As I began my multi-genre project I had to think about how I
wanted to present the information I found to others. As I read the
information I always was thinking how should this be presented to
others.
I first began by Oprah’s childhood. I found many pictures of
Oprah when she was a child. I thought that putting those pictures
together on a page and writing some commentary about her
childhood. I pasted the pictures on a page like a scrapbook and put
some facts with each picture. I thought this would be a good way to
help others visualize what Oprah was like as a child.
I then wrote a diary entry by Oprah. I know that most teenagers
would write in a diary so when Oprah got accepted to college it would
be fitting to put that information into a diary entry format.
Next I added a chart that lists the actors and actresses in The
Color Purple. This format is an interesting way to let others see that
Oprah was in the movie and it lets others see what other actors and
actresses she worked with in the movie.
I also put an interview into my project. This is a great way for
people to “hear the voice” of Oprah. Even though I really did not hear
the interview I can sense her voice in the interview.
I then included a poem about Oprah. After reading about
Oprah’s life I was inspired to write a poem about Oprah. She really
astounded me the way she has worked hard and really succeeds in
life.
Last I included some certificates to show some of the awards
that Oprah and The Oprah Winfrey Show has won in the past. I also
included a list of books that I learned Oprah had read in her book
club. The Oprah Magazine is also an important aspect of her life so I
included a list of things that can be found in every issue.
No other kind of research has excited me like the multi-genre
project has. As I read and researched I had a whole different thinking
process. I was always thinking how can I present this to others that
do not know this information. I enjoyed doing this project and plan to
use this in my class.
Outline for Multi-Genre Project
Fourth Grade
A. Introduce multi-genre project
Show examples to the students and brainstorm together
different genres they can include.
B. Since in fourth graders study North Carolina students will choose a
famous personality who have called NC home at some time and have
made significant contributions to the state.
(Thomas C. Wolfe, James K. Polk, John Penn, Andrew Johnson,
William Sydney Porter, Dolley Madison, “Sugar Ray” Leonard,
Michael Jordan, Jim “Catfish” Hunter, Andy Griffith, Roberta Flack,
Elizabeth Dole, and Levi Coffin)
C. Give students time to research in class and work on their projects.
Multi-Genre Project Rubric
Name_________________
Presentation: How the project is put together.
___out of 15 pts
Genre #1: Includes facts about famous North
Carolinian.
___out of 10 pts
Genre #2: Includes facts about famous North
Carolinian.
___out of 10 pts
Genre #3: Includes facts about famous North
Carolinian.
___out of 10 pts
Genre #4: Includes facts about famous North
Carolinian.
___out of 10 pts
Genre #5: Includes facts about famous North
Carolinian.
___out of 10 pts
Genre #6: Includes facts about famous North
Carolinian.
___out of 10 pts
Genre #7: Includes facts about famous North
Carolinian.
___out of 10 pts
Conventions: Grammar, Spelling
___out of 15 pts