My name is Melissa Geisel. Im an education major, planning to be an elementary education teacher. Writing is not my strongest point so if i ask you all questions, dont mind me :) I love helping people so if you need anything let me know! I live on the 2nd floor of Columbia with my twin sister, Jessica Geisel, who is also in this class! We love meeting new people so stop by whenever!
Use your process journal and the stages of your project saved on your
personal page as you reflect on what you've learned:
--about your topic? what surprised you? I was surprised on what
I learned about eating disorders. It is a well known topic and I thought
that I would know most of the important facts.
--about writing? what steps of this process were especially difficult or
rewarding for you? It was very difficult for me to relate writing and to my topic. I did include an essay like genre.
--about teaching? do you see yourself using multigenre with your future students? why or why not?n I am deffinately
going to do the multigenre porject or something like it with my students. It is a great project and is a lot more intersting
than writing a 10 page paper on a certain topic.
Before Bloomsburg, I lived in… New York until i was 4 and then moved to the Poconos
At Bloomsburg, I want to major in… Elementary Education
Right now, I’m most interest in… Getting involved in activities at BU
My favorite musical artist is…. If I had to pick one... Chris Daughtry
My favorite movie is…. Click
One thing I like to do in my spare time is… Dance or sleep
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… Tried to make class as fun and interesting as possible
But I didn’t like classes in which… All the teacher did was ramble
In this class, I’m most nervous about… Getting used to wiki!
In this class, I’m most excited about… Learning new things that will help me in my future career
If there’s one thing you should know about me as a student, it’s… I ask for help, a lot!
If there’s one thing you should know about me in general, it’s… I'm a fun person and I love to meet new people
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? 1
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? 1
Enjoy making or hearing puns? 1
Enjoy metaphors? 1
Total score 11
Learning Style #2
Do you:
Like to work with computers and calculators? 2
Enjoy math class? 1
Easily add numbers in your head? 1
Enjoy doing science experiments? 1
Ask a lot of questions about how things work? 4
Enjoy chess, checkers, or other strategy games? 1
Enjoy logic puzzles or brainteasers? 2
Like to go by steps, from A to B to C, rather than jumping from A to D? 4 Total score 16 Learning Style #3
Do you:
Read maps, charts, or diagrams more easily than text? 3
Build interesting three dimensional constructions (like LEGO buildings or others)? 2
Prefer to draw pictures rather than tell stories? 3
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? 1
Estimate distances between objects easily? 1 Total score 17
Learning Style #4
Do you:
Find activities like riding a bike, skating, or walking on a balance beam easy? 4
Run, swim, and exercise without getting tired? 4
Learn to play new sports easily and quickly? 3
Learn a new dance step easily and quickly? 4
Use a lot of hand gestures and body movements when talking to friends? 3
Like touching things you’ve just seen? 1
Cleverly mimic other people’s gestures or mannerisms? 3
Move, tap, or fidget while seated for a long time in one spot? 4 Total score 26
Learning Style #5
Do you:
Enjoy playing a musical instrument? 1
Listen to music a lot? 4
Hum or sing a lot? 4
Tell people when music sounds off-key? 1
Have a good singing voice? 1
Remember the melodies of songs? 4
Sing harmony? 2
Compose music in your head or on paper? 1 Total score 18 Learning Style #6
Do you:
Like to work and/or play with others? 4
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? 4
Seem to be street-smart? 3
Seem to be a natural leader on teams? 4
Get energy from being with people rather than being alone? 4
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? 4
Like to make collections of things that have special meaning for you? 4
Remember your dreams? 3
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? 2
Get energy from being alone rather than being with people? 1 Total score 25 Learning Style #8
Do you:
Enjoy collecting bugs, flowers, or rocks? 1
Like to closely examine what you find in nature? 1
Keep detailed records of your observations of nature? 1
Like to watch natural phenomena like the moon/tides and hear explanations about them? 1
Become fascinated with one thing from nature and want to learn about it thoroughly? 1
Want to find out the name of a bird or a bug you’ve seen?1
Like to classify things? 1
Want to become a geologist, biologist, or some other type of scientist? 1 Total score 8
Topic Talk: Person
Topic Choice: Dr. Seuss
List five facts that you already know about this person:
1. He is the author of many famous childrens books.
2. Read Across America Day is March 2 (his bday), which we honor because of the many books he has written and the impact he has had on reading.
