- Letter to mom: This genre tells about the literature and history of Nigeria.This is an easy way to portray the information because it tells it in a simpler way than in an essay type.
- Diary entry: This genre is all about the education of Nigerians.
- Essay: This genre is about death rituals in Nigeria.
- Map: This has a state map, geographic map and an economic map.
- Wordle: This has some words about the main things about Nigerian marriages. Their are 3 types of marriages in Nigeria; religious, civil and traditional. In religious marriages, usually Christian or Muslim, go by the normal religious teachings and take place in a church or mosque. Christian males are only allowed one wife, but Muslim men can have up to four wives. Civil weddings take place in a government registry office. Men are allowed only one wife under a civil wedding, regardless of religion. Traditional marriages are usually help at the wife's house and are performed according to the customs of the ethnic group involved. Most ethnic groups allow more than one wife. It is common for women to marry in their teens, often to a much older man. Weddings are full of dancing and lively music. Divorce is quite common in Nigeria. Marriage is more of a social contract.
- Interview: I didn't really interview those people, haha! But this genre is about the social status of Nigerians. Helen Paul is a comedienne, singer and actress in Nigeria. Chinua Achebe is a famous author in Nigeria.
- Conversation: This conversation is between me and the president of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan. It is about the economy of Nigeria. It all says: Me: What is the economy of Nigeria like? Goodluck: Nigeria has the second-largest economy in Africa. The Nigerian Stock Exchange is the second-largest in Africa. Petroleum is a major product playing a significant role in the economy of the country; it is the twelfth-largest producer of petroleum in the world. Manufactured products like leather, t-shirts, plastics and processed food enhance the economy of the country. Agriculture is also important, employing almost sixty percent of Nigerians. Cocoa, sugar cane, yams, maize, palm oil, groundnuts, coconuts, citrus fruits, pearl millet, and cassava are the major agricultural products. However, health care, education, and general living conditions in Nigeria are poor. Me: That is very interesting, that is all I would like to know. Thank you sir. Goodluck: You're very much welcome.
- Shopping list: This genre tells come food and clothing of Nigeria. Western influences have transformed Nigerian eating habits. Only the wealthy can afford to eat like westerners though. Food in Nigeria is usually eaten by hand, however with the western influences, forks and spoons are becoming more common. It is considered rude to eat with your left hand. In the south, crops such as corn, yams, and sweet potatoes form the base of the diet. It is often served with a palm oil based stew made with chicken, beef, goat, tomatoes, okra, onions, and bitter leaves. Fruits such as papaya, pineapples, coconuts, oranges, mangoes, and bananas are common in the south. In the north, grains such as millet, sorghum, and corn are boiled in to a porridge-like dish. It is served with an oil based soup usually flavored with onions, okra, and tomatoes. Sometimes meat is included. Fresh milk and yogurt are common. Alcohol is very popular in the south.
- Trivia-Facts: This genre is all about art and music.
- Quiz: I did this genre so I could put in any information that I didn't put in the other genres. This has government, traditions, holidays and some food. The answers are: 1. D 2. False 3. D 4. C 5. D 6. D 7. True 8. B