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Creative and Critical Thinking

ASSIGNMENT 2: Genres of Literature

Learning Target (Curricular Competencies):

  • Recognize and appreciate how different forms, formats, structures, and features of texts enhance and shape meaning and impact
  • Use writing and design processes to plan, develop, and create engaging and meaningful texts for a variety of purposes and audiences 
  • Use acknowledgements and citations to recognize intellectual property rights

Task:

"An infographic is a graphic visual representations of information, data or knowledge intended to present information quickly and clearly."  (Source:  Wikipedia)  You can do a Google image search to see examples.

infographic

Create an infographic that visually defines the following genres of literature.  Include a definition for each one and an image that best represents that genre.  If you use pictures from the internet, make sure you cite your source in MLA (Modern Language Association) format.  There is a handout in Class Handouts at the top of the course to show you how to format correctly. 

Watch this video on the many genres of literature:  historical fiction, science fiction, non-fiction, folktale, biography, autobiography, fairy tale, drama, mystery, horror.

Assessment:  Below you will find the exemplary criteria used to assess the assignment.  

Learning Target: (Exemplary 6/6): Exemplary comprehension of the task and clear accomplishment of the objective. Exemplary use of color, design, and space to communicate a visual representation of the information with appropriate citations.

Written Expression:  Exemplary (6/6):  Sentence structure and vocabulary are varied, skillfully written, and carefully chosen.  Work has been proofread and there are few or no errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar.  Content contributes to the central idea and makes insightful connections with logical organization.  

Submission:

Use the "1.2 Genres of Literature" link on the main page of this section of the course to upload your assignment to your teacher for marking.