Navajo Code Talkers Online Reading Comprehension
Grade Level: 6 | Lexile: 990 | Word Count: 467
This passage gives a printable score report and allows for narration and customization
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Discussion Questions
  1. Why did the United States need to create a new code during World War II?
  2. How did Philip Johnston’s background help inspire the idea for using the Navajo language as a code?
  3. Why was the Navajo language an effective choice for creating an unbreakable code?
  4. How do we honor the Navajo Code Talkers today, and why is it important to remember their contributions?
Reading Groups - This activity serves as an excellent tool for enrichment-based reading groups in language arts or social studies.
Morning Work - The activity takes most students about 15 minutes to complete, making it an ideal solution for morning work.
Homework - This activity is a great way to assign homework in social studies or language arts.
Whiteboard - Have students come to the whiteboard to click fact or fiction next to each statement.