What’s in a name - MR. STETSON'S CLASSROOM



(H) English 10 Human Ingenuity Unit

What’s in a name?

“If I did not have a name, how could I identify myself? If I had no name, who would I be?” From Society of Kabalarians of Canada

Your name is extremely important. It is how you identify yourself. It is how others identify you. In Santha Rama Rau’s “By Any Other Name,” we also learn the significance of a name in terms of culture, heritage, and sense of self.

The assignment

Each name has a story. Some names have their origins in the Bible. Some names come from your ancestors and the countries where they were born. Find out what’s in your name.

Using at least two different sources, find the origin and meaning of your name.

• One source may be a relative

• One source should be a Web site or book

With this information:

• Write a paragraph and include the origin, and meaning. If it applies, include the person you were named to honor. Cite your sources at the bottom.

• Present information to the class.

Some possible sources of information:





Note: You may use any of the sources listed above, but you must include at least one other source.

(H) English 10 Human Ingenuity Unit

What’s in a name?

“If I did not have a name, how could I identify myself? If I had no name, who would I be?” From Society of Kabalarians of Canada

Your name is extremely important. It is how you identify yourself. It is how others identify you. In Santha Rama Rau’s “By Any Other Name,” we also learn the significance of a name in terms of culture, heritage, and sense of self.

The assignment

Each name has a story. Some names have their origins in the Bible. Some names come from your ancestors and the countries where they were born. Find out what’s in your name.

Using at least two different sources, find the origin and meaning of your name.

• One source may be a relative

• One source should be a Web site or book

With this information:

• Write a paragraph and include the origin, and meaning. If it applies, include the person you were named to honor. Cite your sources at the bottom.

• Present information to the class.

Some possible sources of information:





Note: You may use any of the sources listed above, but you must include at least one other source.

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