Abraham+writing+three

Read //each piece of the project// carefully and check all that apply. Write specific examples in the space below for //each of the genres// in the project. ** Genre: Brochure/Letters ** **// What effective choices did the writer make regarding use //** **// of information, appearance, and point of view? //** 1. The reader learns about the topic from the piece. □ + + 2. What visual techniques did the writer use to enhance authenticity and mood? Appearance Font □ + Arrangement on page □ + Graphics □ Other □ 3. What point of view did the writer select? The subject’s □ ++
 * Writing Analysis Strategy: Part III: Analysis of a Multigenre Piece **

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Other □

** Organization ** **// How did the writer choose to organize the piece to //** **// accomplish the purpose? //**  1.Organizational pattern Chronological □

Order of importance □

Categorical +

Inverted pyramid □

Problem solution □

Spatial □

Other □+

©2006 by Melinda Putz from //A Teacher’s Guide to the Multigenre Research Project.// Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.

** HANDOUT 2F ** 2. Lead Makes reader want to read on □ + Introduces subject □ + 3. Transitions Uses words or phrases to link ideas □ ++ Ideas lead naturally one to the next □ ++ Lack of transitions is appropriate for piece □ 4. Ending Smooth and natural □ + Piece feels like a unified whole □ ++ Writer effectively leaves the reader in   suspense or wonder □ ** Language and Style ** **// Which word choices are particularly effective? //**  Specific action verbs □ Specific nouns □+ Unique language use □ Sentence variety □ **// What language techniques did the writer use to //** **// enhance authenticity and mood? //**  Spelling □ Sentence style □ + Dialect □ + Register □ Other □ ©2006 by Melinda Putz from //A Teacher’s Guide to the Multigenre Research Project.// Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. ** HANDOUT 2F **// (continued) //