Activities: What's in a Name? 7-12
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? 7-12: Set A
Names can give insight about culture and identity. Listen to each author. What did you learn from each author?
- Thanhha Lai | Audio Name Pronunciation
- Duncan Tonatiuh | Audio Name Pronunciation
- Kwame Alexander | Audio Name Pronunciation
- Kekla Magoon | Audio Name Pronunciation
What's in a Name? 7-12: Set B
Names can give insight about culture and identity. Listen to each author. What did you learn from each author?
Resources:
- Kao Kalia Yang | Audio Name Pronunciation
- Alex Sanchez | Audio Name Pronunciation
- Holly Schindler | Audio Name Pronunciation
- Sherman Alexie | Audio Name Pronunciation
