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 * __Written Task # 3__**

You need to complete one written task based on our Unit of __The Things They Carried__ and Media Bias. Your written task must be a certain style and register, and must convey your understanding of that style and also the subject matter. You may choose any style or register that you would like in order to demonstrate your knowledge. Your written task must be at least 800 words, but not longer than 1000.
 * __The Things They Carried and Bias in the Media Unit__**


 * __Register__**: The variation of language according to the situation. The language style and vocabulary to suit the audience (Informal, Formal, Colloquial, Informative, Persuasive, etc.)

__TEXT TYPES__

__Components__: Have a passionate opinion about an issue. Let your voice come and have a thesis. Have an interesting opening. Stick to the main point. Use some facts. Argue your point like a lawyer. Understand and maybe address opposing viewpoints. Use analogies. Localize and Personalize. Provide a Solution that relates to the beginning.
 * Opinion Column**

__Components__: Choose an appropriate topic and theme. Choose an appropriate Audience and forum. Use rhetorical devices of speeches. Introduce the theme, develop the theme with some facts, and provide a conclusion. Review your notes on speech writing.
 * Script of a Speech**

__Components__: Know the form and type of the letter. Choose who you are writing to. Choose what topic you are writing about. Use the right tone of voice. Have a specific subject to address. Conclude the letter properly.
 * Letter**

__Components__: You must choose a person and a subject that you want to explore more in depth. You must do research regarding that person and subject. Your questions should be mostly open-ended. Ask factual questions first, and then analytical questions. Have a reason for the interview.
 * Interview**

__Components__: Decide what two teams will debate and what topic they will debate. Decide who is the audience. Choose an opening statement and a rebuttal. Make sure to include persuasive techniques, especially reasons/logic, concessions, and refutation. Include sources.
 * Debate**

__Components__: You must choose a product to advertise and a form in which to advertise it. You must decide who is your target audience and grab their attention. Use persuasive language to get their interest. Incorporate some facts and statistics. Appeal to senses (emotion), ethics, and reason. You must organize your advertisement logically for the viewer. The viewer must take some form of action. __Components__: Your diary/Journal is a recording of chronological events that take place in the life of someone, so include the date. Make sure that you explain what happened, but also how it made the person feel. Try to focus on one event or a series of events related to one topic.
 * Advertisement**
 * Diary/Journal**

__Components__: Pick a topic that you think needs addressing. Make sure you have a particular audience in mind. Have multiple sub-topics about your idea. Include some facts. Include specific details of advice or information. Organize the material in a way that makes sense. Use appropriate diction for your audience.
 * Brochure/Guide**

__Components__: Choose an appropriate topic for children. Think about simple behaviors of children. Create a character that appeals to children, but also has a conflict. Introduce the character, develop the conflict and allow the character to resolve it, but not too easily. Have an obvious theme. Use appropriate diction and think about how words go with pictures.
 * Children’s Story**

__Components__: You must choose a person that has died. You should briefly recap their life with details. Give anecdotes, narratives, values, character traits, or personal memories. You should try to give a final message about the life of that person that applies to the world.
 * Eulogy**

__Components__: Choose a product to review and where it will be reviewed (what audience). Give relevant information and a summary about the product. Critique the product by going through the best to worst aspects of it. Be fair and balanced. Conclude your review with your overall recommendation for the product.
 * Journalistic Review**

__Other possibilities__ Police Report Blog Magazine Article

Make sure that you include sources that you use for any type of writing. Planning and organization are the most important aspects of this. Make sure that you review examples and keep your writing focused. Remember that the Written Tasks focus on REGISTER and STYLE. Know your audience and know your topic.
 * Reminders**

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 * __Written Tasks__**

MLA Format IB # Number of Words


 * Part 1 (Language in a cultural context) and Part 2 (Language in Mass Communication) Written Task **

Sources Censorship Facts Privacy Purpose Multitasking Information Politics Education Addiction Register Techniques Voice Persuasion Style Diction Syntax Simile Metaphors
 * __ Content __**
 * __ Style __**


 * Literature (parts 2 & 3 ) Written Task **

Quote? 4-5 Specific references to book THEMATIC CONNECTION
 * __Content__**

Register Voice Techniques Style of Author
 * __Style__**

Analyze your own writing 1. What is the purpose? a. Explanation of what you did and why b. What is the register? c. What is the intended audience and why? d. Is it formal or informal? 2. How do you demonstrate Content Knowledge? a. Explain the Unit a little bit b. Give examples of where in your task you show knowledge 3. How do you demonstrate knowledge of style? a. Voice b. Diction c. Pastiche d. Techniques e. Examples in your writing
 * __IB Rationale__**