How has this pop culture icon affected you personally? Why are they so memorable or special to you? How does this icon relate to who you are as a person?
How popular or well-known is this pop culture icon? Is nostalgia part of their appeal?
How has this pop culture icon influenced the specific industry or genre? Is that impact long-lasting?
How has this pop culture icon impacted culture more broadly? What is their historical significance? Is that impact positive, negative, or both?
4+ pages, typed, 2 pts. = 2%
6+ paragraphs = introduction, 4 support paragraphs, conclusion
1+ research quote per support paragraph
revised works cited page lists 2+ articles
Structure & Content Checklist
____ Write a creative, informative title and an interesting, inventive hook for your essay.
____ Your introduction should explain the subject of your essay and provide the context.
____ In your thesis, clearly state the significance of the pop culture icon and specifically preview your four supporting paragraphs.
____ Use clear topic sentences and transitions to provide a structure for your essay.
____ Organize the supporting paragraphs in a logical order that matches the thesis statement.
____ You need to include your personal insights, opinions, or feelings in the thesis and the essay.
____ Incorporate analysis of specific examples as well as research to support your thesis.
____ Include at least one quotation from research in every supporting paragraph.
____ Remember to I C E : introduce, cite, and explain each quotation, example, or paraphrase.
____ Write a strong conclusion that summarizes the entire essay and includes a reflection.
____ It is acceptable to use first-person (“I,” “my,” “we”) but not second-person (“you,” “your”).
____ Edit and proofread your sentences so that they are as clear and correct as possible.
____ Include a properly formatted works cited page.
____ Format your paper properly: double-spaced, one-inch margins, 12-point Times New Roman font.
