Scudi.topictalk.person


 * Topic Talk: Person**

List five facts that you already know about this person: 1. Started singing at a very young age.
 * Topic Choice: Michael Jackson**

2. Sang with his brothers and sisters.

3. Their dad was known for coaching them in not the nicest way. Some said he was abusive.

4. Michael had an accident on stage then became addicted to the medication he was on.

5. Unfortunately died June 25, 2009

Michael Jackson’s music was known to be fun and inspiring. He was always loved in the music world.
 * Answer these questions about this person:**
 * 1) How did this person impact the world?

In my opinion Michael’s music was always great and he was an amazing performer. Everyone has tough times in their life and though Michael’s were very severe and criticized greatly, I want to show the highlighted moments in his life.
 * 1) For what purpose do you want to write about this person--that is, what argument(s) might you make about him or her? (For example, you might argue that Michael Jordan is the greatest basketballer ever, or that Franz Ferdinand caused WWI).

I would like to influence the people who disliked Michael Jackson because of his rough times in life.
 * 1) For what audience(s) do you intend to make your argument(s) about this person? (People who already know about basketball? Historians? Your family? Teachers?) Explain.

There are many biographies and probably an autobiography written about Michael.
 * 1) What genres (types of writing) might be appropriate to this person? (For example, what kinds of writing might s/he write? What kinds might be written about him/her?)

I have always loved Michael Jackson and his music. He has had horrible criticism in his life but always pulled through when it came to music.
 * 1) Why are you interested in researching this person? How do you personally connect with him/her?

What resources do you think will be useful to you? Specific books? Series of books? Magazines? Periodicals? Interviews? Internet sites? Films? Other? I think I could definitely use biographies, autobiographies, magazine articles, and interviews.
 * Resources**

I think I would be able to find more information on the event topic. This event was a huge deal in thedeaf community and I probably will only be able to find biographies on Michael Jackson.
 * Once you have completed worksheets for** __**TWO**__ **topics, please answer these three questions; be prepared to discuss your answers in class:**
 * 1) Of your two topic choices, which one do you think you will find the most information about? Please explain.

Alot of people know who michael jackson is but not many people know about DPN. I think i could educate people on an interesting event.
 * 1) Of your two topic choices, which one do you think will make the most compelling argument for an audience? Please explain.

I really like the DPN topic because I have always been most interested in deap people and the deaf community.
 * 1) Of your two topic choices, which one do you really like the best? Please explain.