- Read the essay “Navigating Genres.”
- Note how the essay’s author, Kerry Dirk, discusses several genres, including Country songs, Onion headlines, thesis statements, and research papers. Toward the end of the essay, Dirk writes a ransom note in three different styles. Think about which version is the best fit for the “ransom note genre.”
- Consider: What are some genres that you feel you know well? (For instance: romance novel, superhero movie, funny tweet, angry text message, etc.)
- Choose one of the genres that you feel you know well, and write a list of at least five characteristics or features that texts in this genre tend to share.
- Write a short reflection (around 250 words) on the following theme: What do you think is the best example of your chosen genre, and why? How does it cover the five features you identified above?
Rubric
| Criteria | Proficient | Developing | Not Evident | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Follows prompt directions | Follows the prompt instructions. | Somewhat follows the prompt instructions. Examples may incomplete. | Does not follow the instructions. | __/10 |
| Responds to peers | Response is engaged with peer’s post. Posts on time. | Response is somewhat engaged with peer’s post. Post is short and/or late. | Does not follow the instructions. | __/10 |
| Total: | __/20 | |||
