Opening Inquiry: (Writing) Do you prefer people to call you by your nick-name or your actual name? Why?
Critical Thinking Question: What is important about our names? How do our names connect us to our culture and our identity?
Content: “My Name” from House on Mango Street
Class Activities: Read and discuss stories, Review the Reading and Writing Process, Begin writing about your name.
Homework: Portfolio Entry #3: Write the story of your name. Explain in detail the story of your name from its history,its connection to your family, and its connection to your culture.
Critical Thinking Question: What is important about our names? How do our names connect us to our culture and our identity?
Content: “My Name” from House on Mango Street
Class Activities: Read and discuss stories, Review the Reading and Writing Process, Begin writing about your name.
Homework: Portfolio Entry #3: Write the story of your name. Explain in detail the story of your name from its history,its connection to your family, and its connection to your culture.
