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Text King, Thomas. The Truth about Stories: A Native Narrative. 3rd ed., University
of Minnesota Press, 2008.

Quote “Racism is a funny thing, you know. Dead quiet on occasion. Often
Less than 4-5 dangerous.” (King 39)
sentences.

Copy quote and

include citation in
MLA style:

Eg. (King 23)

Reactions / This quote stood out to me because of the way he sees racism not only directed
Commentary to him, but to his brother, family and tribe. He understands how racism feels
In less than 200 for people like him and for others who experience different types of racism on a
words, write a day to day basis, like him. This quote reminded me of all the books I’ve read or
response to your
chosen quote.
the movies I’ve watched where the protagonist struggles with racism, no matter
how quiet or loud it was.
1) What stands out
and why?
2) What questions
does this passage
produce for you?
3) What connections
do you make?

Concept This quote connects to the core concept perspective because the author is
Connection talking about his relationship with racism. Racism comes across differently
In 2-4 sentences, make depending on the perspective of the person experiencing it.
a connection to a core
concept
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Lingering Why have both chapters started the same and ended the same? Will this be a
Questions recurring pattern? What does this mean to the plotline and direction of the
Record 1-2 unresolved story?
questions you have