Learning Reading and Writing With My Students (1 of 3): Position Statement, Outlining and BTS

This summer, I am conducting workshops on writing and reading with middle grade and high school students. One workshop where I am the literacy coach of high school students have us discussing position statements. From this, we develop an outline so that we can write an essay. 

I say "we" because, I write with them. I show and model the process as well as the struggle I go through in thinking and in constructing ideas to write about. This is part of my coaching strategy and so far, my students find it helpful that they have a companion in the writing experience.

Here is my work so far. My topic is about BTS and the management style of Hitman Bang. It all began with a question: Who do you consider a living legend and hero of today?

Position Statement: Hitman Bang recognized the immense talent inherent in each member of BTS that he employed an unorthodox management style that is uniquely different from the existing system in the Kpop industry.

I. Hitman Bang recognized the immense talent of each member of BTS

a.      He takes his role as manager and producer as sense of duty.

b.     He does not perceive and treat the members as mere commodity.

II.               By employing unorthodox management and support system for BTS, he was able to achieve success in growing the talents and skills of the group.

a.      Each member is allowed to write and create their own songs and music.

b.     RM and Suga for that matter have their own studio since both are the song writers, lyricist and composers in the band.

c.      Big Hit also provided continuous training for each members’ talents and skills.

III.            When managers of artists provide their talents with the necessary support needed for them to grow, the result is an authentic production of art and performances.

a.      It is this organic brand of storytelling and communicating their talents and artistry to fans and spectators that make BTS a tremendous success.

Conclusion: Hitman Bang prioritized his artists over earnings and revenues through a participatory and progressive style of management. This unorthodox approach to the management of the creative industries is one factor that spells great success for Big Hit Entertainment, now recognized as HYBE.

The outline will change since we are in the process of researching for facts and information. That, in itself is an exciting part of the writing journey!