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In this activity, the participants are invited to share the story of their own name, its history and its meaning. The students learn more about each other, they learn to value each other’s background and they reflect on the connection between name, identity and cultural background.
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14 lip 2021 · Overview. Preparing to Teach. Lesson Plans. Materials & Downloads. Overview. About This Activity. According to American author Ralph Ellison, “It is through our names that we first place ourselves in the world. Our names, being the gift of others, must be made our own.”
There are lots of sayings about names, and most of them are at best only partially true. In this lesson, students investigate the meanings and origins of their names in order to establish their own personal histories and to explore cultural significance of naming traditions.
Through these worksheets, students will: Use a dictionary to figure out the meaning and etymology of various root words; Identify the root word, the origin, and the meaning of various words; Write the meaning of different Latin prefixes and Greek root words;
12 lut 2024 · Create a personal connection in your classroom with these 30 all-about-me worksheets, available to download and print for free. These sheets are an excellent resource for teachers to learn more about their students, fostering a deeper understanding of each child’s unique personality.
Find the meaning, history and popularity of given names from around the world. Get ideas for baby names or discover your own name's history.
