Write a narrative (or informal essay) describing any interesting information or stories about your name and how your name shows (or does not show) something about your personality. Use the following questions to help you think of ideas, but do not answer all of them. Choose a few to focus on and develop those—don’t make a list. Write about one page.
How did your parents choose your name? Are you named after anyone? Do you have any interesting nick names? Does your name have any connection to your siblings’ names? Does your name have a meaning? What would you have been named if you had been a girl/boy (the opposite of what you are)? Do you like your name? Do you think it fits your personality? How will you name your own children? Were you ever teased about your name? If you could change your name, what would it be and why?
Due Thursday
Research:
1. Ask your parents for the story of how they chose your name.
2. Look up the meaning of your name. See how popular your name is.
3. Look up your Chinese Zodiac sign