Pick a genre, any genre!

Today, you will pick your second genre (your first was your research paper) to begin further exploration of your topic. Wednesday, we spent the block writing and picking possible genres for the project. Some of you may have discovered some genres that you would like to use and expand upon, while others may have simply eliminated certain possibilities from the list.

We will begin your first drafts today. Because of our schedule next week, your first drafts of this particular genre are due Monday, March 23rd. We will conference that day. The final draft of your second genre will be due Friday, March 27th by the end of the hour.

Also note that a "Reader's Note" MUST be included for each genre that you complete. This is simply a paragraph or two of explanation of your choice of genre, the perspective that you have chosen to explore using the genre, and how the particular genre fits the topic that you have chosen.

Each day, we will freewrite for the first 10 minutes or so using a new genre so that you may constantly be thinking of ideas for your projects. Remember that your goal is to represent your chosen topic in as many forms and perspectives as possible.

So, pick a genre, any genre! Enjoy this freedom to write and create in ways that will challenge and interest you. Party on.

P.S. The absolute last day to turn in your research paper packet (see prior blog posts about requirements) is the end of the day Monday. If you experienced circumstances which prevented you from turning in your paper, talk to me.