Names and Identity
“To Say the Name is to Begin the Story” From “Reading, Writing, and Rising Up: Teaching About Social Justice and the Power of the Written Word” by Linda Christensen To Say the Name
Interviewing Activity -Template
Questions regarding origin of names
A Collection Of Good Quality Questions to Pose During Interviews
Picture books to explore names and their impact on identity
- The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi
- Alma and how She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal
- Thunder Boy Jr. by Sherman Alexie
- I Don’t Know What to Call My Cat by Simon Philip and Ella Bailey
- Ayobami and The Names of the Animals by Pilar Lopez Avila Mar and Mar Azabal
Example of a Picture Book Project (drafted after a Grade 7 buddy, interviewed his Grade 3 buddy).
Poetry resources that explore names and their impact on identity:
- Old Possums Book of Practical Cats by T.S Eliot
- The Naming of Cats by T.S. Eliot
Exploring Identity through families, customs, traditions, preferences, etc…
“Where I’m From” From “Reading, Writing, and Rising Up: Teaching About Social Justice and the Power of the Written Word” by Linda Christensen. Where Im From Poems – Article and examples
- I am From Examples as catalyst
- I Am From Student Samples
- Planning sheeet We are From
- Process for I Am From poems
- I want to be text
- I want to be Student Samples
- A template to assist in drafting I am From poems
- Welcoming-Schools-Where-Im-From-Poetry
Selecting a meaningful quote that communicates aspects of one’s identity
Choosing a Theme Song
Theme Song Mind Map Assignment
Examples of Mind Maps
Frame for Reflecting on Positive and Personal Cultural Identity
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