backto personal pages. Other personal pageWriting Analysis Strategy: Part III: Analysis of a Multigenre Piece Read each piece of the project carefully and check all that apply. Write specific examples in the space below for each of the genres in the project. Genre: Message What effective choices did the writer make regarding use of information, appearance, and point of view? The message gave a lot of information on the evidence. The point of view is from the Danvers Police Department. 1. The reader learns about the topic from the piece. No
2. What visual techniques did the writer use to enhance
authenticity and mood? Appearance Font □ Arrangement on page X□ Graphics □ Other □
3. What point of view did the writer select? The subject’s □ An inanimate object’s □ Other X□
Organization How did the writer choose to organize the piece to accomplish the purpose? 1. Organizational pattern Chronological □ Order of importance X□ Categorical □ Inverted pyramid □ Problem solution □ Spatial □ Other □
2. What visual techniques did the writer use to enhance
authenticity and mood? Appearance Font X□ Arrangement on page X□ Graphics X□ Other □
3. What point of view did the writer select? The subject’s □
An inanimate object’s □
Other X□
Organization How did the writer choose to organize the piece to accomplish the purpose? 1. Organizational pattern Chronological □
Order of importance □
Categorical X□
Inverted pyramid □
Problem solution □
Spatial □
Other □
2. What visual techniques did the writer use to enhance
authenticity and mood? Appearance Font X□ Arrangement on page X□ Graphics X□ Other □
3. What point of view did the writer select? The subject’s □
An inanimate object’s □
Other X□
Organization How did the writer choose to organize the piece to accomplish the purpose? 1. Organizational pattern Chronological □
Order of importance □
Categorical X□
Inverted pyramid □
Problem solution □
Spatial □
Other □
2. What visual techniques did the writer use to enhance
authenticity and mood? Appearance Font X□ Arrangement on page X□ Graphics X□ Other □
3. What point of view did the writer select? The subject’s □
An inanimate object’s □
Other X□
Organization How did the writer choose to organize the piece to accomplish the purpose? 1. Organizational pattern Chronological □
Order of importance X□
Categorical □
Inverted pyramid □
Problem solution □
Spatial □
Other □
2. What visual techniques did the writer use to enhance
authenticity and mood? Appearance Font X□ Arrangement on page X□ Graphics X□ Other □
3. What point of view did the writer select? The subject’s □
An inanimate object’s □
Other X□
Organization How did the writer choose to organize the piece to accomplish the purpose? 1. Organizational pattern Chronological □
Order of importance X □
Categorical □
Inverted pyramid □
Problem solution □
Spatial □
Other □
2. What visual techniques did the writer use to enhance
authenticity and mood? Appearance Font X□ Arrangement on page X□ Graphics □ Other □
3. What point of view did the writer select? The subject’s X□
An inanimate object’s □
Other □
Organization How did the writer choose to organize the piece to accomplish the purpose? 1. Organizational pattern Chronological □
Order of importance □
Categorical □
Inverted pyramid □
Problem solution □
Spatial □
Other X□
2. Lead Makes reader want to read on X□ Introduces subject X□
3. Transitions Uses words or phrases to link ideas □ Ideas lead naturally one to the next □ Lack of transitions is appropriate for piece X □
4. Ending Smooth and natural X□ Piece feels like a unified whole □ Writer effectively leaves the reader in suspense or wonder □
Language and Style Which word choices are particularly effective? Specific action verbs X □ Specific nouns X□ Unique language use X□ Sentence variety X□
What language techniques did the writer use to enhance authenticity and mood? Spelling □ Sentence style X□ Dialect X □ Register □ Other □
Genre: A message
Information: A message about the evidence in the box
Genre and Information match? Yes
Genre: A program
Information: About events that were taking place that night, witch related
Genre and Information match? Yes
Genre: An invitation
Information: Time and place of the event, more information about witchcraft
Genre and Information match? Yes
Genre: A newspaper article
Information: Background on Reverend Samuel Parris
Genre and Information match? Yes but doesn’t really relate to witchcraft
Genre: Recipe book
Information: A recipe on how to torment your enemies
Genre and Information match? Yes
Genre: Play
Information: about a witch in witchcraft
Genre and Information match? Yes
Genre: A narrative perspective from a witch
Information: shows perspective from a witch after confessing
Genre and Information match? Yes
Genre: A poem
Information: About a man who was killed by the Putnams
Genre and Information match? Yes
Genre: A book
Information: about a person who used to be a Puritan and their life
Genre and Information match? Yes
Genre: A poem
Information: About someone who was accused of being a witch
Genre and Information match? Yes
Genre: A story
Information: someone describing the story of their maker Tituba
Genre and Information match? Yes
Genre: A poem
Information: about the hands of people at different steps of their punishment
Genre and Information match? Yes
Genre: A song
Information: about witchcraft
Genre and Information match? Yes Does the project have unity? Yes Can you see how the writer created cohesion among the pieces? If so, how? Yes, every piece was either about the effect of witchcraft on people or about a witch’s life
Topic Talk: Event, Issue, or Other Topic of Interest
Topic Choice: Auditory Processing Disorder/Sensory Processing Disorder
List five facts that you already know about this topic:
Someone can have this learning disability and it makes them unable to understand material in school.
