Words have meaning, but names have power. - Author unknown

1. Name Poem Words have meaning, but names have power. -Author unknown

2. Think about your name. Are you proud of your name? Are you named after someone, maybe a family member or a friend? If you could choose a different name, what would it be? What's in a name?  That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.~William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet

3. Let’s Explore the Meanings of Names Jason – to heal Sarah – lady; princess Reggie – king Adam – man; earth Brianna – noble, strong, virtuous Daniel – God is my judge Samantha - listener “Good men must die, but death cannot kill their names” ~Proverbs

4. Name Changes • Many people change their name when they go into the entertainment industry. • There are several reasons for choosing a stage name instead of using your birth name. • Often names are changed because they don't have the right sound, they are too hard to pronounce, or they are thought to be too plain and ordinary. • Sometimes people wish to conceal their family origins. “From our ancestors come our names, but from our virtues our honors” ~Proverb

5. Celebrity Names Jennifer Anniston – Jennifer Anastassakis 50 Cent – Curtis Jackson Miley Cyrus – Destiny Hope Cyrus Snoop Dog – Cordazer Calvin Broadus The Rock – Dwayne Douglas Johnson Dr. Seuss – Theodore Seuss Geisel Tina Turner – Anna Mae Bullock Jamie Foxx – Eric Bishop “The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their right names”~Chinese Proverb

6. Hullygully Do you have a nickname? Mudpie Pocket Mouse Stargirl Nicknames stick to people, and the most ridiculous are the most adhesive. - Thomas C. Haliburton

7. Cori short, compassionate, fun-loving Lover of stand-up comedy Who feels excited about moving Who needs to feel loved Who gives her all to everything Who fears clowns Who would like to see Greece Resident of Antioch, TN Anderson

8. Beverly talkative, energetic, musical Lover of children Who feels responsible Who needs more rest Who gives her best effort Who fears spiders and snakes Who would like to see every child in a loving home Resident of a wonderful life Brown

9. Name Poem Formula Line 1: First Name Line 2: Three words that describe you Line 3: Lover of_____________________ Line 4: Who feels____________________ Line 5: Who needs___________________ Line 6: Who gives____________________ Line 7: Who fears______________________ Line 8: Who would like to see____________________ Line 9: Resident of_________________________ Line 10: Last Name

10. Mine Angie Compassionate, loyal, independent Lover of dogs, people, and books Who feels nervous, happy, and sad Who gives her time, her money, and her love to things important Who fears mice, losing grandma, failing Who would like to see us have a great year Resident of Taylorville, Illinois McCall

11. Now, Let’s Write Our Own Name Poem • Remember, your name poem should “LOOK” like a poem. • It should contain 10 lines. • Make sure you follow the formula, but …… • DON’T number the lines. • DON’T underline any words. • DON’T write the formula itself. • DON’T write periods at the end of lines. • Be creative…..your audience should know you better after reading your name poem.