Who Rocks Your World? The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

Do Now 9/12/13 1.In your bell work section, write a brief paragraph to describe your favorite music artist and explain why they hold that title. 2.Write a guess as to what these musical artists all have in common.

Who Rocks Your World Assignment ▪Multi-genre writing ▪One piece per marking period ▪4 Tasks: 1. The Top Music Artist—A Persuasive Letter to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2. A Famous Figure—Research writing about an historical figure you admire 3. The Best Person in My Life—A descriptive piece about the most important person in your life 4. A Character Reflection—A character analysis piece examining which character from our readings impacted you the most this year

The Top Music Artist ▪Determine an artist who meets class-created criteria for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ▪Create research questions to support your opinion that he or she should be inducted ▪Conduct research ▪Draft a persuasive letter ▪Revise a persuasive letter ▪Prepare a persuasive presentation to convince the Hall of Fame Board of Directors and review committee to induct this artist

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Criteria Has released a record at least 25 years prior to induction Demonstrated unquestionable musical excellence Significant influences on other artists Length and depth of career Superior style/technique

In small groups, develop criteria for A-12’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. You should have at least 7 standards for inductees to meet.

Class Criteria ▪Must be inspiring ▪ Number 1 hits ▪ morally-sound person/band ▪ has to have been on the radio ▪ has to have gone on tour at least three times ▪ has to write their own music ▪ produced at least five albums

Your Task—By the End of Class Each of you received one of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s current inductee’s biographies. 1.Read the article. 2.Highlight all details connected to our class’s induction criteria. 3.Write a paragraph to explain whether the inductee still deserves his or her spot based on our criteria. Paragraph should include: 1.Topic sentence sharing your opinion on induction status 2.Three supporting sentences with details from your article 3.A closing sentence restating why the inductee is deserving

DO NOW 9/13/13 1.Turn in your GOAL BOARD WITH the rubric! 2.Write a list of FIVE questions you would want to ask a classmate or Ms. Addeo. We will discuss questions in class, so please make sure they appropriate! 3. They can relate to any subject, not just English class or not just this project.