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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 Magazine Article 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. You really don’t learn about the topic, you get a look at what is in the magazine. 2. What visual techniques did the writer use to enhance

authenticity and mood?

Appearance

Font X The color and pictures are appealing to the eye, so it catches readers attention.

Arrangement on page X

Graphics X

Other

3. What point of view did the writer select?

The subject’s

An inanimate object’s

Other It is a magazine so it would be from the publishers point of view. Organization

How did the writer choose to organize the piece to

accomplish the purpose?

1. Organizational pattern

Chronological

Order of importance

Categorical X It is categorized on the cover to show what will be in the magazine.

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 The pictures makes the reader want to look further and read.

Introduces subject 3. Transitions

Uses words or phrases to link ideas X The words used gives hints on what will be covered on the inside.

Ideas lead naturally one to the next

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 The cover doesn’t say very much so it makes the magazine more inviting to read. Language and Style

Which word choices are particularly effective?

Specific action verbs

Specific nouns

Unique language use

Sentence variety X Different sentences to grab the readers attention. What language techniques did the writer use to

enhance authenticity and mood?

Spelling

Sentence style X structure was great and sentences were to the point

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 Diary Entry 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 The readers learn about what had happened because of higher people failing to listen to the racers. 2. What visual techniques did the writer use to enhance

authenticity and mood?

Appearance

Font

Arrangement on page X You can tell it was a journal entry by the heading on the top of the page

Graphics

Other

3. What point of view did the writer select?

The subject’s

An inanimate object’s

Other X This would be from the writers point of view because it is a personal entry. Organization

How did the writer choose to organize the piece to

accomplish the purpose?

1. Organizational pattern

Chronological X The writer wrote in order in which the events happened.

Order of importance

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 It is very interesting to hear his point of view so it makes the reader want to continue reading.

Introduces subject 3. Transitions

Uses words or phrases to link ideas

Ideas lead naturally one to the next X The way the writer wrote it the events flowed together.

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 It leaves the writer wondering what will happen the next day. Language and Style

Which word choices are particularly effective?

Specific action verbs

Specific nouns

Unique language use

Sentence variety X Not only did he describe how he felt he, also included other people’s reactions. What language techniques did the writer use to

enhance authenticity and mood?

Spelling

Sentence style

Dialect

Register

Other X The writer wrote down his feelings.

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 Top 10 of Best Crashes 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 You are informed of the different motor racing accidents that happened. 2. What visual techniques did the writer use to enhance

authenticity and mood?

Appearance

Font X

Arrangement on page X

Graphics X The writer uses pictures from crashes and some information so the reader can see how motor safety is important

Other

3. What point of view did the writer select?

The subject’s

An inanimate object’s

Other X This is from a reporters perspective.

Organization

How did the writer choose to organize the piece to

accomplish the purpose?

1. Organizational pattern

Chronological

Order of importance

Categorical X Each crash was placed under a specific heading relating to that crash.

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 The pictures and the information is very interesting.

Introduces subject 3. Transitions

Uses words or phrases to link ideas

Ideas lead naturally one to the next

Lack of transitions is appropriate for piece X It makes the article more interesting because it is one topic but different stories. 4. Ending

Smooth and natural

Piece feels like a unified whole

Writer effectively leaves the reader in

suspense or wonder X As the reader it made me think what could have been done to prevent the crashes. Language and Style

Which word choices are particularly effective?

Specific action verbs

Specific nouns

Unique language use

Sentence variety What language techniques did the writer use to

enhance authenticity and mood?

Spelling

Sentence

Dialect

Register

Other X The language techniques varied because there were different stories in each paragraph.

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 Academic Journal 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 This gives a little background on Ayrton Senna and how different things would have been if there were improved safety equipment. 2. What visual techniques did the writer use to enhance

authenticity and mood?

Appearance

Font

Arrangement on page X The writer arranges things so that it is easy to follow.

Graphics

Other

3. What point of view did the writer select?

The subject’s

An inanimate object’s

Other X The writer creates a factious author so it is from his point of view. Organization

How did the writer choose to organize the piece to

accomplish the purpose?

1. Organizational pattern

Chronological

Order of importance X It is important to get a background so the rest of the article can be easier to understand the other parts after it.

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 the abstract makes the reader want to continue reading because it gives a little summary about what will be explained.

Introduces subject 3. Transitions

Uses words or phrases to link ideas X Very well transitions between paragraphs to create a connection between them.

Ideas lead naturally one to the next

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 It makes the reader wonder why no one thought of better protection for your head especially since motor racing can be very dangerous. Language and Style

Which word choices are particularly effective?

Specific action verbs

Specific nouns

Unique language use

Sentence variety X What language techniques did the writer use to

enhance authenticity and mood?

Spelling

Sentence style

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 Trading Cards 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 The reader learns from these cards about different devices used in motor racing. 2. What visual techniques did the writer use to enhance

authenticity and mood?

Appearance

Font

Arrangement on page

Graphics X The pictures on the card match what the facts are.

Other

3. What point of view did the writer select?

The subject’s

An inanimate object’s

Other X The cards are made by Racing Products Trading Company so it is from an experts point of view. 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 There is no specific order or order of importance. ©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 They are cards with pictures that state facts about that picture. 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

Specific nouns X

Unique language use

Sentence variety What language techniques did the writer use to

enhance authenticity and mood?

Spelling

Sentence style

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 Magazine Article 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 The reader learns about HANS. 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 The point of view is the person writing about HANS. 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 The article is in paragraph and doesn’t have scattered information. ©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

Lack of transitions is appropriate for piece X 4. Ending

Smooth and natural

Piece feels like a unified whole X Unlike the other Genres this one ends with information so the reader doesn’t have to wonder about anything.

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 Interview 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 The reader learns about Lauda through and interview. 2. What visual techniques did the writer use to enhance

authenticity and mood?

Appearance

Font

Arrangement on page X The paragraphs are split up into a question and response.

Graphics

Other

3. What point of view did the writer select?

The subject’s

An inanimate object’s

Other X Lauda’s because he answered the questions that were asked. 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 ©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 The answers were really interestin Introduces subject 3. Transitions

Uses words or phrases to link ideas

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

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 Lauda answered the questions in his own way.

Sentence variety What language techniques did the writer use to

enhance authenticity and mood?

Spelling

Sentence style

Dialect X Questions were asked by the interviewer and answered by Lauda.

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 Obituaries 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 The reader learns about the life and death of racers. 2. What visual techniques did the writer use to enhance

authenticity and mood?

Appearance

Font X Headings with names of the racer who died.

Arrangement on page

Graphics

Other

3. What point of view did the writer select?

The subject’s

An inanimate object’s

Other X The person writing the obituary. 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 ©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 Makes the reader want to know more about the death so they continue to read on.

Introduces subject 3. Transitions

Uses words or phrases to link ideas

Ideas lead naturally one to the next

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 X

Dialect

Register

Other