On the first day of school, someone makes fun of her name, so unhei decides that she needs a name that is more american. I also set out a basket with a variety of baby name books borrowed from the public library. As she rides the school bus toward her first day of school, she remembers the farewell at the airport in korea and examines the treasured gift her grandmother gave her. Miss sofies story time kids books read aloud 665,518 views. A best childrens books of the year by bank street college. Encouraged by her new friends, unhei chooses her own korean name and helps everyone pronounce ityoonhey. Due to the uncertainty of covid19 and the stay at home orders for the city of st. The name jar puppets or dressup clothes definitions related to bias, injustice and bullying optional procedures 1. After reading the story, have children use puppets to retell the story the name jar. The name jar by yangsook choi childrens library lady. Her first interaction with the other children on the bus isnt a good one as none of them can pronounce her name. The story is a very touching tale of a girl who is starting at a new school and is from another country. This is a fabulous book to dive into with your students. There are great opportunities for discussion about the value of a nam.
Buy the paperback book the name jar by yangsook choi at indigo. The name jar by yangsook choi reinforces the themes of acceptance, identity, integrity, openmindedness, principled and tolerance when unhei moves from korea to america her classmates cant pronounce her name. Read the book the name jar while sitting very close to the children. The name jar is a fantastic book to read at the beginning of the school year to promote diversity and friendship in your classroom. So instead of introducing herself on the first day of school, she tells the class that she will choose a name by the following week. Overall, i think the name jar is a delightful story for preschoolers and young elementary students. Scholastic education trade publishing international about scholastic customer service contact us. Instead of introducing herself on the first day of school, she tells the class that she will choose a name by the following week. This picturebook is a perfect read aloud for the beginning of the school year to build community and celebrate students identities. All week long, classmates drop suggestions in unheis name jar.
The name jar by jangsook choi is a wonderful picture book about a girl named unhei. Her classmates decide to help her by filling a jar with names for her to pick from. The name jar read aloud performed by a fabulous mccoy bobcat. Books similar to the name jar goodreads share book. Wacky wednesday by dr seuss count all the wacky things kids books read aloud duration. Buy a cheap copy of the name jar book by yangsook choi. You can read all your books for as long as a month for free and will get the latest books notifications. Lisa rojany buccieri has written and ghostwritten more than 100 childrens and grownups books, both fiction and nonfiction, including board books, picture books, and young adult series. A bad case of stripes read aloud childrens book duration. The first thing my mama told me by susan marie swanson. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. As she contemplates her choices, unhei realizes that her own name is special, and worth keeping.
The name jar kindle edition by choi, yangsook, choi, yangsook. Louis county, we have suspended shipping until midmay. When she goes home this friend comes to unheis house and gives her the name jar and tells her that she should keep her name and also shows her something really special, his very own name stamp. But while unhei practices being a suzy, laura, or amanda, one of her classmates comes to her neighborhood and discovers her real name and its special meaning. The class wants to help her select a new name her new friend, joey, sees her name stamp and printed name and admires it. Her classmates agree, and with a little coaching they master the correct pronunciation. Our booksource team is working remotely and available to answer questions, create price quotes and place book orders. The name jar is a long picture book with a varied cast of characters, several settings, and a detailed plot. Unhei has just left her korean homeland and come to america with her parents. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Just when unhei is about to announce her name, her name jar goes missing. Welcome to friendly what are you looking for book the name jar. Ayos money jar is the first book in a new financial education book series for children ages 2 and up called smartchoicenation kids.
Will unhei keep her korean name or choose a new american name. Goodreads members who liked the name jar also liked. My name is sangoel by karen lynn williams and khadra mohammed. The boy finds out her name and wants her to keep her name. The name jar literacy unit by french english and spanish. The name jar by yangsook choi, 9780440417996, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The name jar also works well for any lessons about diversity.
This unit is centered around the mentor text the name jar by yangsook choi. Her new classmates decide to help out by filling a. But when a large glass jar filled with names appears on her desk, unhei happily discovers that her. Being the new kid in school is hard enough, but what about when nobody can pronounce your name. This beautiful story illustrates the georgetown isd learner profile trait of. This book can serve as a window to better understand some of the experiences of people who come from other countries. Her classmates suggest daisy, miranda, lex, and more, but nothing seems to fit. The name jar kindle edition by choi, yangsook, choi. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The next day of school he takes the name jar and no one can find it. Throughout the name jar, questions about difference and identity underlie unheis. The story is a good way to help children learn about other cultures. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. This book also introduces topics like having respect for other cultures and friendship.
The name jar by yangsook choi goodreads share book. The name jar by yangsook choi paperback book the parent store. Finding a book when youve forgotten its title the new. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the name jar. The name jar literacy activities by mom2punkerdoo tpt childrens room windham public library 35 creative fall wedding guest book ideas weddingomania. The first book she illustrated, nim and the war effort by milly lee, was an ala notable book and an iracbc childrens book award winner. Brimming with suggestions, the other students fill a jar with offerings of daisy, tamela, and miranda.
All in all, the name jar is a thoughtfully crafted piece of childrens literature that addresses an important issue in a way that is relatable for young learners. As a result, it is the perfect solution for more advanced readers who need some practice retelling and summarizing. Unhei decides to keep her own name after learning that her mother and grandmother went to a name master and that her name means grace. Definitely a great read aloud book to read to children during the first few daysweeks of school.
I would highly recommend this book to all teachers of young children, especially those of diverse populations. The name jar by yangsook choi is a great picture book to share with ell students, during back to school, or when you are welcoming a new student to your class mid year. This book module deals with multiculturalism, society, specifically social. The name jar reading and language arts unit is perfect for the beginning of the school year or any time.
Click read now pdf download, get it for free, register 100% easily. She wants to choose a new name that is easier for them to pronounce, but she comes to realise she likes her name just the way it is. But when a large glass jar filled with names appears on her desk, unhei happily discovers that her classmates want to help. The next morning at school there is a glass jar on her desk containing american names on slips of paper. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. On the day of her name choosing, the name jar has mysteriously disappeared. Find books like the name jar from the worlds largest community of readers. The name jar and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Yangsook choi after unhei moves from korea to the united states, her new classmates help her decide what her name should be. When unhei, a young korean girl, moves to america with her family and arrives at a new school, she begins to wonder if she should also choose a new name.
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