In today's passage, the narrator starts off by sharing what her name means in English as well as what it means in Spanish. What does your name mean? Begin by thinking about what you know about your name. Maybe you were named after a family member, or it was your mother's favorite name. Next, think about what your name means to you. What ideas come to mind when you hear your name? Finally, head on over to Behind the Name, a neat search engine that will search the web for your name's meaning. Get there by clicking on the link below. Share your answers to these questions in a single comment, and check out what your classmates have to share about their name, too. Let them know what you think by commenting on their comment.
Anticipation Guide
We are giddy with anticipation to share the passage we've selected for this activity. Puns aside, though, paper & pencil collaborative activities just aren't quite...collaborative. Our students are Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram users. When they have something to share, they share it in a manner that will allow others to see it and possibly react to it. Their collaborative class discussions should not be the exception.
