Why Did George Write The Prom Analysis
Introduction – 45 to 60 seconds
Audio
George knows all about the three reasons why authors write. He has been writing short stories and poems since he was in fourth grade.
He has written stories intended to inform audiences, persuade them, and also merely entertain them.
He enjoys writing for entertainment the most. With each piece of writing, he conveys his purpose differently.
For example, George has been tasked with writing an article for the front page of the school newspaper.
The article gives the details about the upcoming school prom. It includes information about the prom’s location, dress code, and where to buy tickets.
George knows that he can’t write the article in the same way he writes his entertaining short stories.
In order to properly …show more content…
This article is for the purpose of entertainment, unlike the first one meant to merely inform.
In order to properly convey the purpose of entertainment, George focused on the exciting events of the prom.
He told amusing stories about the prom, including a humorous tale about who was crowned king and queen and other events of the night.
Build on Clip B – 25 to 35 seconds
Audio
George’s newspaper articles fall into a specific category. Categories in literature are referred to as genres.
Popular genres include fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, and comedy. Because George’s articles were about a real event, they would be considered non-fiction.
George wrote about the school prom in the school newsletter, but imagine if he wrote a short story about a fictional school prom.
In a fictional story, George would not have to stick to the events that actually happened. Instead, he could make up any or all of the details and events!
Build on Clip C – 25 to 35 seconds
Audio
Themes and topics are perceived differently when presented in different genres.
Let’s take George’s first article about the prom. It was meant to give
Audio
George knows all about the three reasons why authors write. He has been writing short stories and poems since he was in fourth grade.
He has written stories intended to inform audiences, persuade them, and also merely entertain them.
He enjoys writing for entertainment the most. With each piece of writing, he conveys his purpose differently.
For example, George has been tasked with writing an article for the front page of the school newspaper.
The article gives the details about the upcoming school prom. It includes information about the prom’s location, dress code, and where to buy tickets.
George knows that he can’t write the article in the same way he writes his entertaining short stories.
In order to properly …show more content…
This article is for the purpose of entertainment, unlike the first one meant to merely inform.
In order to properly convey the purpose of entertainment, George focused on the exciting events of the prom.
He told amusing stories about the prom, including a humorous tale about who was crowned king and queen and other events of the night.
Build on Clip B – 25 to 35 seconds
Audio
George’s newspaper articles fall into a specific category. Categories in literature are referred to as genres.
Popular genres include fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, and comedy. Because George’s articles were about a real event, they would be considered non-fiction.
George wrote about the school prom in the school newsletter, but imagine if he wrote a short story about a fictional school prom.
In a fictional story, George would not have to stick to the events that actually happened. Instead, he could make up any or all of the details and events!
Build on Clip C – 25 to 35 seconds
Audio
Themes and topics are perceived differently when presented in different genres.
Let’s take George’s first article about the prom. It was meant to give