3 new ideas important for every writer

After reading the two articles by Hall and Frost I learned 3 important ideas that every writer should use. First, to be a good writer, you have to be a good reader. In Jordan Hall's article "Reading as a Writer of Genres" she explains the importance of being an active reader. Hall uses an example of a poster for a grand opening of a coffee shop. She breaks down the poster to explain why each section was devised by the writer to grab your attention. It's important because if you know how to grab an audience you'll be more successful with your own writing in trying to get your message to the public. The second and third important ideas came from Frost's article "Exercises in Genre" the quad chart and A3 reports. Both are totally different genres of writing. The quad charts do not have to be done on 11 by 17 paper where as the A3 reports are limited to that format.  A3 reports always offer a solution to a problem while quad charts can do other things like introduce a new product. They're also different in terms of formatting and delivery. Even thought both genres take forever to accomplish the end product is very appealing and satisfying for the user.

Magazines, novels, and facebook statuses

I read magazines, novels, and Facebook statuses much differently from one another. When reading a novel I'm amerced in what I am reading because I usually have to concentrate really hard on what I'm reading so I understand the message if there is one. I'm the type of reader who can space out and not know what I just read. Which is totally different when I'm relaxing and reading a magazine because it's usually something I'm interested in. Magazines don't need you to think about what your reading, you can just enjoy what's on the page. Since I'm on Facebook everyday, multiple times a day, I can't always help myself and I want to know what my friends are up to. It's mindless and I can spend a good hour going through my news feed reading the new and updated statuses.

Picture sharing activity

August 24, 2011

Dear classmate,

            This is a picture of my dog Buster in my backyard. He's a mix between a yorkie and a poodle. He was about six months old when this picture was taken earlier this year. This picture brings back a lot of memories with my brother as well because we would do photo shoots with Buster. We were trying to get him on the cover of a dog magazine called Orvis, he's a very photogenic dog. This image is important to me because he reminds me of home and my childhood. Even though he's the first dog my family has ever had, I've been begging for years to get one. finally, the year I leave for school my parents agree to finally get one. It's as if they wanted something to replace me when I left the house since I'm the youngest child. I was opposed to getting a small dog because I've always liked bigger dogs but this silly little pooch has a special place in my heart. What's so great about Buster is that everyone in my family acts like a kid again when playing with him. I chose this picture because he's an important part of my family and life, even though he's just a dog. He's excited to see everyone when they walk in the house and gives everyone kisses, barks at strangers, and is there for you when no one else is. He can be a pain in the butt at times, stealing shoes and toilet paper out of the garbage, but Buster is one of the smartest dogs I've ever come across. He knows an arrange of tricks from roll over to fetching his ball on command, he even knows when he's been bad.  It's not like you can stay mad at the little guy for long. You can't help but smile when you see him waiting for you in the window coming home from a long day at school. Everyone that meets him right away falls in love with his friendly disposition. Being away from home so far, I miss him the most just because I'd spend the most time with him. He's taught me many responsibilities because he needed a lot of care when he was a puppy. It was a nice change to take care of someone else besides me for once.

                                                                      Sincerely,           

Catherine Favale

Introduction

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