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Joseph BruchacA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
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Short Answer
1. What do you know about Indigenous languages in the United States? Who were the Navajo code talkers, and why did they need an unbreakable code during World War II (WWII)? Why is it so important to remember code talkers today?
Teaching Suggestion: While this prompt works best as an activation of prior knowledge, some students may not be familiar with Indigenous languages or the role of code talkers in WWII. It may be helpful to share the resources below in advance to help generate discussion.
Short Activity
Review the before and after pictures of Diné children from the Carlisle Indian School presented by your teacher. List the differences you see between them, then consider the following questions: Who might have taken these pictures? What do you notice about them? How do you feel when you see them?
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