MULTIGENRE WRITING

MULTIGENRE WRITING

A collection of pieces written in a variety of genres that presents one or more perspectives on a research question(s).

MULTIGENRE IS

• Many genres and subgenres
• Each piece self-contained
• Connected by theme or topic
• Contains many voices

WHY DO MULTIGENRE?

• Allows for creativity
• Students can explore interesting angles
• Allows for experimentation
• Gives students agency and choice
• Allows for reflection and metacognition

Elements of Multigenre...

THE REPETEND

A motif woven throughout the project.

OPENING PIECE

First written piece, attention grabber, any genre.

VARIETY OF GENRES

• Traditional essays
• Poems
• Stories
• Dialogues
• Monologues

NOTES PAGE

Reflections on choices, metacognition.

WORKS CITED/CONSULTED

Annotated list of works used to research and write.

LETTER TO READER

• Last written, first element
• Introduces topic
• Orients reader
• Reflects on learning

SETTING UP THE PROJECT

OPENING ACTIVITY

"Basic Basie" or similar activity.

MODEL

Read an entire project together.

TOPIC CHOICE WORKSHOP

• Share topic ideas
• Brainstorm topics
• Generate ideas for genres

TOPIC SUBMISSION

Idea + rationale explaining why topic is suitable and engaging.

MULTIGENRE WORKSHOP

Write, reflect, revise, edit, share, discuss.

READER LETTER

What should a reader know before reading my paper?

PAIR/SHARE

Share ideas for letter.

Listen to comments and questions.

ADVICE...

WORKSHOP

Write in class, and critique in class.

RUBRIC

Create and share one at the start.

WORKS CITED

Spend time in direct instruction on citing.