Find the Evidence
Find a quote showing that Wind-Wolf’s struggles in school do not necessarily mean that he lacks knowledge or intelligence.
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“He may have trouble writing his name on a piece of paper, but he knows how to say it and many other things in several different Indian languages.”
“I realize he may be slow in grasping the methods and tools that you are now using in your classroom... It takes time to adjust to a new cultural system and learn new things.”
“He is not culturally ‘disadvantaged,’ but he is culturally ‘different.’”
Infer an important distinction is Lake making between “disadvantaged” and “different”?
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Use "grasp" in a sentence which shows you know what it means.
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Grasp = to hold, to understand, to reach for
What is academic writing, and why does it matter?
Academic writing = proper punctuation, grammar, spelling, etc
Matters: can take away from an otherwise strong answer, makes you look bad, etc
The students were excited to see there final grades.
The students were excited to see their final grades.
Find a quote showing that Wind-Wolf is beginning to feel ashamed of his culture.
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“Now he refuses to sing his native songs, play with his Indian artifacts, learn his language, or participate in his sacred ceremonies.”
“Instead of being proud of his race, heritage, and culture, he feels ashamed.”
“he may be looking out the window as if daydreaming. Why? Because he has been taught to watch and study the changes in nature.”
How does this example demonstrate the importance of point of view?
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Use "regalia" in a sentence which shows you know what it means.
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Regalia = ceremonial or symbolic clothing
What does an assertion need to include, and what purpose does each part serve?
Title/author = know which text
Restate = know what's being answered
Answer = answer
After finishing the test Maya realized she had forgot to answer the last question.
After finishing the test, Maya realized she had forgotten to answer the last question.
Find a quote showing that Lake values at least some of what the school is trying to teach Wind-Wolf.
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“I would like him to develop the necessary capabilities to adapt to, and succeed in, both cultures.”
“I hope you will be patient with him. It takes time to adjust to a new cultural system and learn new things.”
“He may have trouble writing his name on a piece of paper, but he knows how to say it and many other things in several different Indian languages.”
What theme of the text could this quote help support? Explain how.
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Use "tentative" in a sentence which shows you know what it means.
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Tentative = not final, hesitant
Why is context not just summary?
It's background *relevant to the question/your answer*.
The principle told us that its important to arrive on time everyday.
The principal told us that it's important to arrive on time every day.
Find a quote showing that the same behavior can be interpreted differently depending on someone’s point of view.
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“he may be looking out the window as if daydreaming. Why? Because he has been taught to watch and study the changes in nature.”
“perhaps ‘slow’ according to your standards.”
“My son, Wind-Wolf, is not an empty glass coming into your class to be filled. He is a full basket coming into a different environment and society with something special to share.”
What type of figurative language does Lake use, and what is he trying to convey through it?
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Use "acquainted" in a sentence which shows you know what it means.
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Acquainted = Familiar with
Why isn't a quote enough to prove an assertion, even if it's strong evidence?
Because evidence doesn't explain itself, and you can't assume a reader can figure it out on their own.
Although Elena disagreed with the authors argument, she understood why he believed it and she respected his point of view.
Although Elena disagreed with the author's argument, she understood why he believed it, and she respected his point of view.
Find a quote suggesting that Lake believes the teacher is also responsible for learning, not just Wind-Wolf.
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“If you don’t have the knowledge, preparation, experience, or training to effectively deal with culturally different children, I am willing to help you...”
“Please let him share his knowledge, heritage, and culture with you and his peers.”
“He is the only Indian child in your class... Instead of being proud of his race, heritage, and culture, he feels ashamed.”
What is ironic about Wind-Wolf's experience with education? Explain.
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Use "intuitive" in a sentence which shows you know what it means.
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Intuitive = natural, instinctive
What are the different parts of commentary, and what purpose do they each serve?
Shows/says = literal meaning, what's happening
Means = deeper meaning, relevant inference
Matters = significance, connection to quote
The teacher asked “Whose responsible for turning in the groups assignment”? however, nobody answered.
The teacher asked, “Who's responsible for turning in the group's assignment?” However, nobody answered.