Genre Test

Commentary

Has 8-9 paragraphs, uses a PTGARC (Purpose word, tone, genre, audience, register, and context) for the introduction, body paragraphs has to start with an umbrella terms in elements that are different, and MUST have structure, syntax, punctuation, POV, and diction paragraphs.

Comparison Essay

An essay that consists of an introduction (Using purpose, audience, register, and genre), and body paragraphs using conventions, style, and form

(Body 1: Grammar, Syntax, and Genre Element PEE’s)

(Body 2: Part of Speech, Particular Diction, and Figurative Language PQC’s that implies the shift in tone)

(Body 3: Comment on form and organization)

(Body 4: Any additional elements you want to talk about)

Descriptive Writing

An essay that consists of MUST HAVE elements like Titles, Onomatopoeia, Organization (Time/Distance), and a farewell statement. Furthermore, you NEED descriptive statements talking about color, items, etc.

Narrative Writing

Similar to descriptive writing, but consists of an introduction using characters and setting, alongside with a complication that later gets fixed, a climax, and conclusion that might not be joyful or somber

5 FORMS OF OPENINGS:

1) Starting in the middle

2) Shocking or intriguing statement

3) Flashback or Flashforward

4) Framing the story

5) Setting the scene

Letter

 

A piece of writing that NEEDS an address and date first, a statement toward the Name/Title/Company you’re writing to, an introduction that introduces yourself in 2-3 sentences using the phrase “I am writing to you,” a body paragraph(s) ranging from what the text wants you to write, and a conclusion that NEEDS an expectations, consequences, and your looking forward too, sign off, and signature statement

Directing Writing (200 Words) 

-1 Body Paragraph (Paper 1) 

Short response (400 words) 

-2 Body Paragraphs 

Long response (900 words)  

-3 to 4 Body Paragraphs 
In the prompt, always use specific evidence. 

Speech

A argumentative piece of writing that consists of an introduction that MUST welcome the audience, introduce yourself, have a rhetorical hook, a credibility statement, a benefit for the audience statement, and a thesis statement that MUST use the phrase “Today, I will persuade you…”

Regarding body paragraphs, you MUST have an argumentative topic sentence, three supporting details with elaborative evidence, and a concluding statement.

Have a balance statement transitioning from each paragraph. (NEEDS WORDS NOW AND NEXT)

You NEED a counter argument paragraph that includes the phrases, “However, the other side argues…” while adding a rebuttal statement and two supporting details.

Onto the conclusion, restate the thesis, have a call to action statement including the phrase, “From today, everyone should…” and thank the audience.

Diary

A piece of writing that MUST be in first person point of view including elements like a date, the phrase “Dear Diary,” descriptions of the present alongside with feelings/thoughts, flashbacks, questions, and an ending showing hope or happiness

Journal

A piece of writing that has the SAME format of a diary, but includes elements such as a signature at the end of the writing, and excludes a “Dear…" statement

Blog

A piece of writing that MUST include a title, subtitle, date, a greetings statement to readers, excessive punctuation, and a farewell statement to readers.

Podcast

A piece of writing that includes multiple speakers introducing themselves, refers to the audience heavily, refers to past episodes, a brief intro and a closing valediction, block paragraphs containing thoughts of a single speaker, a script format (A MUST NEED), and a conclusion ( next time..be sure not to)

Formal Report

A piece of writing that includes a date and time, an introduction referring to the audience, a statement on when/where/why are you writing this, an importance structure (least liked to most liked), and a conclusion rating the area you’re reporting and if you would recommend it

CONCLUSION:

1) An overall evaluation of suitability

2) Have a balance of advantages

3) Have a balance of disadvantages

4) Sign the report

(JUST A REVIEW BUT FORMAL)

Movie Review

A review that includes an introduction (INCLUDES a title, genre, name, release date and actors), body paragraphs (TALK ABOUT plot, music, setting, and characterization), and a conclusion that includes a balance, rating, and recommendation statement

Restaurant Review

A review that includes an introduction stating the circumstances of a place, body paragraphs in chronological order reviewing the place (Review the atmosphere, decoration, furniture, waitresses, etc), and a conclusion rating the place overall and would you recommend it.

ELEMENTS YOU NEED: Ratings, Recommendations, Humor, Forcefully descriptive words, and excessive uses of punctuation

Magazine Articles

An article that must have two introduction paragraphs talking about background and the topic, body paragraphs predicting the future alongside comparing the past and present, and a conclusion that should be humorous or a have a memorable quote

FORMAT:

1) TOPIC

2) BACKGROUND

3) DISCUSSION

4) PREDICTION

5) CONCLUSION

Newspaper Editorial/Article

Similar to the Magazine Article

2 INTRO BODY’S (INTRO AND BACKGROUND)

2 BODY PARAGRAPHS (MUST INCLUDE WITNESS QUOTES)

2 CONCLUSION PARAGRAPHS (PREDICTION AND CONCLUSION)

Leaflet and Brochures

A piece of writing that can be informative, persuasive, OR discursive NEEDING bold titles, subheadings, and bullet points.

You MUST draw lines between titles, subheadings and paragraphs (600-900 Word Essay with 6 Subheadings minimum, and an introduction with 1-2 Sentences that NEED to be engaging)

Advertisements

A piece of writing that PERSUADES the audience with a title & subtitle (name of the product with a catchy slogan), a statement addressing the need for the product positively, a reference statement for the audience by giving them attention, and a call to action statement to create a sense of urgency

Formal Letter

1. Opening (Address your letter to Dear + the name or job title who you’re writing too)

2. Paragraph 1: Introduction (Why are you writing?)

3. Paragraph 2: Details of situations (Give previous history of events or your background)

4. Paragraph 3: Further Development (Give further support to your claim or request)

5. Final Paragraph: Future Action (Say what you wish to happen next)

News Report

1) News Event (What? When? Where? Who?)

2) Background (Why? Previous history and build up to the event)

3) Report of actual news event (Detailed account of what happened and what’s still happening)

Sub heading

4) Quotations (Participants, witnesses, etc)

5) Future (Consequences, investigations, predictions)