From the classroom of Miriam Sikking (SDAWP 2010)
Now that the new school year is underway for many of us, it’s important to take time to recognize and honor student identities as we work to build inclusive school communities. At #SDAWP, we often turn to the powerful “My Name” excerpt from The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. We would love to hear about the readings you use to inspire writing and celebrate the names of your students.
Over the next few weeks, we will continue sharing texts, videos, lesson ideas, and related resources used by #SDAWP teachers. Keep an eye out for information about #USvsHate and how to amplify student voices by submitting their work. The fall submission deadline is November 22nd, 2024.
View the “My Name” lesson plan reel HERE
“My Name” Teaching Resources:
- My Name Excerpt and Discussion Prompts Resource
- Audio in English
- Audio in Spanish
- Trailer from Steppenwolf Theater
- Student Samples
- Link to samples by authors
- Resources from Teaching Books
- Facing History and Ourselves: Names
- Students can look up the meaning of their names at www,babynames.com
Related Books:
- Alma and How She Got Her Name: https://school.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?tid=56352
- Chrysanthemum: https://school.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?tid=1372
- My Name is Yoon: https://school.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?tid=4854
- René has Two Last Names: https://school.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?tid=18803
- My Name Is Sangoel: https://school.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?tid=18566
- Naming Ceremony: https://school.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?tid=93657
#USvsHate Resources:
SDAWP Voices 