· Choose a form of popular media that you are passionate about. The media may be music, a book, or a movie.
· Write a thesis sentence stating how and why it is more than just a piece of entertainment. The thesis must include why it is a legitimate form of popular culture. Keep in mind factors such as influence and controversy.
Write a 250- to 350-word introductory paragraph that includes points that will be used in a paper to support your thesis statement.