Watch each of the America Rocks! segments, and then choose two to write about. In an essay of approximately 300-400 words, answer the following:

In these segments, what principles and values do the performances assume the audience shares? Go beyond the obvious here to discern what the underlying message is. Explain what led to your conclusions.

Is there a persuasive message to this production? If so, of what is it attempting to persuade the audience member? If not, what is its purpose? Again, go beyond the obvious.

What do you think of the appropriateness of airing these messages? Do they tell an accurate tale? Explain.

Some of these productions are still being shown. In your opinion, do they still hold up? If you could re-make the productions today, how might you change the content and style to adapt them to contemporary audiences ?

Part II

View Barack Obama’s “A More Perfect Union” address. In approximately 200-300 words, talk about the main values celebrated in this video, and what similarities and differences you observe between this video and the America Rocks! segments.

Part III

Make a list of 5 values you think contemporary American culture holds today. Where do you see these values expressed? How have cultural values changed since America Rocks!? Your answer should be approximately 200 words.