Topic+Talk--+Michael+Jackson


 * Topic Talk: Person—Michael Jackson**

List five facts that you already know about this person:
 * Topic Choice:**
 * 1) Once was part of the Jackson 5


 * 1) Known for the moonwalk


 * 1) His album //Thriller// was best seller of all time


 * 1) Inducted into the Rock n Roll hall of fame


 * 1) Had a record for most top 100 hits

His musical talent and ability reached many people in the world. His music impacted everyone it reached and he is known as one of the best artists of all time.
 * Answer these questions about this person:**
 * 1) How did this person impact the world?

I feel that Michael Jackson is one of the best artists ever. His music reached so many people. Even after his death, Michael Jackson continues to touch so many people.
 * 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 feel my audience for this topic could be a wide range of people because Jackson reached so many people. However, I would say fans of Jackson would be the best audience to reach out to.
 * 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.

Interview, Newspaper article, descriptive essay, memory, movie review, gallery/album, or a CD cover/liner.
 * 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 feel Michael Jackson is widely popular and interesting to learn about. I think that everyone knows who he is and would be interested in not only learning more about his music, but also his life and background.
 * 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 that books, magazines, interviews, the internet and films would be great resources to learn more about Michael Jackson.
 * Resources**