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Africa: What's in a Name? Lesson PlanAfrica: What's in a Name? Lesson Plan
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Africa: What's in a Name?

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Students research the Yoruba Tribe and names. In this names lesson, students read the story 'Don't Call Me Names' and discuss how people get their names. Students discuss the importance of names and learn about the Yoruba Tribe. Students choose names from the tribe, chart them, and select their own Yoruba tribe name. Students write a reflection letter about their new names.

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africa, reflection activity, yoruba tribe, english language arts
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2nd - 5th
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English Language Arts
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1 hr
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