English and Literature

    Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter From Birmingham Jail”

    Summary Assignment

    Mostly in your own terms, write a brief one-page, single-spaced summary, restating the main ideas of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter From Birmingham Jail” (http://www.archives.gov/press/exhibits/dream-speech.pdf)).
    The aim of this assignment is to thoroughly comprehend a text and to translate the essential meaning of the text into terms accessible to others. You will need to identify the author’s subject, audience, and purpose.
    Strategies:
    • Identify the main claims in the text and restate them near the start of your summary.
    • Paraphrase the supporting points, examples, and details; use a thesaurus to find
    synonyms for key words.
    • Condense the original text, keeping your writing within one single-spaced page.
    • Be “objective” rather than “critical” – try to narrow down the original, without adding
    editorial comments.
    • Use verbs that capture the author’s argument and analysis.
    . Your draft should be at least 1 page in length.

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