Writer's Choice Grade 7

Introduction
The best way to improve your study skills is to practice them. This activity will help you practice skimming and scanning.
Destination Title Sequoyah: a North Georgia Notable
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Directions
After you have skimmed the passage, scan it to find the answers to the questions below.

1.		When did Sequoyah live? Where was he born?
2.		What does the name Sequoyah mean?
3.		Who showed Sequoyah how to write his name?
4.		What did Sequoyah call his alphabet?
5.		How did Sequoyah's alphabet affect the Cherokee people?