The student can hear everything fine but the process from the ears to the brain is interrupted.
Loud noises can really affect a person with auditory processing disorder.
Its also known as CAPD – Central Auditory Processing Disorder
Kids with this do not necessarily understand the difference in two words that sounds a like.
Answer these questions about this person:
1. How did this topic impact the world? This disability impacts the world because at least 5% of all children have this and it is very discouraging to their learning. 2. Why is there still interest in it today, or why will there continue to be interest in it? There is still interest about this topic today because it has such a strong impact on students and people try to learn more about it to try and help these students with the disability. 3. Why are you interested in researching this topic? I am interested in researching this topic because my boyfriend has this disability and I see how it affects him. He tries really hard in school because he wants to do his best, but he never seems to understand certain things and it really discourages him. I hope that through this research I will be able to understand more about this disorder and help him.4. How do you personally connect with this topic? I do not personally connect with this topic, but my boyfriend has it and it is very frustrating for me to understand why he can’t understand certain material even after explaining it many times. Resources
What resources do you think will be useful to you? Specific books? Series of books? Magazines? Periodicals? Interviews? Internet sites? Films? Other?
Specific books based on learning disorders, one-on-one talks with students who have this disorder, internet sites and interviews with people who have this disorder or people who have tried to help people with this disorder
Once you have completed worksheets for TWO topics, please answer these two questions; be prepared to discuss your answers in class: 1. Of your two topic choices, which one do you think you will find the most information about? Please explain. I think that I will find the most information about Coldplay because they are such a world renowned band. Finding interviews, internet articles, and tapes from their concerts will be easy to find and it will be useful for the whole Multigenre project in general. 2. Of your two topic choices, which one do you really like the best? Please explain. Of the two topics, I really like the Sensory/Auditory Processing Disorder the best. It may be hard to find a lot of information on it though. I feel like this choice will benefit me the most in the end and it will be the most interesting. It’s always interesting to me when I can learn more about a disability that I don’t have and use it to better understand other people who may have that disability. Topic Talk: Person Topic Choice: Coldplay List five facts that you already know about this person:
They are an English alternative rock band.
Their lead singer is Chris Martin.
One of their most recent CDs was Viva la Vida.
They were formed as a group in 1997.
There are four members of Coldplay.
Answer these questions about this person: 1. How did this person impact the world? Coldplay is a highly acknowledged band in the United States as well as England. They have many popular songs known throughout the world and have also influenced many other bands. 2. Why do we still learn about this person and his/her works today?
We still learn about this band because they are loved throughout the world and have influenced many other bands by putting a different feel to alternative rock. 3. Why are you interested in researching this person? I am interested in researching this group because Coldplay is my favorite band, as well as many other people that I know. It is such a different approach to music because the sound is portrayed in many different and unique ways. I would love to get to know more about how their band started and the skills behind each member. 4. How do you personally connect with this person? I have listened to this band for many years and I have also learned many of their songs on the piano. A lot of their songs correspond with many memories that I have.
Resources
What resources do you think will be useful to you? Specific books? Series of books? Magazines? Periodicals? Interviews? Internet sites? Films? Other?
