Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac
Lesson plans and teaching resources

This obituary includes background information and a video interview with Nez.

Listen to author Joseph Bruchac discuss the background to the book and then read an excerpt from it.

A Navajo Code Talker discusses his experience in World War II in conjunction with the release of his autobiography.

An extensive bibliography of resources related to codes and Code Talkers, including books, films, and websites.

A series of lessons on vocabulary, word analysis, sequence, and creating a code.

In this unit plan students explore historical background and write in their journals as they read. 16 pages; Adobe Reader required.

In these lessons students locate countries on a world map and learn Navajo words to understand how the code worked. 10 pages; Adobe Reader required.

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