​Lesson Questions

​Essential Question How did World War II affect individuals?

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Focusing Question What does being Navajo mean to the protagonist of Code Talker?

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Content Framing Question Know: How does Code Talker build my knowledge of Navajo culture, history, and traditions?

​Learning Goals:

Analyze the influence of Ned’s Navajo identity on his school experience. (RL.7.1, RL.7.3)

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✓ Complete Focusing Question Task 1.

If you did not finish reading Chapters 3-5 please do so before you complete the FQT1!

In Code Talker, the protagonist says that at his boarding school, “Everything about us that was Indian had to be forgotten” (Bruchac 18). However, despite the school’s efforts, Ned retains a strong sense of what it means to be Navajo.

FQT 1 Task:

You will identify 4 specific aspects of Navajo culture, provide relevant textual evidence to illustrate how that element connects to Ned Begay, and explain the role that element plays in Ned’s life.

Follow the directions below to complete each of the four text boxes:

1. List four elements of Navajo culture or identity.

2. Identify textual evidence that shows how your chosen element of Navajo culture or identity connects to Ned.

3. Explain the role your chosen element plays in Ned’s life in one or two sentences.

Checklist for Success:

Be sure to Identify four specific elements of Navajo culture or identity.

Offer evidence of how each element connects to Ned Begay.

Explain the role each element plays in Ned’s life.

***Spell correctly***

When you are finished with your FQT 1 you will:​

Grab a laptop and complete iReady Lessons until class is done.