Specific books including Coldplay, Magazine articles about them, Interviews with the members of the band, Internet sites, Concerts, and TV documentaries
My name is Annaliese Berkenstock. I am studying Early Childhood and Special Education. Growing up in a family with four other siblings has been the start for my love for little kids. I am a Blackbelt in Kenpo Karate. I played the piano for eight years and the flute for three. During high school I also played lacrosse. My summer consisted of working at my two jobs, Gearo's Restaurant and Giant, and traveling down the shore, Ocean City New Jersey. I live in a small town called Huntingdon Valley which is located right outside of Philly. Watching Philadelphia Flyers games and visiting the Wachovia Center to attend their games is one of my favorite things to do. I have been obsessed with the Flyers ever since I was younger. I learn very well in an environment where the teacher and students interact and the students are given one on one time with the teacher. I can't wait to meet all of the new people here at Bloomsburg. I don't mind reading for schoolwork, but its not my favorite. My least favorite thing to do in school is write essays. I already love Bloomsburg and I can't wait to see all of the opportunities that I experience throughout my four years here!
Before Bloomsburg, I lived in…Huntingdon Valley
At Bloomsburg, I want to major in…Early Childhood and Special Education
Right now, I’m most interested in…Introduction to Individuals with Exceptions class
My favorite musical artist is….Coldplay
My favorite movie is….Miracle
One thing I like to do in my spare time is…hang out with my family
When it comes to technology, I’m most comfortable with…(put X next to all that apply)
Microsoft Word x
Microsoft Powerpoint x
Email x
Cellphone x
Text messaging x
Taking cellphone pictures x
Taking cellphone video x
Taking cellphone audio x
Video editing
Blogging or Social Networking (e.g., Facebook) x
Making websites
My favorite teachers were the ones who…got to know every student and was willing to do anything to help the students succeed.
But I didn’t like classes in which…the teachers were lazy and didn’t love teaching.
In this class, I’m most nervous about…writing essays.
In this class, I’m most excited about…the way that we interact through Wiki.
If there’s one thing you should know about me as a student, it’s…I learn in quiet settings and with dedicated teachers.
If there’s one thing you should know about me in general, it’s…I love my family. This explanation really made a lot of sense to me because as I was rating myself, I realized that each section had to do with a different type of characteristic. The ones which I scored the highest on were Musical (Style 5), Interpersonal (Style 6), and Intrapersoal (Style 7). Subjects which don't interest me, such as science and english were scored the least out of all of them. I love music and I have played two musical instruments so a lot of things concerning music interest me. The other two which I scored high on are about the way that I know myself and the way that I communicate with other people. I believe that these are my two strongpoints.Learning Styles Profile Rate each of the following on the basis of 1 to 4. 1=least like you; 2=a little like you 3=quite a bit like you; 4=most like you
Learning Style #1
Do you:
Like to write? 1
Like to learn new words? 2
Like to tell stories? 3
Enjoy reading? 1
Give good directions to others so that they understand the first time? 2
Have a good memory for names, dates, facts? 3
Enjoy making or hearing puns? 2
Enjoy metaphors? 1 Total score 15
Learning Style #2
Do you:
Like to work with computers and calculators? 2
Enjoy math class? 4
Easily add numbers in your head? 4
Enjoy doing science experiments? 1
Ask a lot of questions about how things work?2
Enjoy chess, checkers, or other strategy games?3
Enjoy logic puzzles or brainteasers? 3
Like to go by steps, from A to B to C, rather than jumping from A to D?4 Total score23 Learning Style #3
Do you:
Read maps, charts, or diagrams more easily than text?2
Build interesting three dimensional constructions (like LEGO buildings or others)?2
Prefer to draw pictures rather than tell stories? 2
Find your way to a new place easily? 1
Like to take things apart and then try to figure out how to put them back together? 2
Doodle a lot on notebooks? 4
Visualize the back side of an object from looking at the front? 2
Estimate distances between objects easily? 2 Total score17
Learning Style #4
Do you:
Find activities like riding a bike, skating, or walking on a balance beam easy? 2
Run, swim, and exercise without getting tired? 2
Learn to play new sports easily and quickly? 1
Learn a new dance step easily and quickly? 1
Use a lot of hand gestures and body movements when talking to friends? 2
Like touching things you’ve just seen? 3
Cleverly mimic other people’s gestures or mannerisms? 4
Move, tap, or fidget while seated for a long time in one spot? 3 Total score18
Learning Style #5
Do you:
Enjoy playing a musical instrument? 4
Listen to music a lot? 4
Hum or sing a lot? 4
Tell people when music sounds off-key? 4
