Multi-Genre Project Genres

STEP ONE IS ALWAYS THE SAME

WRITE YOUR CHARACTER

THIS CHARACTER DOES NOT CHANGE THROUGHOUT YOUR MGP

STEP TWO IS ALWAYS THE SAME

WRITE YOUR THEME

THIS THEME DOES NOT CHANGE THROUGHOUT YOUR MGP

STEP THREE MAY/ MAY NOT VARY

WRITE YOUR SECONDARY CHARACTER

THIS CHARACTER MAY

CHANGE THROUGHOUT YOUR MGP

SOME THEME IDEAS

Young love is impetuous and impulsive.Old grudges lead to war among youth.Rage and passion are not easily separated.Love is the same as madness.Moving to quickly leads to misfortune.Women are often the victims of society.You can not escape your fate.

MGP HOW-TOs

Celebratory Toast Toasts are generally offered at times of celebration or commemoration, including

weddings, certain holidays (New Year's Eve) retirement celebrations, housewarming parties, birthdays etc.

Things to do when writing a toast:

Introduction: Introduce yourself (or chosen character) and the relation to the person/people whom you are toasting.

Perhaps relate the reason for the toast to a famous quote or saying. Tell a story about the person/people– may it be a fun or a

sentimental experience – as long as that event highlights the main character and their relationships. KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE.

Closing: Thank the guests for their support, maybe acknowledge those who prepared the food, the venue, the decorations.. Etc.

Provide well wishes (or awkward moments) to the person you are toasting.

Example http://weddings.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Sample_W

edding_Day_Toasts Look up “birthday toast” or “wedding toast” or

“retirement toast” on youtube.com for some good examples of live toasts.

Dream Sequence A dream sequence is the retelling of what

happened in a dream Storytelling style Everything (actions, items, colors) is symbolic–

dreams reveal the “subconscious” and “unconscious” of our minds Ex: falling = feeling like you lack control in a

situation Red = passion, love, anger

Dream Sequence, cont’d

Required components: 1. The story of the dream, with symbols coded (by color,

font, size, underline, etc)2. A “key” or “dream dictionary” that decodes the

symbols in the dream3. A clear explanation of the dream in the Notes page of

the MGP, discussing the message and purpose of the dream and symbols. What things are in the character’s subconscious and unconscious, and why?

SEE EXAMPLE: Casey’s project

Recipe A recipe shows the composition of something---how

it is made and what it is made of. Character? Relationship? As a genre, you can be subtle or direct in the

symbolism: Direct: ingredients ARE the symbols clearly

(ex: 1 tsp love) Indirect: ingredients are normal items that symbolize

(ex: 1 c. powdered sugar = sweetness, happiness)

Recipe, cont’d Required components:

Title of recipe Ingredients and amounts (use proportions) Steps to combine ingredients (these can be

symbolic as well… ex: “mash” vs. “stir gently”) Bake time and yield Photograph of item created Could have a “baker’s note” at end about

process alterations or substitutions, mistakes, etc.

Dictionary Entry A dictionary, similar to a recipe, shows

what something IS– but in this case, instead of focusing on what things are combined to MAKE something, we focus on the different “sides” to the same item

Dictionary examplebroth·er [bruhth-er or for 9, bruhth-ur] noun, plural brothers ( Archaic  )

brethren; interjection

noun 1. a male offspring having both parents in common with another offspring; a male sibling.

2. Also called half brother. a male offspring having only one parent in common with another offspring.

3. a stepbrother.

4. a male numbered among the same kinship group, nationality, race, profession, etc., as another; an associate; a fellow member, fellow countryman, fellow man, etc.: a fraternity brother.

5. Ecclesiastical . a. ( often initial capital letter  ) a male numbered among the lay members of a religious organization that has a priesthood.

b. a man who devotes himself to the duties of a religious order without taking holy orders, or while preparing for holy orders.

Dictionary, cont’d Required components:

Multiple definitions – at least 5 or some combination of 5 defined words

Part of speech(es) Pronunciation Example sentences Antonyms/ synonyms Origin

Concrete Poetry Involves arranging the letters or words that

describe an object or symbol into a visual image that also describes what the text is talking about.

“Painting with words” When creating: Think about what you want to

say or convey about your subject. What makes it unique (shape, smell, taste)?

http://www.imagechef.com/ic/poem/

Concrete Poetry examples

Two-Voice Poetry Has two narrators talking about one subject or event. Poem format: two columns– one for each person who

is reading. Each narrator reads the text in one of the columns.

When both readers are supposed to read at the same time, they appear on the same line.

Often sounds like a dialogue. Therefore, when creating this genre for your MGP, think about ideas that need discussion or shows the relationship between the two characters you are writing about.

ExampleI am a polar bearI eat fishI must swim for my

foodBut I can’t swim

forever When I get tiredI depend upon

I am an SUV

I guzzle petroleum

People pump mineI burn gas pretty fast

When I pollute

I begin to destroy

written by NNWP consultant Campbell Pontius

Ice caps.