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What’s in a Name?

Prompt: If you could rename yourself, what name would you choose and why?

Respond to the Prompt:

  • Think about the question, “If you could rename yourself, what name would you choose and why?”
  • Write a thoughtful comment explaining the name you would choose for yourself and your reasons.
  • Make sure your response is at least three sentences long and includes specific details or examples to explain your choice.

Reply to Your Classmates:

  • After posting your response, read at least three of your classmates’ comments.
  • Suggest a different name for each classmate that you think fits their personality. Be creative and thoughtful in your suggestions, and explain why you chose that name.
  • Use respectful and constructive language to add to the conversation.

Comment Guidelines:

  • Your response to the prompt should fully answer the question, include details or examples, and be at least three sentences long.
  • When suggesting names for your classmates, explain your reasoning clearly and connect your suggestions to what you know about them.
  • Use these sentence frames to guide your replies:
    • “I think the name ___ fits you because ___. It reminds me of ___, which seems like a part of your personality.”
    • “Your explanation for choosing ___ was interesting. Have you considered the name ___? I think it fits because ___.”
    • “I like your choice of ___. Another name that came to mind for you is ___ because ___.”

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