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7. Knowledge and Ideas: What is the author’s argument? Is it effective?
The author’s argument is that his son is far from the “slow learner” the teacher has labeled him and that he deserves to be treated with respect in the classroom. He uses logic and emotional appeals to craft an effective argument. RI.9–10.8
Working from the Text
8. In the graphic organizer below, identify examples of the five elements of argument that appear in “An Indian Father’s Plea.”
My Notes
Element of Argument
Example from the Text
Hook
The author establishes a connection with the reader
by writing that his son is a “typical Indian kid” and then questions why his son is already labeled as a “slow learner.”
Claim
Despite the label of “slow,” Wind-Wolf has “already been through quite an education compared with his peers in Western Society.”
Support
Wind-Wolf’s education goes beyond the basics. He was “with his mother in South Dakota while she danced for seven days straight in the hot sun, fasting, and piercing herself in the sacred Sun Dance Ceremony of a distant tribe.”
Concessions/ Refutations
“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.”
Call to Action
“Please remember that this is the primary year of his education and development. All I ask is that you work
with me, not against me, to help educate my child in the best way. If you don’t have the knowledge, preparation, experience, or training to effectively deal with culturally different children, I am willing to help you with the few resources I have available or direct you to such resources.”
Check Your Understanding
Discuss the effectiveness of the writer’s organization of ideas with your group members. How does the organization help or hinder the argument?
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15 Have students complete the Working from the Text graphic organizer, using their marked text for assistance. Students may mark these elements within their text and simply reference page numbers in the graphic organizer, or they may write their answers on a separate sheet of paper since the examples will be helpful as they respond to the Writing to Sources prompt on the next page.
16 Ask students to discuss the Check Your Understanding question about the author’s organization of this text. Review their ideas for how the organizational strategy either helps or hinders the arguments.
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