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The Multi-Genre Portfolio

The Multi-Genre Portfolio. A research-based collection of writing. Why is Genre important?.

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The Multi-Genre Portfolio

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  1. The Multi-GenrePortfolio A research-basedcollection of writing

  2. Why is Genre important? • “You can’t just write “writing”; you’ve got to be writing something,--whether it’s a thank-you note or novel or journal entry. And until you know what kind of thing you’re making, you’re going to be silent.” ~Lattimer, 2003

  3. What is theMulti-Genre Portfolio? • “Each piece in the [portfolio] utilizes a different genre, reveals a facet of the topic, and makes its own point. Conventional devices do not connect the pieces in a multi-genre paper, nor are the pieces always arranged in chronological order. The [portfolio] is instead a collage of writing and artistic expression with an overarching theme that engulfs and informs the reader.” ~Allen, 2001

  4. Multi-GenrePortfolio Objectives • Students will learn to • Conduct library and internet research • Read analytically from a variety of sources • Write and revise in multiple genres for multiple purposes

  5. Objectives continued • Self-evaluate • Use technology • Think and problem-solve with peers and independently • Think creatively by integrating the arts with their research • Organize time • Use multiple intelligences and divergent thinking skills (Allen)

  6. Strategies for choosinga topic: Cubing • Describe It —How would you describe the issue/topic (color, shape, size?) • Compare It —It’s sort of like…(what is it similar to? What is it different from? • Associate It —How does the topic connect to other issues/subjects (what does it make you think of?)

  7. Cubing Continued: • Analyze It —How would you break it into smaller parts (How is it made or what is it composed of?) • Apply It —How does it help you understand other topics or issues (how can it be used?) • Argue for/Against it —Take a stand and support it.

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