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Analyzing Lake's "Indian Father's Plea"

The document provides instructions for students to analyze the letter "An Indian Father's Plea" by Robert Lake. Students are asked to read and annotate the letter, write a short reflection on how it made them feel and whether they related more to the Native or dominant culture. They then take Cornell notes addressing differences between the cultures, Wind Wolf's education and struggles, and Lake's plea. Finally, students write an introduction with the letter details and their thesis, and a body paragraph supporting their thesis with a quote from the text.

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Analyzing Lake's "Indian Father's Plea"

The document provides instructions for students to analyze the letter "An Indian Father's Plea" by Robert Lake. Students are asked to read and annotate the letter, write a short reflection on how it made them feel and whether they related more to the Native or dominant culture. They then take Cornell notes addressing differences between the cultures, Wind Wolf's education and struggles, and Lake's plea. Finally, students write an introduction with the letter details and their thesis, and a body paragraph supporting their thesis with a quote from the text.

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An Indian Fathers Plea Response

[Link] and annotate An Indian Fathers Plea by Robert Lake (Medicine


Grizzlybear)
2. After reading An Indian Fathers Plea please write a 1-2 paragraph
personal reflection on the letter. How does this make you feel? What are
your thought and judgements? Did you find yourself relating more to Wind
Wolfs culture or the dominant culture? Explain.
[Link] your personal reflection take Cornell Notes. Use the following
questions as your guide for note taking (put these questions on the left
hand side of your notes) Please use direct quotations when appropriate.
1. What are the differences between Wind Wolfs culture and the
teachers (public
education) culture?
2. What has been the emphasis in Wind Wolfs education before
entering public school?
3. Why does the teacher consider Wind Wolf a slow learner? What
cultural beliefs are
shaping the teachers perspective?
4. What is Wind Wolfs attempt at cultural assimilation?
5. What are the other examples of cultural discrimination that Wind
Wolf faces?
6. What is Robert Lakes (Medicine Grizzlybears) plea?
4. After taking Cornell Notes please create a thesis statement (central claim)
in regards to the letter.
5. Now write an introduction paragraph include the title and author, a brief
summary of the letter (1-3 sentences), and your thesis statement.
6. Lastly, write a main body paragraph that supports your claim with textual
evidence (at least 1 direct quotation) and strong commentary.

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