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MULTI=MANY+
GENRE= A KIND OF LITERARY WORK+ RESEARCH= INVESTIGATION+

PROJECT=AN ENDEAVOR MEANT TO ACHIEVE SPECIFIC GOALS =An endeavor to investigate many kinds of literary works.

*FICTION: IMAGINARY *NON-FICTION: FACTUAL *THIS MGRP WILL COMBINE BOTH

*Prose *Drama *Poetry *Examples?

* FICTION CAN BE DIVIDED BY LAYOUT AND STYLE:

Picture books Novellas Short Stories

* Examples?

* OR BY CONTENT AND THEME

Adventure stories
Science fiction/fantasy Mystery

Horror
Romance Realistic fiction Historical fiction Examples?

Genre categories arent always clearcut. You can have a crime/mystery story set in the future

(science fiction) or in the past (historical fiction).

*Because theyre awesome

1- Take your time reading through your project 2- In your journal, write the date (7/17) and title MPRG OBSERVATIONS. Then, write down 10 observations about your MGRP.

*Find the other members in the class with the

same number (3 people/group)

*Share your observations, each person should

add whatever they dont have to their list of 10. (The more notes you have, the better off you will be for the 3rd step.)

*
*Find the other members of the class with
different numbers (1-5).
-I.e. If youre 1, find a 2, 3, 4 and 5

Tell the other four people in your group about your MGRP and show it to them. Under your list from your previous group, draw a line and write 7 similarities between the 5 different projects.

3threat@hotletter.com: hey lilqt@gletter.com: whatever 3threat@hotletter.com: whatever lilqt@gletter.com: bye 3threat@hotletter.com: bye
Is this how people usually talk or chat on IM? What do we know about these two? Do we care about them at all? What if this was a ten page conversationwould you keep reading?

3threat@hotletter.com: hey baby, you there? lilqt@gletter.com: you want to talk about things here?! wow. you r classier than I thought! 3threat@hotletter.com: look, stop. im sorry. how many times do I have to say it I AM SORRY! lilqt@gletter.com: no youre not! you just got caught, like that Rihanna song. so just stop. its so over. 3threat@hotletter.com: i know i cant change your mind. i know you. and i know it looks bad but that girl must have slipped that number in my pocket without me knowing. i did NOT ask for it, and i wouldnt ever have even known about it if you hadnt snooped in my stuff. lilqt@gletter.com: so now i not only DONT believe you, but i think you are ungrateful for calling me a snoop because 3threat@hotletter.com: hello? lilqt@gletter.com: sorry, thought i heard a noise downstairsas i was sayingbecause stupid you forgot to empty your pockets before your girl DID YOUR LAUNDRY FOR YOU!!!! HOW ABOUT A THANK YOU?! 3threat@hotletter.com: im sorry again, youre right, i cant say anything how i mean it, baby. lilqt@gletter.com: dont you keep calling me baGI;UJHBV q;bg ;;ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ 3threat@hotletter.com: huh? lilqt@gletter.com is signed off 3threat@hotletter.com: baby?

Is this how people usually talk or chat on IM? What do we know about these two? Do we care about them at all? What if this was a ten page conversation would you keep reading?

* DIALOGUE: a conversation

between two or more characters. The exact words they speak are put between quotation marks.

Does it:

* move the story forward? * increase tension? * define characters and their relationships with
one another?

"What's the capital of Spain?" Jerry

asked, pausing over his crossword puzzle.

Susan looked up from her book and rolled her eyes. "Madrid, duh." "Why are you so sarcastic all the time? Jerry slammed his pencil on table. He

looked like he was going to cry. I don't

think I can take much more of this."

The phone rang, and Jerry picked it up. "Hello?" There was a moment of silence on the other end. "Is this Jerry Simmons?" a male voice

asked.
"Yeah. Who is this?" The man paused. Jerry could hear him take a deep breath. "Jerry, my name is Dave. Im your brother "If this is a prank, it isnt funny, Jerry said. My family died a long time ago." Not your whole family, Dave said. Jerry hung up the phone.

"Dave!" Jerry shouted. "We've got to get

away from here! The building's gonna blow!" "We've got to go back!" Dave screamed. "Why?"

Dave pointed at the roof. "Susan's still

up there!"

