One of this year's first read alouds is My Name is Yoon, written by Helen Recorvits. According to Literacyhead.com, it "captures all the anxiety of a new school, new friends, and a new teacher, approaching them with 'Shining Wisdom.'" The story fits well within culture, movement/migration, and location, three 3rd grade social studies themes.
Inspired by the book, the first narratives of the year are all about names. They are currently on display outside the classroom, so stop by to discover the stories behind our names.
Cameron
ReplyDeleteBefore I was born, my parents wanted to name me Ian, or Cameron. They decided to name me Cameron, and I'm glad they did because I like the name very much. I think it comes from a group of people who lived in Scotland long ago.
In middle school and high school, there was another boy named Cameron, and it was always nice to say, "Hi Cameron!" when we passed each other in the hall. My nickname is Cam. People who know me really well, like close friends and family, call me Cam. It feels warm when people I love call me by my nickname. In some native American language, my name means "crooked nose," but it's not that crooked.
My middle name is the same as my dad's middle name, and his father's middle name. I like it just as much as my first name because they are both pretty unique. I want to name my first child Maddox because it makes me think of my dad. I never thought my name would change, but now most people I spend my days with call me Mr. Brooks.
Josie
DeleteBefore I was born my mom and dad wanted to name me Josephine or maybe Persephone. I don't really like my name because I am named after a dog.Also some people call me Jogie or Jo Jo. Now I am starting to like my name. I want my name to be either Vanolapee or Talia. But now I like my name.
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Essie
ReplyDeleteWhen I was born my family named me Essie. My grandma wanted to name me Essie May. It was my
great grandma's name. Her name was Essie May, and my mom said no to May as my middle name. My middle
name is name by a singer.