Can I See Some ID Resources and Supporting Materials

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

Conducting an Interview

Zac Efron example

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:

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

Selecting a meaningful quote that communicates aspects of one’s identity

Selecting a Meaningful Quote

Choosing a Theme Song

Theme Song Mind Map Assignment

Examples of Mind Maps

Frame for Reflecting on Positive and Personal Cultural Identity

PPACI reflection

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