Genres

Theme

2013-2014Southern Lakes Anthology

Project

What is the

Anthology

Project?

Anthology LessonGOALS

• Identify the 5 different genres

• Identify outstanding characteristics of published pieces

• Think of creative ideas for this year’s theme

Genres• Poetry• Prose• Art• Cartoon• Illustrated Writing

POETRY

• ONE page in length• Variety of styles accepted

P OETRY

POETRY

P OETRY

POETRY

POETRY

PROSE

• Maximum 2 pages• Double Spaced

PROSE

PROSE

PROSE

PROSE

ART

• Black and white only• Emphasis on strong contrast• Pencil must be dark for copying• Original work• 1 inch margin around all entries• Use art paper provided for size

ART

ART

ART

ART

ART

CARTOON

• Use variety of templates• Black ink or dark pencil• May have dialog in frames • Be Original• Can be political, environmental, social, amusing…

CARTOON

CARTOON

Illustrated Writing

• Maximum of two typed pages• Writing and art must complement

each other• NO CLIP ART• Two students may collaborate

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Writing

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Karissa Franceschina

Illustrated

Writing

Anthology LessonLet’s Discuss

• Can you identify the 5 different genres?

• Which genre interests you the most?

• As you listened to different selections… What were some of the outstanding characteristics of each piece?

NOW for this year’s theme….

Introducing the 2013-2014Southern Lakes Anthology Project:

Stay tuned for our presentation…

Go to animoto.com clip http://animoto.com/play/

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2013-14 Theme:

Think about it…

• What has been a challenge you have overcome?

• How do you typically solve a problem?

• Who are some famous individuals that have “figured it out”… an invention, a cure, a law, a “first”?

• Who are people you turn to when you need help?

• How can you best represent this theme?

Poem, Prose, Art, Cartoon, or Illustrated Writing

Project Timeline:

October – Brainstorming

November – Write & Draw / Consult with Teachers

December – Final Project Due with entry form

January – District Finalists Selected January 28th Judging Day

May – May 21st Reception at U.W.Whitewater