3. His real name is Theodor Geisel
4. Theodor Geisel a distant relative of mine
5. He died the year I was born, 1991
Answer these questions about this person:
1. How did this person impact the world?
He wrote many children’s books and was able to make reading more fun for children.
2. Why do we still learn about this person and his/her works today?
Because many people still read his books and use them as examples for children’s books.
3. Why are you interested in researching this person?
Because he is a relative of mine and I want to find out more about him then I already know
4. How do you personally connect with this person? He is my distant relative.
Resources
What resources do you think will be useful to you? Specific books? Series of books? Magazines? Periodicals? Interviews? Internet sites? Films? Other?
Biography’s on him, his books, and other books will be usefully.
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 feel that I would find out more information about eating disorders because it is a huge problem throughout the whole world.
2. Of your two topic choices, which one do you really like the best? Please explain.
I would like to find out more information about Dr. Seuss, because he is one of my distant relatives, but I know I would get a lot farther in the project if I chose the topic on eating disorders.
Topic Talk: Event, Issue, or Other Topic of Interest
Topic Choice: Eating Disorders
List five facts that you already know about this topic:
There are many types
2. Eating Disorders can be very dangerous to your health.
3. They are most common in women, but men can have them too.
4. They are addicting, almost like a drug.
5. If you do not get help for eating disorders, it may stay with you for the rest of your life.
Answer these questions about this topic:
1. How did it/will it impact the world?
Eating disorders have destroyed thousands of peoples lives and will continue to destroy lives if they are not taken care of.
2. Why is there still interest in it today, or why will there continue to be interest in it?
Because many people struggle with the same things and will continue to struggle with this disease.
3. Why are you interested in researching this topic?
Because I know some people who had, and have an eating disorder and I want to discuss these issues more with people and be able to help
4. How do you personally connect with this topic?
I myself have never had an eating disorder but I know people who have.
Resources
What resources do you think will be useful to you? Specific books? Series of books? Magazines? Periodicals? Interviews? Internet sites? Films? Other?
Any type of book, magazine will help me get information. Interviews with people who have eating disorders will also help me get real life information. Internet sites may also be of great use to me.
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 feel that I would find out more information about eating disorders because it is a huge problem throughout the whole world.
2. Of your two topic choices, which one do you really like the best? Please explain.
I would like to find out more information about Dr. Seuss, because he is one of my distant relatives, but I know I would get a lot farther in the project if I chose the topic on eating disorders.
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. 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 □
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 x Categorical X
Inverted pyramid □ Problem solution □ Spatial □ Other □
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□
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 □
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
. 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 □
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 □
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 Book 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 □
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 □
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
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 □
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 genre was about witch craft or something related to it. Writing Analysis Strategy: Part II: Holistic Analysis
Genre Letter from College President
Genre
Letter from Counselor
Genre
Testimony
Quickly look over the entire project. In each box write the genre of each piece and the type of information it appears the writer has chosen to include. Do you think the genre is appropriate for that kind of information?
Topic
Alcohol
Genre
Genre
Letter from Police
Genre
Genre
Brochure on Alcohol Prevention
Genre Bibliography
Genre
Genre
Genre
Genre
Does the project have unity? Can you see how the writer created cohesion among the pieces? If so, how? Yes, because he used examples of adults and the effects of alcohol.
