Read this passage from 'An Indian Father's Plea* by Medicine Grizzlybear
Lake:
My Indian child has a constitutional right to learn, retain,
and maintain his heritage and culture. By the same token, I
strongly believe that non-Indian children also have
a
constitutional right to learn about our Native American
heritage and culture, because Indians play a significant
part in the history of Western society. Until this reality is
equally understood and applied in education as a whole,
there will be a lot more schoolchildren in grades K-2
identified as 'slow learners.'
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 a
environment and society with something special to share.
Please let him share his knowledge, heritage, and culture
with you and his peers.
Which word best describes the tone of the passage?
• A. Impolite
• B. Casual
C. Respectful
O D. Regretful