Activities: What's in a Name? 4-8
These original author resources give opportunity to reflect on identity and culture. These mini-autobiographies open a window to reveal a little bit more about each individual and can ground conversations about identity.
- Scan the QR codes on the front of the card
- Listen and learn directly from authors
- Reflect and respond
What's in a Name? 4-8: Set A
Names can give insight about culture and identity. Listen to each author. What did you learn from each author?
- Lemony Snicket | Audio Name Pronunciation
- Raúl Gonzalez, III | Audio Name Pronunciation
- Firoozeh Dumas | Audio Name Pronunciation
- R.J. Palacio | Audio Name Pronunciation
What's in a Name? 4-8: Set B
Names can give insight about culture and identity. Listen to each author. What did you learn from each author?
Resources:
- Brian Selznick | Audio Name Pronunciation
- Katherine Applegate | Audio Name Pronunciation
- Gene Luen Yang | Audio Name Pronunciation
- Nikki Grimes | Audio Name Pronunciation
