Writing - 30 min. Little Lark, Sound of Running Feet, White Feather, Storm Cloud, Swan Necklace, Two Moons. Explain that in the course of a lifetime, an Indian often had two or more names, one given at birth and another one that commemorated a special event. Many of the names incorporated elements of nature. Sometimes a name represented characteristics parents hoped their child would have.
Students choose new names.
They are to consider different aspects of their personality. Students write a paragraph explaining their choice. Students will be assessed on their writing portfolio insert.