Genres and the Narrative 08 21 2012 Genres

Genres and the Narrative 08 -21 -2012

Genres of Writing • What are genres? • We use the term “genres” to describe categories of written texts that have: • recognizable patterns, • syntax, • techniques, • and/or conventions.

Genres you will encounter in college • This list represents some of the most common genres you can expect to encounter during your time at AUM: • • • Abstract Academic Email Annotated Bibliography Argument Essay Autobiographical Reflection Book Review Business Letter Compare/Contrast Laboratory Report Literature Review Etc.

Genres you will encounter in this class • • • Project Proposal Email to professor(s) Bibliography Online blog Personal Narrative Essay Definition Essay Report of Information Textual analysis essay Probably more!

“Storytelling, Narration, and the ‘Who I Am’ Story” • What is the main focus of this article? • Storytelling is fundamental and a primary form of communication. • Why do people tell “Who I Am” stories? • Give insights to their character.

“Narratives” • What do we know about Narrative Theory? • It’s everywhere. • It’s been used since the beginning of time. • What are the two primary parts of the narrative? • Characters and the events • How might we define “narrative”? • A story that encompasses the events and actions of a story and the narrative story is the way these events and actions are related.

Elements of the Narrative • What are “direct” and “indirect” characterization? • What other elements did the chapter discuss?

How does this apply to your essay? • What can we take away from this? • Consider how you’re going to tell it. • Sit down write everything you can remember. Leave it and come back to it later. • Proofread it multiple times. • Give it to someone who doesn’t know what it’s about and have them tell you what they think it’s about. • Describe your paper in one or two sentences or a few words. • Make sure your story “shows” and does not “tell. ”