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Hoop Dreams Paper

Hoop Dreams Paper

Q In this module, you will: 1. Watch the movie "Hoop Dreams." 2. Write a 1000-word paper on agency and structure in "Hoop Dreams." Note: there are tutorial notes on the Hoop Dreams paper embedded in the tutorial video located in the Making of the Ghetto module. Total points-5Address the roles of agency and structure in the lives of William Gates and Arthur Agee and their families. In your final paragraph, compare the agency and structure of William and Arthur. Minimum Word Count=1000 Total points=5 Rubric Hoop Dreams paper Hoop Dreams paper Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePaper length The paper should be 1000 words minimum. 2 pts 1000 words The paper reaches the minimum word count. 1 pts 750 words The paper is at least 750 words in length. 0 pts No Marks 2 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMemorable Moments The paper includes reference to some of the most memorable moments in the movie in a way that makes it clear to the reader that the student watched "Hoop Dreams." 1 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks 1 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWilliam Gates The paper adequately looks at the life of Willam Gates and his family, in terms of agency and structure. 1 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks 1 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeArthur Agee The paper adequately explores the life of Arthur Agee in terms of agency and structure. 1 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks 1 pts Total Points: 5 PreviousNext

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Hoop Dreams is a 1994 documentary film about two African American boys William Gates and Arthur Agee. This movie describes the situations that led William and Arthur to be what they are today. It describes the lives of these boys from school to college highlighting the role of the family, church, education, media, etc. in their dreams of becoming the NBA players. Thus, this paper will focus on the role of various agencies and structures in the life of these boys and their families. The movie is not only about the dream of the two boys but if you see it through a wider lens, it is about ambition, race, class, values involved, and personal determination that help these boys to hope to achieve their goal one day. Now if we sum this up in one sentence then it is the role of agency and structure in the lives of these boys and their families that help the hope to not die in them.