Have a good singing voice? 2
Remember the melodies of songs? 4
Sing harmony? 4
Compose music in your head or on paper?2 Total score 28 Learning Style #6
Do you:
Like to work and/or play with others? 3
Understand how people are feeling by looking at their faces? 4
Give advice to friends who have problems? 4
Have a good sense of empathy or concern for others? 3
Seem to be street-smart? 3
Seem to be a natural leader on teams?3
Get energy from being with people rather than being alone?3
Feel that several minds working on something are better than one? 4 Total score 27
Learning Style #7
Do you:
Often need a quiet place to work or just be alone? 3
Like to make collections of things that have special meaning for you? 4
Remember your dreams? 4
Display a sense of independence or strong will? 4
Have a realistic sense of your own strengths and weaknesses? 4
Accurately express how you are feeling? 3
Have an interest or a hobby that you don’t talk much about? 3
Get energy from being alone rather than being with people? 2 Total score27 Learning Style #8
Do you:
Enjoy collecting bugs, flowers, or rocks? 2
Like to closely examine what you find in nature? 2
Keep detailed records of your observations of nature? 1
Like to watch natural phenomena like the moon/tides and hear explanations about them? 2
Become fascinated with one thing from nature and want to learn about it thoroughly? 2
Want to find out the name of a bird or a bug you’ve seen?2
Like to classify things? 1
Want to become a geologist, biologist, or some other type of scientist? 1 Total score13
Other personal pageWriting Analysis Strategy: Part III: Analysis of a Multigenre Piece
Read each piece of the project carefully and check all that apply. Write specific examples in the space below for each of the genres in the project.
Genre: Message
What effective choices did the writer make regarding use
of information, appearance, and point of view? The message gave a lot of information on the evidence. The point of view is from the Danvers Police Department.
1. The reader learns about the topic from the piece. No
2. What visual techniques did the writer use to enhance
authenticity and mood?
Appearance
Font □
Arrangement on page X□
Graphics □
Other □
3. What point of view did the writer select?
The subject’s □
An inanimate object’s □
Other X□
Organization
How did the writer choose to organize the piece to
accomplish the purpose?
1. Organizational pattern
Chronological □
Order of importance X□
Categorical □
Inverted pyramid □
Problem solution □
Spatial □
Other □
©2006 by Melinda Putz from A Teacher’s Guide to the Multigenre Research Project. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
HANDOUT 2F
2. Lead
Makes reader want to read on □
Introduces subject X□
3. Transitions
Uses words or phrases to link ideas □
Ideas lead naturally one to the next X□
Lack of transitions is appropriate for piece □
4. Ending
Smooth and natural □
Piece feels like a unified whole □
Writer effectively leaves the reader in
suspense or wonder X□
Language and Style
Which word choices are particularly effective?
Specific action verbs □
Specific nouns X□
Unique language use □
Sentence variety □
What language techniques did the writer use to
enhance authenticity and mood?
Spelling □
Sentence style □
Dialect X□
Register □
Other □
©2006 by Melinda Putz from A Teacher’s Guide to the Multigenre Research Project. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
HANDOUT 2F (continued)
Writing Analysis Strategy: Part III: Analysis of a Multigenre Piece
Read each piece of the project carefully and check all that apply. Write specific examples in the space below for each of the genres in the project.
Genre: Program
What effective choices did the writer make regarding use
of information, appearance, and point of view? The program gives information on the events that night and its from the point of view of the holders of the events. The appearance is very well done.
1. The reader learns about the topic from the piece. Yes
2. What visual techniques did the writer use to enhance
authenticity and mood?
Appearance
Font X□
Arrangement on page X□
Graphics X□
Other □
3. What point of view did the writer select?
The subject’s □
An inanimate object’s □
Other X□
Organization
How did the writer choose to organize the piece to
accomplish the purpose?
1. Organizational pattern
Chronological □
Order of importance □
Categorical X□
Inverted pyramid □
Problem solution □
Spatial □
Other □
©2006 by Melinda Putz from A Teacher’s Guide to the Multigenre Research Project. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
HANDOUT 2F
2. Lead
Makes reader want to read on X□
Introduces subject X□
3. Transitions
Uses words or phrases to link ideas □
Ideas lead naturally one to the next X□
Lack of transitions is appropriate for piece □
4. Ending
Smooth and natural X□
Piece feels like a unified whole X□
Writer effectively leaves the reader in
suspense or wonder X□
Language and Style
Which word choices are particularly effective?
Specific action verbs □
Specific nouns X□
Unique language use X□
Sentence variety X□
What language techniques did the writer use to
enhance authenticity and mood?
