QuigleyComp1+Topic+Talk2


 * Topic Talk: Person**

List five facts that you already know about this person: 1. The Jackson 5 was a family American band.
 * Topic Choice: The Jackson Five**

2. They started around 1970.

3. They have recorded the songs, “I want you Back” and “ABC.”

4. Michael Jackson sang the lead vocals.

5. The band appeals to a large audience.


 * Answer these questions about this person:**
 * 1) How did this person impact the world?

The Jackson 5 was a band of brothers from the 1970s. They produced many recorded labels that people loved. They were one of the first groups that appealed to people of all races.


 * 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).

The main reason that I want to write about the Jackson 5, is because there is so much culture behind their band. Not only did they produce amazing music, but individually each member of the group has a story to tell.


 * 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.

I want my audience to be my peers. Many people know about Michael Jackson, but not too many know about the band that launched his career!


 * 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 want to do an autobiography written from the prospective of each member of the band in the form of a diary. It would be awesome if I could find newspaper articles, or make one myself! I could write an obituary about Michael Jackson, may he rest in peace. I could do an advertisement for a concert that would have occurred in 1970! A collage of pictures would be awesome! I would also love to do a timeline of each band member’s life. I could design my own album cover, or CD cover. I could even map out the places where the band has played!

I have always loved the Jackson 5, but have never taken the time to learn more about that. I love their song, and it interests me how they all started at such a young age.
 * 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?
 * Resources**

Interviews will definetly be a key aspect in getting to know the band members. I can read magazine entries, watch music videos, and do reasech online and in books to help learn about their lives.