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Introducing the Story
Literary Focus: Biographical and Historical Approach
Reading Skills: Summarizing
American Historyby Judith Ortiz Cofer
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American Historyby Judith Ortiz Cofer
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All loss, all pain, is particular; the universe remains to the heart unhurt.
Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1841
American HistoryIntroducing the Story
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American HistoryIntroducing the Story
“American History” is a fictional work that incorporates historical details about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
• Set on the day of Kennedy’s assassination, this story focuses on a young Puerto Rican girl’s experience with prejudice and heartbreak.
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Biographical Approach
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• Writers change names and details.
• Writers may reveal something about their childhood, heritage, or beliefs in a literary work.
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Historical Approach
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• The historical issues may be central to the work or provide background for the characters’ lives.
• Writers may relate a literary work to the themes and issues of their historical period.
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The Best of Both Approaches
“American History” incorporates elements from the author’s own life.
• Elena’s experiences reflect the experiences of the author, Judith Ortiz Cofer, who also lived in a community of Puerto Rican immigrants in New Jersey.
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The Best of Both Approaches
“American History” incorporates elements from history.
• Elena’s experiences reveal
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• what life was like for Puerto Rican immigrants living in New Jersey in the 1960s
• how President Kennedy’s assassination affected the nation
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When you finish a story, you should pause to summarize what happens.
Focus on the story’s most important elements by reviewing
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• who the main characters are
• what happens to them
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After you have summarized a story, compare it to the original text.
• Have any important details or events been left out?
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• Would someone reading the summary have to read the original to have a solid understanding of the story?
If necessary, revise your summary so that it is as clear and informative as possible.