Catcher+Multi-Genre+Paper

Rather than writing a standard essay for your final assignment, you will be analyzing and reflecting on a particular aspect of //The Catcher in the Rye// by composing a **multi-genre paper**. This project will center on a particular character, event, or theme from the novel—the choice is yours. Whatever you choose, your multi-genre paper will provide a thoughtful and creative perspective on your topic, as well as enhancing the reader’s thinking about the novel. I will provide help along the way by assigning different mini-writing assignments that could be used in your multi-genre paper. However, this project is being assigned to you now with the expectation that you will be composing your genres throughout our reading of the novel.

You will compose different **genres**, or types, of writing to create your multi-genre paper. It will be due ** Monday, May 10 ** and will include the following components:
 * REQUIREMENTS **
 * __A title page__ that give your readers a glimpse into your topic.
 * __A letter of introduction__ (“Dear Reader”) explaining what you learned about the novel, as well as difficulties and realizations you had while creating your paper
 * __At least 5 genres of your original writing__
 * At least three must be a page in length
 * All genres must be different
 * __At least 2 additional genres__ which do NOT have to be original (song lyrics, images, etc)
 * __Visual elements to add meaning and depth to your genres__. This could include color, sketches, photos, collage, thoughtful text arrangement, etc. Neatness and presentation are key.
 * __A notes page__ explaining the meaning behind each genre and why you wrote/presented it the way you did.


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** GENRE POSSIBILITIES (7 total required) ** The most effective genres arise naturally from the character, events, or theme you’re focusing on from //Catcher//. For example, if you were creating a multi-genre paper centering on the power of addiction in //Go Ask Alice//, one of your genres may be a report from the psychologist of the Youth Center detailing the narrator’s diagnosis and progress. The form would be made to look professional, with the doctor’s name and business address appearing on the top, followed by related information about the topic. All of your genres should be different and should show thought and attention to voice/style. Check out the following for possible genres you might try, but feel free to come up with your own.

//dialogue/phone conversation// //interior monologue// //diary entry// //news article// //advice column// //classified ad// //letters/postcards// //essay// //newscast// //dictionary entry// //police report// free-verse poem //two-voice poem// //haiku// //found poem// //email// //Facebook profile// //instant message chat// //job application// //report card// //greeting card// //invitation// //comic strip// //recipe// //sketch// //tattoo// //bumper sticker// //manual// //brochure// //song lyrics// //horoscope// //prayer// //poster// //map// //photo //collage advertisement contract license plate //related research top 10 list dream graffiti script doctor's report//