Genre

Why is it important to understand different genre features?

• It helps make learning more fun

• It doesn't matter

• It shows us the genre

• It can help you earn more points on the AICE exam

What do you need in a Letter?

• Address of sender &

  Date

• Use action words & colorful language

• Salutation (greeting) & closing

• Recommendation

What is the difference between a biography and an autobiography?

• A biography is written in 3rd person, while an autobiography is written in 1st

• A biography is written in 1st person, while an autobiography is written in 3rd

What are the similarities between a biography and an autobiography?

• They both include anecdotes and reveal information

• They both have firsthand experience with the person the piece is about, so they know every intimate thought

Include: short paragraphs, subheadings, title, intro & closing

• Travel Writing

• Blog

• Article

• Podcast

Short paragraphs, catchy title, intro, catchy subheadings, catchy outro, or call to action. What is?

• Brochure/Leaflet

• Travel Writing

• Review

• Speech

Brainstorm for 5 senses (what do you want the reader to see, hear, smell, feel, taste). What is?

• Narrative

• Descriptive

• Speech

• Article

Uses 1st Person POV

• Narrative

• Descriptive

• Diary

• Speech

Uses 3rd person POV

• Speech

• Descriptive

• Review

• Blog

Should persuade

• Autobiography

• Email

• Advertisement

• Travel Writing