Inquirer
What question does Unhei ask or think about that shows she is curious about classmates?
She wonders how classmates will say their names and asks questions about other students’ names.
What country does Unhei come from?
She comes from South Korea (Korean).
What does it mean to be respectful about someone’s name? Give one short example from the story.
It means trying to say names correctly and not making fun; for example, classmates stop teasing and practice Unhei’s name.
What choice does Unhei think about making about her name?
She thinks about whether to keep her Korean name or pick an English name.
Name one thing Unhei wonders about when she comes to her new school.
She wonders if people will like her and if they will be able to say her name.
Say one reason the book gives for why names matter.
Names tell about family and culture and help people feel respected.
Write one classroom rule that would help Unhei feel safe to share her name.
“We will say names kindly and ask politely if we are unsure.”
Suggest one polite idea Unhei tries so classmates can learn her name.
She uses a name-jar so classmates can suggest names while she decides what to do.
Describe a kind consequence a teacher could use if someone made fun of a name.
Have a restorative conversation where the student apologizes and practices saying the name correctly.