HELP ASAPDirections: You will read the source excerpts below that cover various time periods we looked at in Unit 4. For each excerpt, you will read the excerpt. Below the excerpt, you will write a 1-2 sentence summary
of what you read. A summary is putting in your own words what you think the main point of the excerpt
was. You will only choose 1 out of the following 2 to write a summary for on this assessment.
When finished with this assignment, you will turn in to the 4.06 assignment box in the course.
Vocabulary: Depending on which reading you choose, you might encounter the following vocabulary
words. I have provided the definitions for quick reference.
Fabled - imaginary or a fictional legend
Citadel - a little city normally surrounded by castle or fortress walls
Bound - a limit or restriction
Galleys - sailing ships
Sentence Starter: For your summary, you can use the following sentence starter to help you start your
summary sentence.