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Navajo Language and Star Wars

Navajo Language and Star Wars

Assessment

Interactive Video

World Languages, Arts, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

FREE Resource

The video discusses a special May the 4th event at the West Winds Drive-In in Glendale, Arizona, where a unique version of Star Wars is screened in the Navajo language. This event highlights the cultural significance of the Navajo language and its connection to the community, especially for elders who primarily speak Navajo. Manny Wheeler, the mind behind the Navajo dub, emphasizes the importance of preserving the language and culture. The video also touches on personal memories of Star Wars and the broader efforts to keep native languages alive across the country.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes May the 4th a special night at the West Winds Drive-In?

It's the anniversary of the drive-in's opening.

A unique version of Star Wars is screened.

A famous actor visits the drive-in.

It's a local holiday in Glendale, Arizona.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the Navajo-dubbed version of Star Wars significant for the elders?

It is the first movie they have ever seen.

It allows them to understand the film in their native language.

It features actors from their community.

It is a new release they have been waiting for.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the hope for younger generations regarding the Navajo language?

They will write books in Navajo.

They will become fluent and preserve it.

They will create new dialects.

They will translate more movies.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the narrator hope the screening of Star Wars will inspire?

A documentary about the Navajo people

A drive-in movie festival

Interest in learning the Navajo language

A new Star Wars sequel

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the key person behind the Navajo dub of Star Wars?

Manny Wheeler

George Lucas

James Cameron

Steven Spielberg

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the narrator's first introduction to Star Wars?

Listening to a Star Wars radio play

Reading a Star Wars comic

Seeing a toy X-Wing fighter

Watching the movie in a theater

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Navajo language connect its speakers to?

Global business opportunities

Famous historical figures

The holy people and deep culture

Modern technology

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