Spelling □
Sentence style □
Dialect □
Register □
Other X□
©2006 by Melinda Putz from A Teacher’s Guide to the Multigenre Research Project. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
HANDOUT 2F (continued)
Writing Analysis Strategy: Part III: Analysis of a Multigenre Piece
Read each piece of the project carefully and check all that apply. Write specific examples in the space below for each of the genres in the project.
Genre: Invitation
What effective choices did the writer make regarding use
of information, appearance, and point of view? The invitation gives information about the event that is going to be held. The appearance is very nice and the point of view is from the people who are holding the event.
1. The reader learns about the topic from the piece. Yes
2. What visual techniques did the writer use to enhance
authenticity and mood?
Appearance
Font X□
Arrangement on page X□
Graphics X□
Other □
3. What point of view did the writer select?
The subject’s □
An inanimate object’s □
Other X□
Organization
How did the writer choose to organize the piece to
accomplish the purpose?
1. Organizational pattern
Chronological □
Order of importance □
Categorical X□
Inverted pyramid □
Problem solution □
Spatial □
Other □
©2006 by Melinda Putz from A Teacher’s Guide to the Multigenre Research Project. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
HANDOUT 2F
2. Lead
Makes reader want to read on X□
Introduces subject X□
3. Transitions
Uses words or phrases to link ideas □
Ideas lead naturally one to the next X□
Lack of transitions is appropriate for piece □
4. Ending
Smooth and natural X□
Piece feels like a unified whole X□
Writer effectively leaves the reader in
suspense or wonder X□
Language and Style
Which word choices are particularly effective?
Specific action verbs □
Specific nouns X□
Unique language use X□
Sentence variety X□
What language techniques did the writer use to
enhance authenticity and mood?
Spelling □
Sentence style □
Dialect □
Register □
Other X□
©2006 by Melinda Putz from A Teacher’s Guide to the Multigenre Research Project. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
HANDOUT 2F (continued)
Writing Analysis Strategy: Part III: Analysis of a Multigenre Piece
Read each piece of the project carefully and check all that apply. Write specific examples in the space below for each of the genres in the project.
Genre: Newspaper article
What effective choices did the writer make regarding use
of information, appearance, and point of view? The newspaper article gives information about the Salem Witch Trials and who is involved. The appearance looks exactly like a newspaper article.
1. The reader learns about the topic from the piece. Yes
2. What visual techniques did the writer use to enhance
authenticity and mood?
Appearance
Font X□
Arrangement on page X□
Graphics X□
Other □
3. What point of view did the writer select?
The subject’s □
An inanimate object’s □
Other X□
Organization
How did the writer choose to organize the piece to
accomplish the purpose?
1. Organizational pattern
Chronological □
Order of importance X□
Categorical □
Inverted pyramid □
Problem solution □
Spatial □
Other □
©2006 by Melinda Putz from A Teacher’s Guide to the Multigenre Research Project. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
HANDOUT 2F
2. Lead
Makes reader want to read on □
Introduces subject X□
3. Transitions
Uses words or phrases to link ideas X□
Ideas lead naturally one to the next □
Lack of transitions is appropriate for piece □
4. Ending
Smooth and natural X□
Piece feels like a unified whole X□
Writer effectively leaves the reader in
suspense or wonder □
Language and Style
Which word choices are particularly effective?
Specific action verbs □
Specific nouns □
Unique language use X□
Sentence variety X□
What language techniques did the writer use to
enhance authenticity and mood?
Spelling □
Sentence style X□
Dialect □
Register □
Other □
©2006 by Melinda Putz from A Teacher’s Guide to the Multigenre Research Project. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
HANDOUT 2F (continued)
Writing Analysis Strategy: Part III: Analysis of a Multigenre Piece
Read each piece of the project carefully and check all that apply. Write specific examples in the space below for each of the genres in the project.
Genre: Recipe
What effective choices did the writer make regarding use
of information, appearance, and point of view? The recipe is information on how to get back at your enemies. The appearance looks like a recipe book and makes people want to keep reading. The point of view is from the person who is writing the book.
1. The reader learns about the topic from the piece. Yes
2. What visual techniques did the writer use to enhance
authenticity and mood?
Appearance
Font X□
Arrangement on page X□
Graphics X□
Other □
3. What point of view did the writer select?
The subject’s □
An inanimate object’s □
Other X□
Organization
How did the writer choose to organize the piece to
accomplish the purpose?