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 Testimony Examples What effective choices did the writer make regarding use of information, appearance, and point of view? 1. The reader learns about the topic from the piece. x
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 □ 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. Lead Makes reader want to read on x Introduces subject □
3. Transitions Uses words or phrases to link ideas x 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 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 □ Register □ Other □
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 President Letter Examples What effective choices did the writer make regarding use of information, appearance, and point of view? 1. The reader learns about the topic from the piece. x
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 Formal Perspective 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 x Spatial □ Other □
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 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 x Dialect □ Register □ Other □
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 Police Letter Examples What effective choices did the writer make regarding use of information, appearance, and point of view? 1. The reader learns about the topic from the piece. x
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 x Inverted pyramid □ Problem solution x Spatial □ Other □
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 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 X Specific nouns x Unique language use Sentence variety -
What language techniques did the writer use to enhance authenticity and mood? Spelling □ Sentence style x Dialect x Register □ Other □
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 Counselor Letter Examples What effective choices did the writer make regarding use of information, appearance, and point of view? 1. The reader learns about the topic from the piece. x
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 x Spatial □ Other □
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 x Lack of transitions is appropriate for piece x
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 X Specific nouns x Unique language use Sentence variety
What language techniques did the writer use to enhance authenticity and mood? Spelling □ Sentence style x Dialect □ Register □ Other □
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 Brochure Examples What effective choices did the writer make regarding use of information, appearance, and point of view? 1. The reader learns about the topic from the piece. x
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 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. Lead Makes reader want to read on x Introduces subject x
3. Transitions Uses words or phrases to link ideas x Ideas lead naturally one to the next x Lack of transitions is appropriate for piece x
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 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 □ Register □ Other x
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 Bibliography Examples What effective choices did the writer make regarding use of information, appearance, and point of view? 1. The reader learns about the topic from the piece.
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 x Categorical □ Inverted pyramid □ Problem solution x Spatial □ Other □
2. Lead Makes reader want to read on x Introduces subject x
3. Transitions Uses words or phrases to link ideas x 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 x Specific nouns x Unique language use x Sentence variety x
What language techniques did the writer use to enhance authenticity and mood? Spelling x Sentence style x Dialect x Register □ Other Topic Proposal
For my multigenre project i have chosen eating disorders as my topic. I chose this topic because i feel like it is a big problem relatating to college students, and people all over the world. The audience that i will focus on for my project is more of a young adult/adult perspective. Children dont usually suffer from eating disorders so this is why a more young adult/adult audience would be appropriate. The purpose of my project will be to present the harsh realities of eating disorders and what people go through if they have an eating disorder. Some of the genres i may use will be a diary, a poster, pictures, videos, and pamphlets and magazines about eating disorders.
My name is Melissa Geisel. Im an education major,
planning to be an elementary education teacher.
Writing is not my strongest point so if i ask you all
questions, dont mind me :) I love helping people so
if you need anything let me know!
I live on the 2nd floor of Columbia with my twin sister,
Jessica Geisel, who is also in this class! We love meeting
new people so stop by whenever!
Use your process journal and the stages of your project saved on your
personal page as you reflect on what you've learned:
--about your topic? what surprised you? I was surprised on what
I learned about eating disorders. It is a well known topic and I thought
that I would know most of the important facts.
--about writing? what steps of this process were especially difficult or
rewarding for you? It was very difficult for me to relate writing and to my topic. I did include an essay like genre.
--about teaching? do you see yourself using multigenre with your future students? why or why not?n I am deffinately
going to do the multigenre porject or something like it with my students. It is a great project and is a lot more intersting
than writing a 10 page paper on a certain topic.
Before Bloomsburg, I lived in…
New York until i was 4 and then moved to the Poconos
At Bloomsburg, I want to major in…
Elementary Education
Right now, I’m most interest in…
Getting involved in activities at BU
My favorite musical artist is….
If I had to pick one... Chris Daughtry
My favorite movie is….
Click
One thing I like to do in my spare time is…
Dance or sleep
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…
Tried to make class as fun and interesting as possible
But I didn’t like classes in which…
All the teacher did was ramble
In this class, I’m most nervous about…
Getting used to wiki!
In this class, I’m most excited about…
Learning new things that will help me in my future career
If there’s one thing you should know about me as a student, it’s…
I ask for help, a lot!
