8th+-+LA+-+Writing+Project


 * Writing & Research Project**

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Introduce the following Georgia Performance Standard ELA8W2 – student demonstrates competence in a variety of genres. a) Narrative (fictional, personal, experimental) b) Expository (description, explanation, comparison and contrast, problem and solution) c) Technical Writing (business correspondence, resumes, job applications, application essays, web pages) d) Response to Literature e) Persuasive Essay
 * Objective**

Produce an informative project detailing the different genres of writing in a useful and interesting manner. (Parts a, b, c, d, and e from above)*
 * Assignment**

Choose a format that will allow you to deliver this information in the best way possible.

An informative guide, packet, binder, posters, web pages, videos, etc.
 * Examples:**

Whatever format you choose must include **explanations and examples** for each genre, including original writing samples from all writing genres.

Within your section for narrative writing you would provide information explaining what narrative writing is, making sure to provide information about the 3 different types of narrative writing (fictional, personal, experimental). In addition to information you will also include samples for each type of narrative writing. One of the examples must be an original writing sample (written by you).
 * For Example:**


 * This is a year long project and we will be completed in steps throughout the year.

Set up portfolio Research topics and gather information
 * Step 1**

Develop personal definitions for each genre of writing List sources for each section Begin collecting examples of each type of work
 * Step 2**

Continue collecting examples Begin determining quality of each example Revise personal definitions for each genre of writing
 * Step 3**

Focus on individual genres as a class / class writing projects Continue revising personal definitions Continue determining quality of samples
 * Step 4**

Wrap up Select the best original and non-original writing samples for writer’s guide Assemble writer’s guide
 * Step 5**


 * More detailed information about the standards.**
 * http://www.georgiastandards.org/english.aspx**