"An Indian Father's Plea"

Wind-Wolf is a 5th grade student.

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Wind-Wolf's tribe believes there are 13 planets and 13 moons.

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

The father's tone is angry and he wants the teacher fired because his son has been treated unfairly.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The principal of Wind-Wolf's school recognizes the need for multicultural education.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Wind-Wolf can say words in several different languages.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

According to the letter, the eagle is used in healing ceremonies.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in this letter as a way that Wind-Wolf learned how to count before entering public school?

• Listening to family count as they sort materials for making baskets

• Counting sticks used for a Native American game

• Listening to mother count beads for necklaces and belts

• Counting feathers on a firebird

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

Which of the following is an incidence of racism that Wind-Wolf experienced?

• The kids called him "Wolf Boy" and howled in his presence

• The kids made themselves feathered headbands and danced around the room in a mocking way

• A friend's mother wouldn't let him play with Wind-Wolf because he was an Indian

• The teacher told him that his Indian ways were not welcomed in her classroom

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Which of the following is NOT a way that Wind-Wolf changes in order to fit in at school?

• He tries to "act cool" by disobeying his teacher in front of his classmates.

• He no longer takes part in Indian ceremonies.

• He gets his hair cut.

• He will not sing songs of his Native people anymore.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

Long hair is a symbol of wealth and prosperity in Wind-Wolf's tribe.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5