Please Watch the Youtube video first: How Hip-Hop Changed The World
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwfdlC795ag
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTKHcfY_MkM&index=2&list=RDly3wrx2dDkA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly3wrx2dDkA

Writing a 3 page, double spaced paper analyzing the film, using the discussion essay criteria.
Paragraph 1 — introduction to tell me where you are going. This paragraph includes or starts with a specific distinct thesis that states exactly what you plan to argue. It does not say “I will discuss…”  Instead, state your argument and move on to prove it.  If I have to wait until the end of the paper to figure out what your point is, you have already failed.  Some students put the thesis sentence in italics or bold it. If you want to do this that’s fine.  It helps me zero in immediately on what you will argue and may help you keep track of your focus.

Paragraphs 2-5 — justifications. Each subsequent paragraph proves some part of your thesis. They start with and include sub assertions. These sub assertions introduce related bits of evidence and are in effect a mini thesis that makes a refined point about SOME aspect of the thesis. In other words, it pinpoints a specific part of the thesis and explains why the information you present is relevant. After the sub assertion, include your evidence — an example, quote, and citation, for example. You must include examples from the narrative. You can combine justifications in paragraphs as long as they relate to the sub assertion, which on a larger scale connects to the thesis.  Start each new paragraph with new sub assertions and justification that highlights a another different part of the thesis.  Continue until all parts of your thesis are illustrated and justified.  Adjust your thesis if need be.

Final Paragraph — add some deeper insight. You started with a thesis — what additional intellectual points can you add that both reflects the original thesis but seems to carry your initial concept further