A Brief List of Genres: Journal Entries Personal Letter Greeting Card Schedule/Things to Do List Inner Monologue Representing Internal Conflicts Classified or Personal Ads Personal Essay or Philosophical Questions Top Ten List/Glossary or Dictionary Poetry Song Lyrics Autobiographical Essay Contest Entry Application Business Letter or Correspondence/Persuasive or Advocacy Letter Biographical Summary Critique of a Published Source Speech or Debate Historical Times Context Essay Textbook Article Science Article or Report/Business Article or Report Lesson Plan Encyclopedia Article Short Scene from a Play with Notes for Stage Directions Short Scene from a Movie with Notes for Camera Shots Dialogue of a Conversation among Two or More People Short Story Adventure Magazine Story Ghost Story Myth, Tall Tale, or Tale Talk Show Interview or Panel Recipe and Description of Traditional Holiday Events Classroom Discussion Character Analysis or Case Study Comedy Routine or Parody Liner Notes Picture book Chart or Diagram with Explanation and Analysis Brochure or Newsletter Time Line or Chain of Events Map with Explanation and Analysis Magazine or TV Advertisement or Infomercial Restaurant Description and Menu Travel Brochure Description How-To or Directions Booklet Receipts, Applications, Deeds, Budgets or Other Documents Wedding, Graduation or Special Event Invitation Birth Certificate Local News Report Pop-Up book Review and Poster for a Movie, Book, or TV Program Board Game or Trivial Pursuit with Answers and Rules Comic Strip or Graphic Novel excerpt Web Site Future News Story Letter to the Editor Newspaper or Magazine Feature/Human Interest Story Obituary, Eulogy or Tribute News Program Story or Announcement Tabloid Article
The Assignment: Format – Total Page length: at least ten pages, not including any of the following; the title page, Table of Contents, or Works Cited page. This means ten pages of actual content. Number of genres: at least five different genres of your choosing. In addition, you need at least one poem, a repetend (unifying element), and the research essay. You must utilize and cite ten to fifteen sources minimum. Research should be from a wide variety of sources including books, electronic databases, and reliable web sources. The MGP must have a title page and the title should be a significant clue about what the paper is about; unlike with MLA there is no page number on this page. Those of you who are artistic this is your chance to shine. The MGP should have an introduction, Preface, or Dear Reader item at least 150 words that clues the reader in to what you are going to be presenting, if you used an unusual point of view, or took any liberties as a writer this is where you should let me know. A preface is similar to an abstract. Essentially the preface lets your reader know what your paper is about any details that may help the reader better understand your overall MGP. The research paper is a piece within your MGP. The sources utilized in your research paper must be cited in MLA format including in-text citations. Presentation: You will present your project to the class the week prior to exam week in January. This presentation will serve as your semester exam grade. The final draft of your MGP, in its entirety, is due in December Requirements: A visual aid, this can be in the form of a Prezi, a Powerpoint, film, or poster All presentations should last between 5-7 minutes to your audience you are passionate about the topic. Show that you learned something, teach your audience something, or at the very minimum showcase your now extensive knowledge of the subject. A more detailed rubric for the presentation will be available at a later date.