31 Aug Final History of Rock n Roll Assignment
Final History of Rock n Roll Assignment
Objective: Write a 8-10 page reflection, answering the questions provided. This is a reflective paper, based on your knowledge you have learned throughout the course. I ask you to you write in your own voice, give me your own opinion ( but provide examples with page numbers from your texts) to prove your point. I want you to take the notes from the course – use your past assignments draw conclusions, make connections and provide me with original thought.
Most importantly: provide specific examples to help support your paper. Please be sure to quote and cite your information. You may use any style you prefer. I ask you to pick one. Please feel free to use this website. It will help you cite accurately. Lastly, you can use your previous assignment to help you get started. (I only wish I had this in college!)
http://www.citationmachine.net/
Your Task: You need can answer the questions (a paper or in question form). Please be sure to write in complete sentences and provide examples from the course materials, to qualify your answers. Please be sure to follow the rubric provided.
1. Why do you think America was fearful of rock and roll? Please give examples from American history, from the text to supplement your answers. How did Rock and Roll help create a new American culture? What were some key factors from American history that helped or stood in the way of Rock and Roll? Explain how the court case helped in the development of rock and roll.
2. Explain and connect to today in All Shook Up: the epilogue, the persistent power of rock and roll. What does this mean?
Include:
- What does rock and roll mean to people in America?
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Does it and/or can it bring people together ( or divide them)?
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Provide your own conclusions, use course materials to support your ideas.
You will be graded on the rubric below. Please let me know if you have any questions or need assistance. I am happy to help you.
3. Describe what you think makes Rock and Roll unique? Why is it about rock and roll music that connects people at different levels? Give specific examples through the text and previous assignments of how rock and roll has influenced certain groups? Give specific examples from both your text. You can talk about African Americans, Women… Explain where does Rock and Roll belong in American history?
4. The textbook breaks up the history through decades. After reading, and listening, and thinking about the text, for each decade, from the 50’s to the 90’s create a written Soundtrack. Similar to the one you created in the beginning of the class. For each decade, pick one specific song and artist, and explain why TO YOU, it is important for Rock and Roll. In your album, you will need to include:
What is the song, why is significant? What does the song represent the culture of the time? Why this song for you? Give examples of American History: For example:
The 1990’s Wind of Change by the Scorpions or
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4RjJKxsamQ
Fall of the Berlin Wall
For the 1980’s Born in the USA./ Born to Run
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxuThNgl3YA
Explain why you feel this way about a song. Why is it historically accurate to symbolize a decade? You should also need to write about the artists of each song. How did they play a role in the songwriting, and performance? Give an overview of the power of the song, and artist. Did the song influence other people or other bands? If so, please explain how. Did the song create, change or affect behavior in America, Britain or the world?
