An Indian Father's Plea Quiz

What is the main reason the father writes this letter to the teacher?

• To complain about the teacher's methods

• To explain his son's cultural background and learning style

• To request a change in the curriculum

• To ask for special treatment for his son

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Fill in the blank: Wind-Wolf's educational setting has been described as "colorful, complicated, sensitive, and _______."

• Secure

• Diverse

• Challenging

• Traditional

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

According to the passage, why might Wind-Wolf be considered a "slow learner" by the teacher?

• He struggles with basic math concepts

• He is not familiar with the classroom's cultural system

• He has difficulty speaking English

• He is not interested in learning

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What cultural practice does Wind-Wolf's father mention to explain his son's understanding of numbers?

• Counting beads for jewelry

• Fishing with gill nets

• Watching ceremonial dances

• Listening to creation stories

Open-ended: How does Wind-Wolf's father suggest the teacher can help his son succeed in school?

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Wind-Wolf's father hope to achieve by writing this letter?

• To have his son removed from the class

• To ensure his son is proud of his heritage and succeeds in both cultures

• To have the teacher change the curriculum to focus on Native American history

• To have his son exempted from certain school activities

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6