He didn't like it because the government was trying to change him.
How did grandpa feel about going to his school when he was younger?
100
To join in the military.
What is the definition of enlisted?
100
To inform and to entertain.
What is the Author's Purpose for writing this story?
200
He doesn't want to go to school
What is John's problem in the story?
200
Modern day times
When does the story take place?
200
He will be a new kid and won't have any friends.
Why do you think John is scared to go to school?
200
A piece of land set aside by the government, used for Native Americans.
What is the meaning of reservation, as it pertains to the story?
200
Historical Fiction.
What genre of literature is this story?
300
He tells him that he has an unbreakable code, he will be fine.
How does help John to feel better?
300
World War II
What war does grandpa fight in?
300
Yes, grandpa tells John that he has an "unbreakable code and he carries that in him".
Do you think grandpa's story makes John feel better? Explain.
300
To take over a piece of land/territory, without being invited.
What is the meaning of the word invasion?
300
A medal that was given to him.
What does John's dad give him as a "keepsake"?
400
He says he is the kindest person he knows and thinks he is brave
How does John describe his grandpa?
400
You can tell from the illustrations, the pictures
How do you know where the story takes place?
400
John may pass it down to his children, just like Navajos pass along their family stories.
How will grandpa's story continue to be known?
400
A long narrow hallway.
What is the meaning of the word corridor?
400
The Navajo Indians talked a secret code during the war to pass information back and fourth among the American troops. The Japanese were not able to break the code.
What are code talkers?
500
Grandpa said he doesn't want his family to have "those pictures in their head".
Why doesn't grandpa tell John about what went on in the war?
500
He was 17 years old.
How old was grandpa when he joined the army to fight for his country?
500
Brave, fearless.
What kind of person do you think you have to be to enlist in the army when you are 17?
500
Folded or wrinkled.
What is the meaning of the word creased?
500
The battle of Iwo Jima.
What battle did John's grandfather talk about, the name of the beach?