One of the central ideas of Code Talker is how Ned Begay’s Navajo identity provides him with strength during times of challenge. What is one element of Navajo culture that is particularly helpful to him?To demonstrate your understanding Ned’s Navajo identity, write a response to the following for an audience of your teacher and peers. Task: Write one informative paragraph to describe one element of Navajo culture and explain how, over the course of the book, Bruchac shows that this cultural element supports Ned.

Checklist for Success: In your paragraph response remember to include:

___ A clear topic statement, stating one element of Navajo culture that supports Ned.

___ Evidence (from several different places in the book) of how Bruchac develops the idea that this cultural element supports Ned (including quotations from Code Talker).

___ Elaboration that explains how your evidence develops the topic.

___ A concluding statement that reinforces your central idea.

___ Transitions that create and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.

___ Precise language, including two words from your Vocabulary Journal.

A formal style that is appropriate to purpose and audience.

__ Correct spelling

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