Directions: Choose one of the questions below and develop a 5-6 paragraph essay

Directions: Choose one of the questions below and develop a 5-6 paragraph essay response. Make
sure you include the title, genre, and author of the work in your introduction (be sure to follow title
format and spell the author’s name right!). Introduction: Make sure you have a clear hook,
background statement, and thesis statement. Body paragraphs (3 are required): Be sure to include at least 2 quotes from the text and that they’re attributed and cited properly in MLA style. Make sure
you also cite any paraphrased information. Conclusion: Use the circular technique, add some insight, and finally end with an impact statement.
Remember, we approach essays and source papers in stages. Stage 1: Free write: choose
whichever question appeals to you most, and jot down whatever comes to mind in terms of
answering the question(s) posed. This can be in exposition style or list style, or it can be a bit of both. You also can respond to both questions and see whichever one generates the best material. Must have attributed, cited quotes, paraphrases must be
cited, and the entire draft must be 5-6 paragraphs long. It must be typed and double spaced. It must
be posted to Discussions AND a hard copy must be posted. IMPORTANT: YOU MUST USE ONE OTHER SOURCE TO SUPPORT YOUR THESIS. THIS SOURCE MUST BE CITED IN-TEXT AND ON THE WORKS CITED
Question to write on is What affects do musical expression have on a person? How does Sonny’s creative outlet (the blues/piano) help him cope with his life and express his pain?