Baba, What Does my Name Mean?

Summary

This story is about a young girl who is a refugee and is asked what her name means. She is unsure of what to say so she asks her baba for help to figure out what her name means. She is then taken through her families heritage and background. The author highlights the Middle Eastern culture and heritage in this story.

Theme(s):

Culture Shock

Personal Response

The story Baba, What Does my Name Mean? is another story that I read in the beginning of the school year. Teaching in the Syracuse City School District, my classroom makes up consists of children from a variety of backgrounds. I think that this story can relate to some of the students that make up my classroom.

Teaching Ideas

Inside my classroom I would have students make their own name tag and decorate the name to represent their culture and heritage. This activity allows for students to illustrate why their name is unique. They can share what they drew along with what their name might mean, if it applies. This will support students to feel welcomed in our room.

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