Question

Read this opening paragraph from "An Indian Father's Plea" by Medicine Grizzlybear Lake: Dear teacher, I would like to introduce you to my son, WindWolf. He is probably what you would consider a typical Indian kid. He was born and raised on the reservation. He has black hair, dark brown eyes, and an olive complexion. And like so many Indian children his age, he is shy and quiet in the classroom. He is five years old, in kindergarten, and I can't understand why you have already labeled him a "slow learner." Which statement best explains why the author begins his letter with this passage?

A. The author begins the letter in this way to describe his son's
physical appearance.
B. The author begins the letter in this way to let the teacher know
that he is upset with her behavior.
C. The author begins the letter in this way to show that he
understands the teacher's perspective.
D. The author begins the letter in this way to explain why his son is
unhappy in the school.

Answer 1

The author begins the letter in this way to show that he

understands the teacher's perspective

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

C. The author begins the letter in this way to show that he

understands the teacher's perspective.

Step-by-step explanation:

As the father begins the letter, he tries to let know the teacher that he understands what he sees and what is happening, he wants to let him know that he understands that his son might be quiet and shy, but that´s a cultural attribute more than a characteristic of his son being a slow learner, as indian kids have different culture and different ways, when read by an occidental can misslead them to thinking they are shy or slow, but they are just very thoughtfull and introverted.