If there’s one thing you should know about me in general, it’s…
I'm a fun person and I love to meet new people
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? 1
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? 1
Enjoy making or hearing puns? 1
Enjoy metaphors? 1
Total score 11
Learning Style #2
Do you:
Like to work with computers and calculators? 2
Enjoy math class? 1
Easily add numbers in your head? 1
Enjoy doing science experiments? 1
Ask a lot of questions about how things work? 4
Enjoy chess, checkers, or other strategy games? 1
Enjoy logic puzzles or brainteasers? 2
Like to go by steps, from A to B to C, rather than jumping from A to D? 4
Total score 16
Learning Style #3
Do you:
Read maps, charts, or diagrams more easily than text? 3
Build interesting three dimensional constructions (like LEGO buildings or others)? 2
Prefer to draw pictures rather than tell stories? 3
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? 1
Estimate distances between objects easily? 1
Total score 17
Learning Style #4
Do you:
Find activities like riding a bike, skating, or walking on a balance beam easy? 4
Run, swim, and exercise without getting tired? 4
Learn to play new sports easily and quickly? 3
Learn a new dance step easily and quickly? 4
Use a lot of hand gestures and body movements when talking to friends? 3
Like touching things you’ve just seen? 1
Cleverly mimic other people’s gestures or mannerisms? 3
Move, tap, or fidget while seated for a long time in one spot? 4
Total score 26
Learning Style #5
Do you:
Enjoy playing a musical instrument? 1
Listen to music a lot? 4
Hum or sing a lot? 4
Tell people when music sounds off-key? 1
Have a good singing voice? 1
Remember the melodies of songs? 4
Sing harmony? 2
Compose music in your head or on paper? 1
Total score 18
Learning Style #6
Do you:
Like to work and/or play with others? 4
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? 4
Seem to be street-smart? 3
Seem to be a natural leader on teams? 4
Get energy from being with people rather than being alone? 4
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? 4
Like to make collections of things that have special meaning for you? 4
Remember your dreams? 3
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? 2
Get energy from being alone rather than being with people? 1
Total score 25
Learning Style #8
Do you:
Enjoy collecting bugs, flowers, or rocks? 1
Like to closely examine what you find in nature? 1
Keep detailed records of your observations of nature? 1
Like to watch natural phenomena like the moon/tides and hear explanations about them? 1
Become fascinated with one thing from nature and want to learn about it thoroughly? 1
Want to find out the name of a bird or a bug you’ve seen?1
Like to classify things? 1
Want to become a geologist, biologist, or some other type of scientist? 1
Total score 8
Topic Talk: Person
Topic Choice: Dr. Seuss
List five facts that you already know about this person:
1. He is the author of many famous childrens books.
2. Read Across America Day is March 2 (his bday), which we honor because of the many books he has written and the impact he has had on reading.
3. His real name is Theodor Geisel
4. Theodor Geisel a distant relative of mine
5. He died the year I was born, 1991
Answer these questions about this person:
1. How did this person impact the world?
He wrote many children’s books and was able to make reading more fun for children.
2. Why do we still learn about this person and his/her works today?
Because many people still read his books and use them as examples for children’s books.
3. Why are you interested in researching this person?
Because he is a relative of mine and I want to find out more about him then I already know
4. How do you personally connect with this person? He is my distant relative.
Resources
What resources do you think will be useful to you? Specific books? Series of books? Magazines? Periodicals? Interviews? Internet sites? Films? Other?
Biography’s on him, his books, and other books will be usefully.
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 feel that I would find out more information about eating disorders because it is a huge problem throughout the whole world.
2. Of your two topic choices, which one do you really like the best? Please explain.
I would like to find out more information about Dr. Seuss, because he is one of my distant relatives, but I know I would get a lot farther in the project if I chose the topic on eating disorders.
Topic Talk: Event, Issue, or Other Topic of Interest
Topic Choice: Eating Disorders
List five facts that you already know about this topic:
2. Eating Disorders can be very dangerous to your health.
3. They are most common in women, but men can have them too.
4. They are addicting, almost like a drug.
5. If you do not get help for eating disorders, it may stay with you for the rest of your life.
Answer these questions about this topic:
1. How did it/will it impact the world?
Eating disorders have destroyed thousands of peoples lives and will continue to destroy lives if they are not taken care of.
2. Why is there still interest in it today, or why will there continue to be interest in it?
Because many people struggle with the same things and will continue to struggle with this disease.
3. Why are you interested in researching this topic?
Because I know some people who had, and have an eating disorder and I want to discuss these issues more with people and be able to help
4. How do you personally connect with this topic?
I myself have never had an eating disorder but I know people who have.