1. Organizational pattern
Chronological □
Order of importance X □
Categorical □
Inverted pyramid □
Problem solution □
Spatial □
Other □
©2006 by Melinda Putz from A Teacher’s Guide to the Multigenre Research Project. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
HANDOUT 2F
2. Lead
Makes reader want to read on X□
Introduces subject □
3. Transitions
Uses words or phrases to link ideas □
Ideas lead naturally one to the next X□
Lack of transitions is appropriate for piece □
4. Ending
Smooth and natural X□
Piece feels like a unified whole X□
Writer effectively leaves the reader in
suspense or wonder □
Language and Style
Which word choices are particularly effective?
Specific action verbs □
Specific nouns X□
Unique language use □
Sentence variety □
What language techniques did the writer use to
enhance authenticity and mood?
Spelling □
Sentence style □
Dialect X□
Register □
Other □
©2006 by Melinda Putz from A Teacher’s Guide to the Multigenre Research Project. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
HANDOUT 2F (continued)
Writing Analysis Strategy: Part III: Analysis of a Multigenre Piece
Read each piece of the project carefully and check all that apply. Write specific examples in the space below for each of the genres in the project.
Genre: Play
What effective choices did the writer make regarding use
of information, appearance, and point of view? The play gives information about the life of a witch. The appearance looks exactly like a play and the point of view is from the characters in the play.
1. The reader learns about the topic from the piece. Yes
2. What visual techniques did the writer use to enhance
authenticity and mood?
Appearance
Font X□
Arrangement on page X□
Graphics □
Other □
3. What point of view did the writer select?
The subject’s X□
An inanimate object’s □
Other □
Organization
How did the writer choose to organize the piece to
accomplish the purpose?
1. Organizational pattern
Chronological □
Order of importance □
Categorical □
Inverted pyramid □
Problem solution □
Spatial □
Other X□
©2006 by Melinda Putz from A Teacher’s Guide to the Multigenre Research Project. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
HANDOUT 2F
2. Lead
Makes reader want to read on X□
Introduces subject X□
3. Transitions
Uses words or phrases to link ideas □
Ideas lead naturally one to the next □
Lack of transitions is appropriate for piece X □
4. Ending
Smooth and natural X□
Piece feels like a unified whole □
Writer effectively leaves the reader in
suspense or wonder □
Language and Style
Which word choices are particularly effective?
Specific action verbs X □
Specific nouns X□
Unique language use X□
Sentence variety X□
What language techniques did the writer use to
enhance authenticity and mood?
Spelling □
Sentence style X□
Dialect X □
Register □
Other □
©2006 by Melinda Putz from A Teacher’s Guide to the Multigenre Research Project. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
HANDOUT 2F (continued)
Genre: A message
Information: A message about the evidence in the box
Genre and Information match? Yes
Genre: A program
Information: About events that were taking place that night, witch related
Genre and Information match? Yes
Genre: An invitation
Information: Time and place of the event, more information about witchcraft
Genre and Information match? Yes
Genre: A newspaper article
Information: Background on Reverend Samuel Parris
Genre and Information match? Yes but doesn’t really relate to witchcraft
Genre: Recipe book
Information: A recipe on how to torment your enemies
Genre and Information match? Yes
Genre: Play
Information: about a witch in witchcraft
Genre and Information match? Yes
Genre: A narrative perspective from a witch
Information: shows perspective from a witch after confessing
Genre and Information match? Yes
Genre: A poem
Information: About a man who was killed by the Putnams
Genre and Information match? Yes
Genre: A book
Information: about a person who used to be a Puritan and their life
Genre and Information match? Yes
Genre: A poem
Information: About someone who was accused of being a witch
Genre and Information match? Yes
Genre: A story
Information: someone describing the story of their maker Tituba
Genre and Information match? Yes
Genre: A poem
Information: about the hands of people at different steps of their punishment
Genre and Information match? Yes
Genre: A song
Information: about witchcraft
Genre and Information match? Yes
Does the project have unity? Yes
Can you see how the writer created cohesion among the pieces? If so, how? Yes, every piece was either about the effect of witchcraft on people or about a witch’s life
Topic Talk: Event, Issue, or Other Topic of Interest
Topic Choice: Auditory Processing Disorder/Sensory Processing Disorder
List five facts that you already know about this topic:
Answer these questions about this person:
1. How did this topic impact the world?
This disability impacts the world because at least 5% of all children have this and it is very discouraging to their learning.
