You will see several samples of genre work by former students so you know what you are expected to do. Genre Choice List Informational Trivia game Biography Speech Medical Records Resume Encyclopedia Entry How-to/Tutorial Poll/Survey FAQs Brochure Will Public Service Announcement Creative Play Short Story The ABCs of… Two Voice poem Found poem Diary entry Letters b/w 2 people Recipe Personal Data/Favorites Scrapbook Page Book Jacket Brochure Monologue Visual/Digital Display Artwork Glogster (collage) Wordle Map Facebook page Playlist Trailer/Video Commercial Wiki/Website/Blogspot Podcast Pinterest Board Statistical Graph Chart Timeline Map Flow Chart Diagrams Catalog Calendar Nutritional Label Journalism Newspaper article Obituary Editorial Letter to the Editor Advice Column Magazine article Interview Want Ads Other Options Board game Shopping list Song lyrics Eulogy Various presentation apps-clear with teacher first Visual with Words Advertisement Trading Wanted poster Invitation Birth Certificate Death Certificate Photo journal GENRE CHECKLIST Are there 15-20 facts? Is this the best genre for the info? Does it look authentic? Is it my original work? Are the info & purpose clear? Additional genre options (for use as extras, for effect or “above and beyond” components) Wordle Caricatures Wanted Posters Telegram Invitations Birth Certificates Death Certificates
SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECT: patterns Students can use the organizational patterns and corresponding research questions below to effectively convey research information in their formal argument paper and in their multi-genre portfolios. Pattern Description Cue Words Description Students describe a topic by listing characteristics, features, and examples for example, characteristics are Sequence Students list items or events in chronological order. next; then; finally Compare and Contrast Students explain how two or more things are and/or how they are different. different; in contrast; alike; same as; on the other hand Cause and Effect Students list one or more causes and the resulting effect or effects. reasons why; if...then; as a result; therefore; because Problem and Solution Students present a problem and lists one or more solutions for the problem. A variation of this pattern is the question- format in which students pose a question and then answers it. problem is; dilemma is; puzzle is solved; question... answer Narrative Embedding Students embed narratives within the researched information for specific purposes, such as clarification, elaboration on a point or connections between the subject matter and personal experiences. This reminds me of… I remember a time when… I can relate to this because… Questions to ask Pattern Category of the research that must be covered Genres that link to the pattern and category. (To be determined by students). Description What are the key statistics/terms/people associated with your topic? Sequence Why is your topic an issue? What is the background and historical basis for your issue? Compare and Contrast What are the multiple perspectives surrounding your topic? Rarely there is a “right” or “wrong” way to view things… Cause and Effect What issues contribute to your topic? How does your topic affect other issues/people/ nations, etc. Problem and Solution It is clear your topic is an issue. Now what? What does the future look like? What happens now? Narrative Embedding How does the issue relate to you personally? Your community? The world as a global community? Genre Suggestions for Units 1-4