Resources
What resources do you think will be useful to you? Specific books? Series of books? Magazines? Periodicals? Interviews? Internet sites? Films? Other?
Any type of book, magazine will help me get information. Interviews with people who have eating disorders will also help me get real life information. Internet sites may also be of great use to me.
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 feel that I would find out more information about eating disorders because it is a huge problem throughout the whole world.
2. Of your two topic choices, which one do you really like the best? Please explain.
I would like to find out more information about Dr. Seuss, because he is one of my distant relatives, but I know I would get a lot farther in the project if I chose the topic on eating disorders.
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 □
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 x
Categorical X
Inverted pyramid □
Problem solution □
Spatial □
Other □
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□
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 □
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
.
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 □
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 □
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 Book
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 □
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 □
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
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 □
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 genre was about witch craft or something related to it.
Writing Analysis Strategy: Part II: Holistic Analysis
Letter from College President
Letter from Counselor
Testimony
Alcohol
Letter from Police
Brochure on Alcohol Prevention
Bibliography
Does the project have unity?
Can you see how the writer created cohesion among the pieces? If so, how? Yes, because he used examples of adults and the effects of alcohol.
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 Testimony Examples
What effective choices did the writer make regarding use
of information, appearance, and point of view?
1. The reader learns about the topic from the piece. x
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 □
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 x
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 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 □
Register □
Other □
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 President Letter Examples
What effective choices did the writer make regarding use
of information, appearance, and point of view?
1. The reader learns about the topic from the piece. x
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 Formal Perspective
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 x
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 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 x
Dialect □
Register □
Other □
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 Police Letter Examples
What effective choices did the writer make regarding use
of information, appearance, and point of view?
1. The reader learns about the topic from the piece. x
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 x
Inverted pyramid □
Problem solution x
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 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 X
Specific nouns x
Unique language use
Sentence variety -
What language techniques did the writer use to
enhance authenticity and mood?
Spelling □
Sentence style x
Dialect x
Register □
Other □
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 Counselor Letter Examples
What effective choices did the writer make regarding use
of information, appearance, and point of view?
1. The reader learns about the topic from the piece. x
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 x
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 x
Lack of transitions is appropriate for piece x
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 X
Specific nouns x
Unique language use
Sentence variety
What language techniques did the writer use to
enhance authenticity and mood?
Spelling □
Sentence style x
Dialect □
Register □
Other
□
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 Brochure Examples
What effective choices did the writer make regarding use
of information, appearance, and point of view?
1. The reader learns about the topic from the piece. x
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
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 x
3. Transitions
Uses words or phrases to link ideas x
Ideas lead naturally one to the next x
Lack of transitions is appropriate for piece x
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 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 □
Register □
Other x
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 Bibliography Examples
What effective choices did the writer make regarding use
of information, appearance, and point of view?
1. The reader learns about the topic from the piece.
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 x
Categorical □
Inverted pyramid □
Problem solution x
Spatial □
Other □
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2. Lead
Makes reader want to read on x
Introduces subject x
3. Transitions
Uses words or phrases to link ideas x
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 x
Specific nouns x
Unique language use x
Sentence variety x
What language techniques did the writer use to
enhance authenticity and mood?
Spelling x
Sentence style x
Dialect x
Register □
Other
Topic Proposal
For my multigenre project i have chosen eating disorders as my topic. I chose this topic because i feel like it is a big problem relatating to college students, and people all over the world. The audience that i will focus on for my project is more of a young adult/adult perspective. Children dont usually suffer from eating disorders so this is why a more young adult/adult audience would be appropriate. The purpose of my project will be to present the harsh realities of eating disorders and what people go through if they have an eating disorder. Some of the genres i may use will be a diary, a poster, pictures, videos, and pamphlets and magazines about eating disorders.
Diary Entry
Characteristics
-dates
-stories
-daily food journal
-weight chart
Criteria
-accurate
-descriptive
-emotional
-detailed
Poem
Characteristics
-rhymes
-sentence structure
-metaphores
Criteria
-emotional
-truths
-opinions
Essay
Characteristic
-sentence structure
-proper format
-factual info
Criteria
Genre 1 - Diary
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