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I find it so much easier to teach when I used my students’ names. Think about it: “You did a fantastic job using strong verbs!” or “Please sit down.”
vs.
“You did a fantastic job using strong verbs, Sonam.”
“Sonam. Please sit down.”
When someone uses your name, you know they’re talking to you; it’s efficient, personal, and respectful. In fact, every time I have interviewed for a teaching position where a model lesson was required, I bring name tags so the students can write their names and stick it on their shirts. Being able to use their names during an interview lesson promotes an immediate increase in engagement.
That’s why I try to learn kids’ names as soon as possible at the beginning of the year; it’s a management and respect requirement. And and easy way to do this is with Grammar Name Tags.
Materials Needed: cardstock (not paper!), writing utensils, coloring materials
- Students fold the cardstock like a tent.
- They write their name, REALLY BIG, on one side.
- Then, use my FREE MATERIALS, to brainstorm nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and prepositional phrases that connect with their identities.
- Decorate the name tag with these words and phrases.
- Students introduce themselves and share one or two phrases from their name tags.
Aside from parts of speech, you can even ask students to use figurative language, compound sentences, symbolism, or any other literary concept to decorate their name tag. The possibilities are endless.
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Warmly,
Sonam
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