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MLK’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” Toulmin’s Graphic Organizer

MLK’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” Toulmin’s Graphic Organizer. Analysis of Paragraphs 2 - 4. Because… What evidence does MLK base his claim on?. What does MLK want to prove in this passage?. therefore.

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MLK’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” Toulmin’s Graphic Organizer

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  1. MLK’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail”Toulmin’s Graphic Organizer Analysis of Paragraphs 2 - 4

  2. Because… What evidence does MLK base his claim on? What does MLK want to prove in this passage? therefore He (MLK) is not an outsider to Birmingham. (CLAIM) As the president of the SCLC, a Christian, and an American, it is his duty to fight injustice in Birmingham (DATA) since (REBUTTAL) How does the data support the claim? Why is/should the claim be important to MLK’s audience? What additional evidence does MLK give to support his claim? As a rule… Fighting injustice anywhere in the US should be the concern of any American [Ifthere is injustice anywhere in the US then any American can and should act against it] (WARRANT) -MLK is president of the SCLC which has 85 affiliates and operates in every southern state -SCLC helps their affiliates -The Birmingham affiliate (Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights) invited King and his organization to stage non-violent demonstrations in Birmingham. -MLK, acting as a man of God, is similar to the prophets and Paul, spreading Christian ideals -Christian prophets traveled to spread the gospels of Jesus -St. Paul carried the gospel to all parts of the world (GROUNDS) Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere All communities and states are interrelated Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly Americans can never be considered outsiders anyplace in America (BACKING) What evidence does MLK give to support his warrant? Does MLK consider other positions?

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