Activities: What's in a Name? K-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? K-12: Set A
Names can give insight about culture and identity. Listen to each author. What did you learn from each author?
- Pam Muñoz Ryan | Audio Name Pronunciation
- Jacqueline Woodson | Audio Name Pronunciation
- Tim Tingle | Audio Name Pronunciation
- Lois Lowry | Audio Name Pronunciation
What's in a Name? K-12: Set B
Names can give insight about culture and identity. Listen to each author. What did you learn from each author?
Resources:
- Ying Chang Compestine | Meet-the-Author Recording
- Naomi Shihab Nye | Meet-the-Author Recording
- Bob Raczka | Meet-the-Author Recording
- Walter Dean Myers | Meet-the-Author Recording