2. Why is there still interest in it today, or why will there continue to be interest in it?
There is still interest about this topic today because it has such a strong impact on students and people try to learn more about it to try and help these students with the disability.
3. Why are you interested in researching this topic?
I am interested in researching this topic because my boyfriend has this disability and I see how it affects him. He tries really hard in school because he wants to do his best, but he never seems to understand certain things and it really discourages him. I hope that through this research I will be able to understand more about this disorder and help him.4. How do you personally connect with this topic?
I do not personally connect with this topic, but my boyfriend has it and it is very frustrating for me to understand why he can’t understand certain material even after explaining it many times.
Resources
What resources do you think will be useful to you? Specific books? Series of books? Magazines? Periodicals? Interviews? Internet sites? Films? Other?
Specific books based on learning disorders, one-on-one talks with students who have this disorder, internet sites and interviews with people who have this disorder or people who have tried to help people with this disorder
Once you have completed worksheets for TWO topics, please answer these two questions; be prepared to discuss your answers in class:
1. Of your two topic choices, which one do you think you will find the most information about? Please explain.
I think that I will find the most information about Coldplay because they are such a world renowned band. Finding interviews, internet articles, and tapes from their concerts will be easy to find and it will be useful for the whole Multigenre project in general.
2. Of your two topic choices, which one do you really like the best? Please explain.
Of the two topics, I really like the Sensory/Auditory Processing Disorder the best. It may be hard to find a lot of information on it though. I feel like this choice will benefit me the most in the end and it will be the most interesting. It’s always interesting to me when I can learn more about a disability that I don’t have and use it to better understand other people who may have that disability.
Topic Talk: Person
Topic Choice: Coldplay
List five facts that you already know about this person:
Answer these questions about this person:
1. How did this person impact the world?
Coldplay is a highly acknowledged band in the United States as well as England. They have many popular songs known throughout the world and have also influenced many other bands.
2. Why do we still learn about this person and his/her works today?
We still learn about this band because they are loved throughout the world and have influenced many other bands by putting a different feel to alternative rock. 3. Why are you interested in researching this person?
I am interested in researching this group because Coldplay is my favorite band, as well as many other people that I know. It is such a different approach to music because the sound is portrayed in many different and unique ways. I would love to get to know more about how their band started and the skills behind each member. 4. How do you personally connect with this person?
I have listened to this band for many years and I have also learned many of their songs on the piano. A lot of their songs correspond with many memories that I have.
Resources
What resources do you think will be useful to you? Specific books? Series of books? Magazines? Periodicals? Interviews? Internet sites? Films? Other?
Specific books including Coldplay, Magazine articles about them, Interviews with the members of the band, Internet sites, Concerts, and TV documentaries
My name is Annaliese Berkenstock. I am studying Early Childhood and Special Education. Growing up in a family with four other siblings has been the start for my love for little kids. I am a Blackbelt in Kenpo Karate. I played the piano for eight years and the flute for three. During high school I also played lacrosse. My summer consisted of working at my two jobs, Gearo's Restaurant and Giant, and traveling down the shore, Ocean City New Jersey. I live in a small town called Huntingdon Valley which is located right outside of Philly. Watching Philadelphia Flyers games and visiting the Wachovia Center to attend their games is one of my favorite things to do. I have been obsessed with the Flyers ever since I was younger. I learn very well in an environment where the teacher and students interact and the students are given one on one time with the teacher. I can't wait to meet all of the new people here at Bloomsburg. I don't mind reading for schoolwork, but its not my favorite. My least favorite thing to do in school is write essays. I already love Bloomsburg and I can't wait to see all of the opportunities that I experience throughout my four years here!
Before Bloomsburg, I lived in…Huntingdon Valley
At Bloomsburg, I want to major in…Early Childhood and Special Education
Right now, I’m most interested in…Introduction to Individuals with Exceptions class
My favorite musical artist is….Coldplay
My favorite movie is….Miracle
One thing I like to do in my spare time is…hang out with my family
When it comes to technology, I’m most comfortable with…(put X next to all that apply)
Microsoft Word x
Microsoft Powerpoint x
Email x
Cellphone x
Text messaging x
Taking cellphone pictures x
Taking cellphone video x
Taking cellphone audio x
Video editing
Blogging or Social Networking (e.g., Facebook) x
Making websites
My favorite teachers were the ones who…got to know every student and was willing to do anything to help the students succeed.