"Hey, dude. How are you?" Isobel

said.

"I'm really good. Thanks for asking. And you?" Gabe said.
"Good, thanks," Isobel said.

Gabe replied, Glad to hear it!

*No, James, Im not giving you any

money because I know what youre going to do with it, said Alfred. food! said James.

*Cmon, Alfred, I just need some

Dude, totally!
In your own dialogue, you might think about the ways an accent, some slang, or funny quirks of speech can really work to enhance and define your characters. A character that says "Shiver me timbers!" all the time is certainly a different person than a character that says "Dude, totally!"

* acknowledged * admitted * agreed * answered * argued * asked * barked * begged * bellowed * blustered * bragged * complained

* confessed * cried * demanded * denied * giggled * hinted * hissed * howled * interrupted * laughed * lied * mumbled

* muttered * nagged * pleaded * promised * questioned * remembered * replied * requested * roared * sang * screamed * screeched

* shouted * sighed * snarled * sobbed * threatened * warned * whimpered * whined * whispered * wondered * yelled

Think about some of the fascinating conversations you've overheard recently. What kept you tuned in as those people chattered on and on? Chances are, you learned a great deal about those people in just a few short moments and were left wanting to know more. You can do that with your novel dialogue, too!

Hey, dude. How are you? Sam asked nervously, getting up from the bleachers. She had waited an hour for Aaron to walk by. He was with a few friends, but she didnt mind. She just needed to talk. Im really good. Thanks for asking. And you? His tone was cold and overly formal. Was this the same guy from last night? His body was stiff and he didnt seem to be slowing down. Good, thanks, she answered as he passed by, her voice trailing off. Her head turned to watch him go. She felt tears coming to her eyes, so she quickly grabbed her bag and ran the other way, missing Aarons glance back at her.

Hey, dude. How are you? Jason said to Emil, like he did every morning. Im really good. Thanks for asking. And you? Emil replied, as always. Good, thanks, Jason said, rounding out their obligatory morning greeting. Both men still appreciated their cordial working relationship, even though both were by now sick of jumping into a tank full of fish-meat every day to sift out tiny bones.

*1. Write a scene of dialogue that creates tension

reveals something to a protagonist.

between a protagonist and a supporting character.

*2. Write a scene of dialogue where an antagonist *3. Write a scene of dialogue that shows the
relationship between a protagonist and a supporting character.

Whos Free Now?

Trayvon The bright fluorescent lights they hurt my sight $5.34 is your change Change he said George Its dark His hoodie and His skin What is he doing again? He looks like one of those punks

Change
I got my $5.34 change But I didnt get change. Skittles and some iced tea Damn, can I just do me? Walking home It started to rain Or was it God crying Crying for me? Change? I got my change My $5.34. But its not the change youve been looking for. Cant you see? Im sorry. The fight-The fight didnt have to be. And yet, I walk free. Confusion ensues Misunderstanding Defensiveness---Anger---Regret--Turmoil Grip my gun and shout ay, boy! What are you doing around here? Can it be? Was he put here just for me? But he looks too suspicious Man, I dont want to miss this. Call the cops? --OK Ill stay.

Purposes:
Persuasive Expository Informative Technical Analytical

Persuasive: To persuade. Very clearly tries to persuade the reader to

DO/BELIEVE something.

Expository: To EXPOSE (make something clear). Between persuasive

and informative. It may be analytical. More interested in formally exposing the truth rather than persuading the reader.

Analytical:

uses precise language and often divides the subject into parts and provides evidence on each part.

Informative: To give information. All facts, no personal opinions. (News

articles, brochures, newsletters, etc.)

Technical: Manuals, resumes, applications, recipes, surveys, student

handbook, etc.

