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What was Ned's name before it was changed at boarding school?
Kii Yahzi
Where is Ned preparing to travel to at the beginning of Code Talker?
the white boarding school
When Sergeant Frank Shinn visited Fort Defiance, he had Ned and the other Navajos determined to enlist in the Marines. What does enlist mean?
join the military
What did the Navajo Tribal Council declare in their resolution in June of 1940?
Where should a topic sentence be in your paragraph?
the beginning (first sentence)
Who is the narrator of the story? Who are they telling the story to?
Ned Begay is telling the story to his grandchildren
What rule do Navajos have to follow at the boarding school?
can't speak Navajo
At first, the United States military didn't want Navajos because most of them were not fluent in English. What does fluent mean?
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
What happened on December 7th, 1941?
attack on Pearl Harbor
Give an example of a strong summary verb that you could include in your topic sentence if you were writing a summary of an informational article
answers will vary
What was the name of the man who came to Fort Defiance to recruit Navajos in the Marines?
Sergeant Frank Shinn
What happens to Navajo students if they are caught speaking Navajo?
beaten, soap in the mouth, put in the basement
Navajos were actually well qualified to be Marines because they were used to walking long distances while carrying heavy objects. What does the word "qualify" mean?
prove capable or fit; meet requirements
How is Ned punished when he was caught speaking Navajo at his high school?
he had to wear a dunce cap in the corner of the classroom
When writing a topic sentence for a summary of an informational article, what two things should you mention in your topic sentence so that readers know what you are summarizing?
The title of the article and name(s) of the author(s)
What is the name of Ned's friend who will sing at his Blessingway ceremony?
Hosteen Mitchell
Give two examples of Ned's culture
clothing, jewelry, love for family, language, sacred land, long hair
Johnny Manuelito described the calisthenics that he had to perform while at boot camp, such as running. What are calisthenics?
light exercises designed to promote general fitness
Why was Ned unable to join the Marines at first?
he was too young (only 15)
Who were the Axis Powers?
Germany, Japan, and Italy
What is the last name of the principal at the boarding school?
Principal O'Sullivan
How did Ned keep himself busy while at boarding school?
threw himself into his education
Upon listening to Frank Shinn and seeing the beautiful Marine uniforms, Ned was eager to join the Marines. What does eager mean?
having or showing keen interest or intense desire
Why does Ned's parents want him to have a Blessingway?
so that he will be protected in war
Define historical fiction
Historical Fiction is set in a real place and real time period. The history in the story is real, but often the plot and characters are fictional. (characters could be based on real people, but there's still that fictional element)