Description: Write an original, 500-to-750 word essay about one popular African-American male or female icon. This means individuals only.
Criteria –
A. Your Icon must be NEW and not have been used in the last Icon assignment.
THE ICON That i will do is Jay-Z or Dr. DRe
B. The icon you select should be clearly identified from the fields of music, film, television, radio, theater, or sports.
C. Your essay should have four easily identifiable paragraphs. To assist in clarity, a Response Sheet is provided below. As always, use the format provided.
D. Use this document to respond to this question. This is a mandated university assessment.
Final Exam Essay Question and Format
1. Paragraph one required elements– Identify the person you selected in an introductory opening sentence. Then explain how this person has influenced or impacted (or is influencing and impacting) American life and culture by a) identifying what you think is the most influential cultural product created by the icon and b) explaining why this cultural product was influential with concrete evidence of the impact.
2. Paragraph two — Describe the icon’s social and cultural context. That is, explain what is happening socially and culturally around the life time of this person in the U.S.A. and/or the world.
3. Paragraph three — Explain how at least one social issue or cultural obstacle affected this person and how they overcame it.
4. Paragraph four — Identify and explain how this person embodies at least one of the five listed beliefs/values discussed in the document titled African American Black Postwar Beliefs and Values. Document is located in the exam Module. Identify the beliefs/values and carefully explain why you feel the value fits the icon’s product you identified in paragraph one.
Citations required. This means you need to provide evidence from the readings by referencing a page number or page numbers from the document to back up your argument. Expect points to be deducted if you don’t.
Word count. This document has 386 words. When submitted your document should have a minimum of 886 words (386 + 500) Word count is visible in bottom left corner of document. Submissions with less than minimum will be penalized according to table published.
RESPONSE SHEET ON NEXT PAGE
EXAM ESSAY RESPONSE SHEET
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