of your book. • It must have a unifying theme. • Due March 28. • There will be periodic progress checks for daily grades. (YOU WILL HAVE WARNING)
Helpful Hints • Finish the book as soon as possible. • Keep a pocket folder to “house” all your ideas, notes, rough drafts, and helps. • Take advantage of all work days/ writer’s conferences. • Use PATS for peer editing/ revise constantly. • Research writing genres not covered in class.