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WHAT’S IN A NAME?

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“A name represents identity, a deep feeling, and holds tremendous significance to its owner”�- Rachel Ingber

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“A name represents identity, a deep feeling, and holds tremendous significance to its owner”�- Rachel Ingber

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What’s In a Name?

With your partner(s) share about your name:

  • Something you like or dislike about your name
  • A different name that you wish you had
  • Any family links to your name
  • A meaning, what culture/place it comes from
  • A nickname you have? Who gave it to you? Like it? Dislike it?
  • Someone you know with the same name
  • A story, anything else that you want to share
  • A handle or screen name that you chose for yourself and why

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As you listen, consider what windows and mirrors exist in your stories.

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Welcome Back!

Could a volunteer share their partner’s name story?

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Reflection

  1. How did you choose which option to talk about?
  2. How did it feel at the beginning, middle and end?
  3. How might you use this with your colleagues and/or students
  4. What reflection questions would you pose to them?

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Harbor International School

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