Paragraph 1 Introduction Introduce the story and the author Identify the speaker of the quote and the setting. Identify 2-3 specific reasons you think this quote is important to the story. Paragraph 2: How does this quote connect to your life? In 3-4 sentences, answer the following question: How does this quote connect to your life? Provide at least 1 example of how this quote relates to you. Paragraph 3: Conclusion Write 2 sentences explaining why you think this quote is still relevant today. In 1-2 more sentences, restate your main reasons you think this quote is important to the story.

Refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of the text. in “letter from birmingham jail,” martin luther king, jr., presents the idea that american history includes african americans, too; that is, african americans can claim the same historical heritage as white americans. at the time, this was a radical idea. how does king develop this theme? select each correct answer. he points out the many ways that african americans have contributed to the culture of america. he describes how african americans were present “before plymouth rock” and through many key moments in american history. he argues that african americans would have participated in more events of american history if white americans had been willing to include them. he makes connections between the american fight for independence from britain and the civil rights movement.