Informative: Monday Persuasive: Tuesday Technical: Wednesday & Thursday

*Expository: Monday

EXPOSITORY WRITING:

*Explains a process *Compares and contrast ideas *Show cause and effect *Enumerates details *Defines ideas and concepts

* ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERNS/TECHNIQUES * comparison/contrast * chronological order * cause and effect * order of importance * explanation * generalization * classification * enumeration * problem/solution

* Compares & contrasts:

* Wills essay: This summer class vs. his other English classes

* Enumerates details:
* Jessicas essay: Why teachers matter * Jacques essay: Why teenage pregnancy is difficult * Shantas essay: Specialty center kids work hard * Randys essay: Why single mothers can raise good men * Jarays essay: Why Starbucks is a good place to work * Antonyos essay: Student-athletes work hard and play hard * Katherines essay: Why Jessica is a good friend

* Cause and effect:

* Joshs essay: Why properly training your dog makes a difference

* Explains a process:
* Patricks essay: Why its hard to make a [specific] decision

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NPR CNN Richmond Times Dispatch

Newspapers

* Encyclopedia Entries

FLYERS

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Research: To search for answers to your questions Its better to be UNBIASED when researching. Otherwise, you may run into CONFIRMATION BIAS. GOOD: Does domestic violence affect the victim? If so, how? BAD: Why does domestic violence affect women negatively?

*STEP 1: Formulate a question. What do you want to

know? *STEP 2: Search for credible documents which help you answer that question. Dont just type the question into Google. Think of keywords that will help you find the answer. *STEP 3: When you find useful information, on a note card cite the website at the top and write notes from that website on the card. If you write word for word, put it in quotation marks. *STEP 4: Write your detailed outline and include your new evidence *(remember: topic sentence->evidence>reasoning/commentary *STEP 5: Write your essay!

*STEP 1Write a really good, open-ended question:

What causes black holes?

*STEP 2Think of keywords you can use to find answers to that question: Black holes Black hole causes

Forms black holes

*STEP 3Search the web and library using those keywords.

Make sure your sources are credible: GoogleScholar

.EDU
.GOV .ORG Academic Journal Library Book/Encyclopedia

In your essay: In his article, How to Properly Train Dogs, Antonyo Cooper, professor of Veterinary Medicine at the Ohio State University, states, Dogs must be trained early and well. This will prevent problems from developing in their adult years (57). OR The widely acclaimed book entitled How to Properly Train Dogs states, Dogs must be trained early and well. This will prevent problems from developing in their adult years (Cooper 57).

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http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/ http://tobaccoanalysis.blogspot.com/

*STEP 3Search the web and library using those keywords.

Make sure your sources are credible: GoogleScholar .EDU .GOV

.ORG
Academic Journal Library Book/Encyclopedia

*
*MLA:
MODERN LANGUAGE ASSOCIATION
MLA style for documentation is widely used in the humanities, especially in writing on language and literature. Generally simpler and more concise than other styles, MLA style features brief parenthetical citations in the text keyed to an alphabetical list of works cited that appears at the end of the work. MLA style has been widely adopted by schools, academic departments, and instructors for over half a century. The association's guidelines are also used by over 1,100 scholarly and literary journals, newsletters, and magazines and by many university and commercial presses. The MLA's guidelines are followed throughout North America and in Brazil, China, India, Japan, Taiwan, and other countries around the world.

*STEP 4When you find information which helps you answer your question, write it down! Step 1: Cite it and write it (EASYBIB) Step 2: Take notes

In your essay: According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, every two and a half minutes, someone is sexually assaulted (How Often).

OR Rape victims also frequently suffer from Rape Trauma Syndrome (Rape and Sexual Abuse).

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* Review Pathos, Ethos and Logos * View examples of pathos, ethos and logos * Practice pathos, ethos and logos (sell stuff) * View a sample speech * Write a sample speech with a group * Present and review * Letters (formal and friendly) and E-mails

*Essays *Speeches *TV Commercials *Youtube Commercials *Newspaper Advertisements *Internet Advertisements *Billboards

*Beware! Its everywhere!

*ad hominem means to the man does not argue the

issue, instead it argues the person; *red herring is a deliberate attempt to divert attention; *straw man creates the illusion of having refuted a proposition by substituting a similar yet weaker proposition (the "straw man"); and *begging the question assumes the conclusion is true without proving it; circular argument.

identify and analyze an authors presentation of literary content by the use of structuring techniques, such as: dialogue; foreshadowing; parallel plots; subplots and multiple story lines; flashback; soliloquy; identify and analyze an authors use of diction (word choice) and syntax to convey ideas and content, including: rhetorical question; clich; hyperbole; understatement; irony; dramatic situational verbal dialect; and pun. 1.