Multi- genre Project• What is a genre? A genre is a type of writing. A poem is a

genre. A traditional research paper is a genre. A newspaper editorial is a genre. So are plays and diaries and cartoons and billboards.

• What is a Multi- genre project? It's a collection of pieces written in a variety of genres, informed by your research on a particular subject, that presents one or (more likely) more perspectives on a research question or topic. A multi-genre paper is personal, creative, and can’t be copied from some other source. It involves you, as a writer, making conscious decisions about what information is important and how it should be presented to the reader.

Multi- Genre Project

• What is a repetend? Repetend is something added to your multi-genre project that repeats or continues. The purpose of repetend is to create unity among the various genre pieces and to give the writer an editorial voice that the reader can easily relate to.

Topics to choose from

• Bullying • Volunteering• Advice to incoming 6th graders• Internet Saftey

Types of genres to choose fromGroup 1: Media print Newspaper article ObituaryEditorialLetter to the Editor

Group 2: Visual with words Poster Invitation Advertisement Travel Brochure

Group 3: Visual Display Picture/photograph Graph Map RecipeCollage

Group 4: Informational Interview SurveyTimeline Directions

Group 5: Creative Writing Skit Song Poem Short StoryPersonal Narrative

Group 6: Structured Essay Report Letter Speech

*You must choose one from each group.

The Headache of buying a car.A Lesson in Patience.

By Laurie Olson

Exploratory Paper Multi-genre writingLaurie OlsonProfessor Gray11- 10-11The Headache of buying a car.I never thought I would be spending the week before my big test searching for and buying a car for my daughter. That is exactly what I am finding myself doing this week with my nonexistent free time. I am looking hard for a good reliable, low mileage, low priced vehicle. That is why I have decided to write about the process of buying a used car and its effect on myself and my family. Maybe by sharing my experience I will be able to help you and other prospective car buyers out there ease their headache. I will explore the car buying process with a look at the conversations that have taken place between my daughter and I. I forgot to mention I am looking at cars here while she is in Springfield, thus adding stress to this process. I also believe her old car needs a proper departure from this earth, so you will get to see the obituary we wrote so it would be known just how much it will be missed. I have looked at many advertisements and ads for new cars this week that my head is starting to spin. (I will be sharing a few of my favorites.) Did you know there specific steps to buying a car? I didn’t until now. It is recommended you follow these steps to ensure you get a good car for your money. Now that I know all this I will share my new wealth of information with you. By the time all is said and done I hope to be able to show you happy smiling faces with a brand new, dependable, low mileage used car. I will be so happy when this process is done I believe I will have to share my joy through poetry. I will also be delivering this new car to my daughter with a heartfelt letter telling her that this will be the last car I will purchase for her.Buying a car is something most people have to experience in life and going about it the correct way will make a big difference in the outcome. I for one like shopping for cars about as much as I like going to the dentist, so anything to make it a more enjoyable experience I am all for.

Table of ContentsTitle Page Page 1Welcome to Buying a car: Exploratory paper Page 2Table of Contents Page 4Dear Friend Page 5The News: a text between daughter and mother Page 6The Death of the Blue Buggie Page 7Sad News: A text between mother and daughter Page 8Oh My which one to buy? Page 9The journey begins: Text between mother to daughter Page 10Her dream car/ her reality car Page 11Please Mom: A text between mother and daughter Page 12The headache of buying a car Page 13Exhausted mom: Text between mother to daughter Page 14So many ads so little time Page 15The Jimmy Page 16Yea we found one: Text between mother and daughter Page 17My Dearest Amber Page 18Time to pass it off: Text between mother and daughter Page 19The beginning and the end Page 20Steps to buying a new used car Page 21One final word: Text between mother and daughter Page 22Conclusion Page 23Bibliography Page 24

Dear Friend,I hope you will find some laughter while reading about my adventure in buying my daughter a new car. It was a very long process and I am glad it is behind me. It was not an easy task trying to find just the right car for her, especially since she lives in another town, but we did it. This is just a glimpse into my adventure and the outcome. I hope through our adventure you will gain some insight to the process of buying a car. I choose this topic for the simple fact it was an experience I was having at the time of this writing. I t just seemed like a logical thing to write about. I also found that through this process you can find humor in almost any situation. I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it.EnjoyLaurie

Saturday November 5th , 2011

Amber: Hey Mom, what’s goin on?Me: Nothing what’s up?Amber: Um… I have a problemMe: Ok what is that?Amber: I think my car is dead. It is shooting out blue smoke. I am afraid to drive it home.Me: That is no good. Can Gil come and tow it home?Amber: Ya I think so. What am I supposed to do for a car?Me: We need to see what is wrong with it first.Amber: Ok

The Blue Buggie left this world on 11-4-11 to a better place. She decided it was time to hang up the keys in the parking lot of Dillon’s Grocery Store, Springfield Missouri. She apparently died of a blown head gasket and a cracked block. She will be greatly missed by all who was fortunate enough to drive her. We will hold strong to the memories of riding around town on a cool spring day with the top down. She brought us lots of joy. She will live on though in other cars that are fortunate enough to receive a part from her. You see she had a wish, the wish to be a donor car to those in need. Her final resting place will be Bayless Salvage Yard, Springfield Missouri. Any contributions may be made to the Amber car fund in care of Laurie Olson SMB bank. Rest in Peace Blue Buggie.

