Journal+Entry


 * Question:**

Chapter 3: Writing to Inform and Explain
Gallagher brightens this potentially dull purpose for writing with provocative genres. For example, the "Congratulations, newly minted__" has appeal because of its irony and its amazing examples of wasting huge amounts of money. Give examples of three other genres from this chapter and what traits make these genres fascinating rather than tedious.

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The three types I enjoyed the most were "How to Survive," "My blank History," and "Unwritten Rules." I enjoyed these three the most because they are all in a format I would have never thought about writing in. I liked how there are more of a list instead of a paragraph/essay from because most of the time, that is the only type of writing students are assigned! These three types also allow the students to express themselves in a new, and I think fun, and exciting way. Also, using these examples, the students do not have to be completely serious in their writing. They're allowed to let loose a little bit, be goofy if they want to, and truly write what and how they like. I would not hesitate to use the examples found in the textbook in my classroom and wish this was something I did in high school!
 * Chapter 3 Response**