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Multigenre projects (3 expressions) are due 5/16/14
Multigenre is an alternative to the traditional five paragraph essay. It emphasizes the use of multiple genres to represent a given topic. A genre
is a specific type of art including literature, speech, drawings,
music, etc. With this type of project, students are expected to research
their given topic and then present the information they gathered using a
variety of genres.
A Brief (and by no means complete) List of Genres
- Journal Entries
- Personal Letter
- Greeting Card
- Schedule/Things to Do List
- Inner Monologue Representing Internal Conflicts
- Classified or Personal Ads
- Top Ten List/Glossary or Dictionary
- Poetry
- Song Lyrics
- Autobiographical Essay
- Contest Entry Application
- Business or Correspondence Letter
- Biography
- Speech or Debate
- Textbook Article
- Lesson Plan
- Encyclopedia Article
- Short Scene from a Play
- Dialogue among Two or More People
- Short Story
- Adventure Magazine Story
- Ghost Story
- Myth, Tall Tale, or Fairy Tale
- Talk Show Interview
- Recipe or Holiday Event
- Character Analysis
- Comedy Routine or Parody
- Liner Notes
- Picture Book
- Chart or Diagram
- Brochure or Newsletter
- Map
- Magazine or TV Advertisement
- Restaurant Menu
- Travel Brochure
- Wedding, Graduation, or Special Event Invitation
- Birth Certificate
- Local News Report
- Pop-Up Book
- Review and Poster for a Movie, Book, or TV Program
- Board Game
- Comic Strip or Graphic Novel Excerpt
- Web SIte
- Letter to the Editor
- Obituary, Eulogy, or Tribute