Obituaries November 4th 2011

Monday November 7th, 2011

Amber: It’s official; it has a blown head gasket and a cracked block. They said it would cost about 1200 to fix.Me: Ok I’ll talk to grandma and grandpa and see what we need to do. I’ll let u know.

Oh My, Which One Too Buy?

Tuesday November 8th 2011

Me: Ok we are going to look at a red Mercury. It is an older car but it has low miles.Amber: Ok but it sounds like a grandma car. I don’t really want itAmber: I really want a truck. A Chevy would be my dream carMe: Well if it is the right price and runs well u might have to suck it upAmber: Ok

Ambers Dream Car Ambers Reality Car

Cost: $28.785 Cost: $900Miles:0 just off the show room floor Miles: 150,000+Extras: 4 wheel drive Extras: 4 wheel driveAir Conditioner Air ConditionerAM/FM radio AM/FM radioCD Player Tape PlayerSirius XM Radio Power LocksKeyless entry/Remote start Power Windows

Wednesday November 9th, 2011

Amber: Mom please tell gpa to look at Craig’s list. Me: I will. But you know he is not very good at looking at things on there. Amber: Ok I just don’t want to end up with an ugly car.Me: I know sis. I am doing my bestAmber: I know

The Headache of Buying a CarOh my head

My aching headSo many kindsSo many colors

Why can’t they all be like the othersWhich one to buy

Which one will she likeMaybe just maybe

The Jimmy it will be

Thursday November 10th

Me: We have driven all over town and we are not finding anything. We will go look at another one tomorrow in Pittsburg. It is a 96 jimmy. Maybe it will be the one.Amber: What about this one. It’s a 02 Dodge Dakota. Just like JJ’s. It’s on Craig’s List. Can u all look?Me: Ya when we get back home.Me: Gpa called on it and there is something not right about the guy. He is a little shady. I think we will pass.Amber: Ok

For Sale: 1992 Toyota Corolla

$1500 OBO

Red

4doors

Power windows and locks

AM/FM cassette stereo

186,000 Miles

Call 417-781-1234

For Sale: 2001 Ford

Pickup$3000

100,000 MilesShort bed

For Sale: 1996 Jimmy

$3500 OBO

Silver 4door

620-234-7689

For Sale: 2009 Trans Am

Black, $10,000 firm

Call 417-987-6543

So Many Ads to Look at!

FOR SALE: 1996 GMC JimmySilver 4 Door4 wheel drive$3500 or best offer621-434-5525

Friday November 11th 2011

Me: We bought u the jimmyAmber: Sweet, when can I have it?Me: I am going to take it to Dave’s to have him look at it Amber: Great maybe u can bring it to me when u come tomorrow to take your testMe: We will see I’ll let u knowMe: Ok, here’s the deal. It needs new ball joints, a pittman arm and a rocker arm. It is going to be Monday at the earliest before it is fixed.Amber: that suxsMe: I know but I don’t want u driving it till it’s fixedAmber: ok

My Dearest Amber,This last week has sure been a tough one. I know you did not mean to blow up your car, but it has sure caused uproar in our family. I don’t know about you, but I am sure glad this whole car buying process is over. There have been a few tense moments between you and grandpa over what kind of car to buy and how much money to spend. I really hope you like the one we bought you. I know we had a little bit of buyer’s remorse right after we bought the Jimmy and Dave looked at it. But even with the things we had to fix and the added cost, I believe you now own a good reliable car. I know this car ownership thing is new to you and you were a little frustrated with me in the fact that I made you put everything in your name for the first time, but I am proud of you for taking on the responsibility. You are now a grown up. I wish you many happy years with your new GMC Jimmy. I love you.Love,Mom

Tuesday November 15th 2011

Me: It is all fixed Amber: yeah! Can u pick me up in Mt Vernon so I can come home and get it tagged?Me: I suppose. I am glad this car thing is done!!!!! Amber: Me 2

The Blue Buggie (The Beginning)

The New Jim Bug (The End)

Directions for buying a good used car•Determine your budget. Think about these things before you go out and buy.

1.How much do you want to spend?2.Do you need to get a loan?

a.What are the interest rates?b.Where is the best place to go for the loan?c.How long will it take me to pay it back?

•What kind of car do you want? Think about what your criteria the car must meet. 1.New2.Used3.Low miles4.High miles but good body5.Color6.Brand

•Check everywhere. Be prepared to drive a bit to look at many.1.Newspaper2.Internet3.Car lots New and Used

•Once you find one, have it checked out•Purchase and tag your new Vehicle•Enjoy your new ride

Friday November 18th

Me: So how do you like your car?Amber: I love it Me: Good take care of it! I love uAmber: love u too

ConclusionIn conclusion there are so many things to look at and for when buying a car. I had never really thought about the car buying process before as my father and my ex-husband had always done the work of finding them for me. All I had to do was say if I liked it or not. This time around I was right in there doing the looking, the financing and the purchasing of this new vehicle. I must admit buying a car is very exhausting. I am so glad it only happens every few years. I don’t know if I could do it if it was more frequent. It was really nice to be able to come home from a day of car shopping a relieve some of the stress through this project. I did experience some road bumps along the way, but being able to go back and fix them made a huge difference.I got a lot out of this project. I thought it was a fun project even though it was time consuming. I loved putting the different pieces together to create the final project. This is definitely a project I want to do with my students.

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Questions to ask about your topic:1. Am I truly interested in this topic?2. Do I have access to enough information?3. Is the subject limited enough?4. Is there a human element to the topic? Can I personalize it? Could I create a character who would represent the main problems, struggles, or ideas of this topic?