Grade 8 English HL Project: Topics for each genre: The genres used in this project:

Here are the most logical pairings for each genre with a suitable topic for the project:

• Poetry: A Poster is an excellent way to visually present a poem, its themes, or imagery.
• Short story: A Comic strip allows for a visual adaptation of the narrative, characters, and plot of a short story.
• Folktale: A Storyboard is ideal for planning the sequence of events and key scenes of a folktale, preparing it for a visual or dramatic retelling.
• Drama: "Write a drama" is the most direct and appropriate topic for the genre of Drama, allowing students to create their own play.
• Novel: A Formal letter could involve writing a letter from a character's perspective, or a formal letter to the author or a character discussing themes or events in the novel.
• Song: A Journal entry could be used to reflect on the meaning, lyrics, or personal impact of a song, or to document the songwriting process.