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The Cultural Significance of Naming

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The Navajo would disagree with Shakespeare that the naming of things is irrelevant. Navajo people have to earn their names. Middle schoolers learn about the cultural significance of Navajo names in a lesson that uses a video and reading passages. To end the lesson, individuals craft an acrostic poem using the letters of their names.

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Concepts

name calling, traditions, cultural traditions, the navajo, the navajo people, native american culture, native american history, native american music, native americans, native american tribes, north american native americans

Instructional Ideas

Ask class members to create a name for a friend or family member based on the methods the Navajo use
Post the acrostic poems on a name focus wall

Classroom Considerations

WiFi access is recommended
Projection equipment is also required for the videos
Some of the included links are no longer available, but replacements have been provided

Pros

Includes examples of acrostic poems and links to additional resources

Cons

None

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