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The Rise of Rock n Roll and its effect on American Society
A Documentary Source Problem Writing Assignment
Directions for the Essay– Now that you have examined the documents that relate to the effect of Rock ‘n’ Roll on America, you will answer the question, “To what extent and in what ways has contemporary music impacted American society 1950-1980?”You will analyze the positives and negative impacts that each of the documents has on American society. You will give a critical interpretation explaining the effect music plays on Americans. Us the suggested format to write your essay. Each paragraph is worth 5 points
Introductory paragraph: You need to explain how music is able to shape people’s thoughts, lives, memories, and even American society (Do not use first person or I believe while explaining this portion). You will then give 3 examples (which become the topics for each of you body paragraphs). Lastly a thesis statement is mandatory.
Paragraph 2- 1st Example: What was one significant impact on American society? You need to quote from at least three different sources. How do these quotes show a change in society?
Sentence 1: One impact on American society is…
Sentence 2: Group/person states “put quote from document here.”
Sentence 3: Explain/analyze whether or not you think this is a convincing argument.
Sentences 4,5,6: Repeat for second source.
Sentences 7,8,9: Repeat for third source.
Paragraph 3- 2nd Example: What was one significant impact on American society? You need to quote from at least three different sources. How do these quotes show a change in society?
Sentence 1: One impact on American society is…
Sentence 2: Group/person states “put quote from document here.”
Sentence 3: Explain/analyze whether or not you think this is a convincing argument.
Sentences 4,5,6: Repeat for second source.
Sentences 7,8,9: Repeat for third source.
Paragraph 4- 3rd Example: What was one significant impact on American society? You need to quote from at least three different sources. How do these quotes show a change in society?
Sentence 1: One impact on American society is…
Sentence 2: Group/person states “put quote from document here.”
Sentence 3: Explain/analyze whether or not you think this is a convincing argument.
Sentences 4,5,6: Repeat for second source.
Sentences 7,8,9: Repeat for third source.
Paragraph 5- Conclusion: Music has impacted American society. Why do you think American society has changed in spite of people’s beliefs? Did these changes have a positive or negative effect on society? What ways has it changed the course of American life?