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PORTFOLIO: WRITING 02 DRAFT 01

N° Name: Date: May 2024
Some Important Events in the Life of (name)

Described as the most influential activist of the 20th century, Martin Luther King Jr, was
a social advocate for civil rights and was the most important figure that fought for the rights
and equality of black people in America. His life was full of obstacles that he overcame to
pursue his purpose. In this essay, I'm writing about Martin Luther King and his journey in
the fight for equality.

In this section, I’m focusing on the main aspects of King´s life as an activist.
Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia. He grew up with 2
siblings. Their parents, Michael Luther King Sr. and Alberta Williams King raised their children
in a loving and religious household and instilled in them a sense of fairness and equality.
Moreover, Having experienced racism himself urged him to do something to change the
racist system in his country (01 ) (04). Therefore, after finishing his education, including a
doctorate in theology. King became a pastor and used his position to embark (d) on the
advocacy for nonviolent protest against racial segregation and discrimination. Although he
was surrounded by skepticism (f) about the efficacy of nonviolent resistance, his leadership
during the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the Birmingham Campaign in 1955 demonstrated
the power of nonviolent protest to effect change. His campaign concluded with a United
States District Court ruling in Browder v. Gayle that ended racial segregation on all
Montgomery public buses. Besides that, he went on to organize and lead numerous peaceful
protests, including the historic March on Washington in 1963, where he delivered his famous
"I Have a Dream" speech. Many people enjoyed listening to his speeches (02), and the
moving messages he delivered on them inspired millions to join the struggle for civil
rights (05). Despite facing violent opposition and enduring personal threats, King never got
defeated (b), instead, he remained steadfast in his pursuit of civil rights, Eventually, he
earned the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 and received the highest accolades (a) for his tireless
efforts to combat racial inequality. His vision extended beyond racial equality to include
economic justice and the eradication of poverty, which was evidenced by his Poor People's
Campaign. He was also interested in global politics (03) and showed opposition to the
Vietnam War in his “Beyond Vietnam” speech on April 4, 1967. Unfortunately, one year later
in 1968, he died after being gunned down on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis
by James Earl Ray.

Ultimately, Martin Luther King was one of the most influential rights activists of
the 20th century. His legacy has prominently persisted until today. Nowadays, we harvest
the bounty (e) of his efforts and thanks to him, the law ensures equal rights for every citizen,
regardless of their race, skin color, or religious beliefs.

Grammar reference: Use five (05) grammar items. Underlie and write the number that corresponds in
parenthesis.
01) (Not) Ving (gerund used as a subject of the sentence) + verb + C
02) S + enjoy + Ving (gerund used as the object of a verb) + C
03) S + (BE) + interested in + Ving (gerund used as the object of a preposition) + C
04) S + urge + (object) to verb (infinitive after an object) + C
05) S + verb + (noun) + to verb (infinitive after a noun) + C
Vocabulary reference: Use five (05) vocabulary items out of these six items. Underline and write the letter
of the vocabulary item that corresponds in parenthesis.
a) accolades (plural noun)
b) defeat
c) dig deep (verb “dig” use as an expression)
d) embark
e) harvest the bounty (verb “harvest” used as an expression)
f) skeptical

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