Before you read What’s in a Name?, you may want to introduce the book by saying something like:
Individual child: What is your name? Do you know how you got your name? Today we are going to read a book entitled, “What’s in a Name?” We will find out why names are important.
Classroom setting: How do you know the teacher wants you to answer a question? The teacher calls your name; each of you has a name. Today we are going to read a book entitled, “What’s in a Name?” Listen carefully so you can learn why names are important.
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Pronunciation of Names:
Akil (AH-keel)
Jamal (jah-MAL)
Karim (KAH-reem)
Adhira (uh-DHEE-rah) with the r slightly rolled
Kalyani (kul-YAH-nee)
Sahay (suh-HI) emphasize the “s” sound
Jia (JEE-ah)
Jerenne (JAH-reen)
Kaiya (KI-ya) KI ryhmes with buy
Sasha (SAH-shah)
Paloma (pah-LOW-ma)
Kyoko (key-ya-OH-key-oh)