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The Power of Names Group Work

Students take on assigned roles to collaboratively answer questions that explore the relationship between names, identity, and society.

Last Updated: August 9, 2023

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Language

English — US

Subject

English & Language Arts
History
Social Studies

Culture & Identity

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The Power of Names Group Work

Date of Publication: March 2024

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This handout invites students to reflect on the relationship between names, identity, and society through group work. It's part of our What's In a Name? Activity, which helps students be mindful of how they treat names in the classroom. The handout is available as a printable PDF or Google Doc in English and Spanish.

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