Short Story Collection & Fiction Genres Brochure

After reading "My Date with the Neandrathal Woman" we will be going to the library.

In the library, please select a collection of short stories for your reading project. We will be spending about 20 minutes down in the library where you will be able to read a little of the collection to test it out. Pick a collection that you will enjoy. Please note that you are NOT required to read the complete collection, but you will be required to read a certain # of short stories from the collection.

When asked, please return to the LAB to complete the following assignment/project:

• In Microsoft Word or Pages, from the FILE menu, please select New From Template.
• Choose BROCHURE as a template. Create a brochure about your chosen genre by following the steps below. Be creative. Play around with design and how you present the information in a clear, and creative way. You may use graphics and lists to provide answers to these questions:

1. Describe this genre. What is it?
2. Who is the target reader (a fantasist, a realist, a pragmatist, or what combination?)
3. What are some expectations a reader of this genre might expect?
4. What are some categories of this genre? AND what are the expectations a reader might expect from this genre?
5. Examples of some popular or famous books or films that fit this genre; and/or examples of authors who write in this type of genre.

Today in the lab work on this assignment please.

HOMEWORK: Read 1-3 stories from your collection. You will be using this information and analyzing the stories you read next class. Please bring your selected short story collection with you next class.