GENRE TEST

Commentary

• 8-9 paragraphs

• Introduction ( ptgarc)

• Body paragraphs ( start with an umbrella terms in elements are different)

• have to have structure , syntax, punctuation , and diction.

Directing writing

• a piece if writing based off of the style and language and the material of original passage.

• Usually 120-150 words for a directed writing

Comparison essay

• intro ( purpose, audience, register, and genre)

• Body 1 convention ( grammar,syntax,genre elements)

• Body 2 style ( part of speech, particular diction, figurative language)( tone+shift, mood+shift, Authors perspective + shift)

• Body 3 ( form and structure)

• Body 4 ( additional elements)

Descriptive writing

• Title

• Onomatopoeia (at beginning)

• Organization; time or distance

• Conclusion: farewell or say goodbye

• Conclusion

1. Turn around

2. Wave

3. Goodbye ( must be in the last sentence in the conclusion)

Narrative writing

• introduction ( character and setting)

• Complication ( problem, then something new that changes things)

• Development( life but under new circumstances)

• Climax ( this come to an head, dramatic movement happens)

• Conclusion ( complete but might not be happy or sad)

Letter

• address

• Date:

• Dear (Name of the person, Title of the person, and Company)

• Introduction Paragraph: Introduce yourself, 2-3 sentences. 1°

sent (Name, use the phrase "I am to you")

• Directive writing: 200 words, 1 body paragraph,

• If the prompt requires, always use specific evidence Conclusion: has 5 main elements

1. Expectations (tell the reader what you want them to do after they read your letter, give them a specific time

frame)

2. Consequences (tell the reader what's going to happen, if they don't meet with your expectations, be firm but

polite)

3. I am looking forward, I look forward

4. Sign of phrase (Best regards, Kind regards, Sincerely)

5. Signature

Speech

-       introduction, welcome the audience, introduce yourself and have a hook with question mark at the end. Credibility statement (make sure in highschool)

-       Benefit for the audience (after listening to my speech)

-       Thesis statement (start with today and use persuade word) ( persuasive words and two reasons)

-       Never use author word or paraphrase idea

-       Write word count at the end (MAKE SURE)

-       BOLD, CAPITALIZE, ITALICIZATION

-       Have at least 1 question mark, exclamation point and any another punctuation (…, - ,* )

 ·      Topic sent, general statement, supporting detail, specific evidence

Dairy

• date

• Dear diary (1st person)

• Describe present moment and setting

• Describe feeling and thoughts

• Flashback that caused these thought

• On whole day entry

• Write questions

• At the end show happiness or hope for future

• Don’t sign the diary

Journal

• Same thing as diary

• Journal start w the date

• Don’t say dear journal

• Sign journal

Blog

• Title

• Date

• Reference to writer

Podcast

• introduce yourself

• Address audience

• Introduce tdy topic

• Introduce episode guest

• Reference past ep

• brief intro and a closing valediction

• Block paragraphs containing thought of a single speaker

• Script format ( 2 or more speaker)

• Can be formal or informal

• Include the recognition of a podcast

• Inclusion of a conclusion ( next time..be sure not to)

Formal report

• date

-intro who u talking to

-when where and why u are doing this report

-least like to most like

• conclusion ( balance statement starts w although and ends w overall, rating the place and a recommendation)

Movie review

• Intro (title, genre, name, release date, actors )

• Body p (plot, music, setting, and characterization)

• Conclusion ( balance statement, rating , recommendation)

Restaurant review

• Introduction (• Sentence that shows circumstances)

• Body paragraph: (Entering the restaurant

→ Talk about atmosphere and host

→ how does the most/ atmosphere in the restaurant make you feel

describe the decoration and furniture (atmosphere- setting))

• Last paragraph (any aspects you like if not have one, then conclusion)

• Conclusion:

•   Balance statement: despite and overall statement

•   Rating

•   Recommendation

•   Humor

•   Forcefully descriptive words -

•   Punctuation (bolding, capitalization, etc.)

Magazine article

• title

• Subtitles

• Name of author & date

• Two intro paragraphs ( topic $ background)

  • Body paragraph ( like a speech) ( 1 quote, 1 witness, comparison between past & present)

• Prediction p ( what going to happen in future positive or negative)

• Conclusion ( last sentence humorous or a quote that w be memorable)

Newspaper & Editorial

• title

• Subtitles

• Name of author & date

• Two intro paragraphs ( news event, background)

• Body paragraph ( like a speech) ( 1 quote, 1 witness, comparison between past & present)

• Prediction p ( what going to happen in future positive or negative)

• Conclusion ( last sentence humorous or a quote that w be memorable)

Leaflet and brochure

• intro ( 1-2 sent about engaging the audience)

• After intro each subheading into bullet p

• Intro list of leaflets subheadings

• Subjects divided by p

• Draw 3 lines

• Subtitle and title

• If prompt asks for guidance use the word “should”

Advertisement

• heading should provide a hook

• Title and subheading

• Name of the product ( catchy slogan)

• Address the physical & technological need

• Include positive features

• Connect w your audience thru slant and give them attention

• In the end use call of action ( create sense of urgency)