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The most interesting I found in this book was the list of possible genres on page 5.  The other night in class I was attempting to think of possible genres I could use that were not traditional.  I really had a difficult time trying to think of things that would be interesting but also informative.  This list really made me think of some cool ideas.  The genre battle plans really stood out to me because I had been thinking about doing one of my genre’s as a football play book.  I believe it was Kate who also suggested that I do this.  Crash Site Report also stood out as one that could really apply to a lot of historical information.  The author mentions that in order to understand a genre, students must first read widely into it and determine the characteristics of that particular genre.  I will not be a classroom teacher, but I think taking time to focus on a variety of different genres would be crucial for creating successful multigenre projects.  On page 37, there is an introduction by Lisa on her project about the Titanic.  I think this is a perfect example of defending why you chose the topic because Lisa is very passionate about the topic and I believe truly wants to honor those that were lost.  When we first began talking about the idea of a draft book, I thought that was just another step that could be eliminated because it was just for organization.  Researching possible information to use and how many genres to include has showed me that planning in a draft book is pretty essential in getting what you want with your final product.  In thinking about planning, the idea of genre comparison groups really seems to be beneficial.  I know I would like an opportunity to give and recieve feedback on genres and ways of going about presenting them.  This activity would be more beneficial for younger students because they get to share their ideas with one another and work as a team.  Anna’s Bumper Sticker to rid of gang grafitti is great; “Don’t be small, Respect the Wall!”  Figure 5.15 on page 91 is a discussion guide on the varying viewpoints on the Revolutionary War.  This form of planning can make the creator see the other side of the topic and perhaps help create a genre that will really capture the characteristics of the topic.  I am really looking forward to this project, mainly because it’s something that interests me, but also because I will enjoy looking at everyone else’s projects.

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