“Names/Nombres” by Julia Alvarez A Closer Look at Names

What is in a name? Juliet: "What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet." -William Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet

I have a name, I have to take advantage of it. -Pierre Cardin

I am going to do everything I can to clear my name. -Michael Irvin

I'll name names, you know I won't hold back. -Steven Cojocaru

What you think of a name depends so much on the people you know by that name. -Doug McClure

What is a name? Based on your own thoughts and the previous quotations, create a definition for the word “Name”. (2 minutes)

What emotion do you think this painting portrays?

Title : Missing Grandma What about now? Title : Missing Grandma

And now? Title: Appreciating Landscapes

Why or why not? (2 minutes) Did your perception of the painting’s meaning change with the different titles? Why or why not? (2 minutes)

"Inca Memories" by Marion W. Hylton

Now that you know the real title, What do you think the author was trying to portray? (2 minutes) To what extent did the titles of the painting affect what you saw in the painting? (1 minute)

What is your impression of this boy?

How does your impression change if his name is Johnny Depp?

How does your impression change if his name is Jack Black?

How does your impression change if his name is Bill Clinton?

How does your impression change if his name is Adolph Hitler?

Who do you think it really is? Adolph Hitler

How much does your name influence who you are? (2 minutes)

People’s perception of you may be affected by your name. Your name was given to you by your parents. People’s perception of you may be affected by your name. How has this nurturing impacted your life? (2 minutes)

Don’t judge a book by its title. The end Don’t judge a book by its title.