Précis for article for MWP1

                In their article, “The History of Ellis Island,” authors Adam Chao, Dan Spencer, and Rico Suave explain the history of Ellis Island’s early beginnings, the buildings, and how they changed over time. The authors develop and support their claim by describing the history of the island in great detail and in a chronological order. Their purpose is to provide factual information about this immigration station in order to inform the reader of the magnitude of its significance in America’s history. The intended audience is students especially those interested in gaining knowledge about this historical place, and this can be seen through the word choice and factual description.