But I didn’t like classes in which…the teachers were lazy and didn’t love teaching.
In this class, I’m most nervous about…writing essays.
In this class, I’m most excited about…the way that we interact through Wiki.
If there’s one thing you should know about me as a student, it’s…I learn in quiet settings and with dedicated teachers.
If there’s one thing you should know about me in general, it’s…I love my family. This explanation really made a lot of sense to me because as I was rating myself, I realized that each section had to do with a different type of characteristic. The ones which I scored the highest on were Musical (Style 5), Interpersonal (Style 6), and Intrapersoal (Style 7). Subjects which don't interest me, such as science and english were scored the least out of all of them. I love music and I have played two musical instruments so a lot of things concerning music interest me. The other two which I scored high on are about the way that I know myself and the way that I communicate with other people. I believe that these are my two strongpoints. Learning Styles Profile
Rate each of the following on the basis of 1 to 4.
1=least like you; 2=a little like you 3=quite a bit like you; 4=most like you
Learning Style #1
Do you:
Like to write? 1
Like to learn new words? 2
Like to tell stories? 3
Enjoy reading? 1
Give good directions to others so that they understand the first time? 2
Have a good memory for names, dates, facts? 3
Enjoy making or hearing puns? 2
Enjoy metaphors? 1
Total score 15
Learning Style #2
Do you:
Like to work with computers and calculators? 2
Enjoy math class? 4
Easily add numbers in your head? 4
Enjoy doing science experiments? 1
Ask a lot of questions about how things work?2
Enjoy chess, checkers, or other strategy games?3
Enjoy logic puzzles or brainteasers? 3
Like to go by steps, from A to B to C, rather than jumping from A to D?4
Total score23
Learning Style #3
Do you:
Read maps, charts, or diagrams more easily than text?2
Build interesting three dimensional constructions (like LEGO buildings or others)?2
Prefer to draw pictures rather than tell stories? 2
Find your way to a new place easily? 1
Like to take things apart and then try to figure out how to put them back together? 2
Doodle a lot on notebooks? 4
Visualize the back side of an object from looking at the front? 2
Estimate distances between objects easily? 2
Total score17
Learning Style #4
Do you:
Find activities like riding a bike, skating, or walking on a balance beam easy? 2
Run, swim, and exercise without getting tired? 2
Learn to play new sports easily and quickly? 1
Learn a new dance step easily and quickly? 1
Use a lot of hand gestures and body movements when talking to friends? 2
Like touching things you’ve just seen? 3
Cleverly mimic other people’s gestures or mannerisms? 4
Move, tap, or fidget while seated for a long time in one spot? 3
Total score18
Learning Style #5
Do you:
Enjoy playing a musical instrument? 4
Listen to music a lot? 4
Hum or sing a lot? 4
Tell people when music sounds off-key? 4
Have a good singing voice? 2
Remember the melodies of songs? 4
Sing harmony? 4
Compose music in your head or on paper?2
Total score 28
Learning Style #6
Do you:
Like to work and/or play with others? 3
Understand how people are feeling by looking at their faces? 4
Give advice to friends who have problems? 4
Have a good sense of empathy or concern for others? 3
Seem to be street-smart? 3
Seem to be a natural leader on teams?3
Get energy from being with people rather than being alone?3
Feel that several minds working on something are better than one? 4
Total score 27
Learning Style #7
Do you:
Often need a quiet place to work or just be alone? 3
Like to make collections of things that have special meaning for you? 4
Remember your dreams? 4
Display a sense of independence or strong will? 4
Have a realistic sense of your own strengths and weaknesses? 4
Accurately express how you are feeling? 3
Have an interest or a hobby that you don’t talk much about? 3
Get energy from being alone rather than being with people? 2
Total score27
Learning Style #8
Do you:
Enjoy collecting bugs, flowers, or rocks? 2
Like to closely examine what you find in nature? 2
Keep detailed records of your observations of nature? 1
Like to watch natural phenomena like the moon/tides and hear explanations about them? 2
Become fascinated with one thing from nature and want to learn about it thoroughly? 2
Want to find out the name of a bird or a bug you’ve seen?2
Like to classify things? 1
Want to become a geologist, biologist, or some other type of scientist? 1
Total score13