Table of Contents💥

1. Before You Read

2. Read

3. Think

4. Explain

5. Choose an Activity!

As you read, think about how Unhei’s feelings about her

name change from the beginning of the story to the end. 🔍

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 ⭐ Before You Read ⭐
Think about your own name. What are some things you like about
your name?

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 Before You Read
Learn the new words you’ll
see in this story by
watching the Vocabulary
Slideshow. Click here!

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 Read. Think. Explain.

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 Read. Think. Explain.
1. Read the first section. When Unhei’s classmates ask what her name is,
why do you think she says “Um, I haven’t picked one yet”?

2. Read “ ‘My Own American Name.’ ” Compare what Unhei’s mother thinks
about Unhei being different from her classmates with how Unhei feels about
it.

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 Read. Think. Explain.
3. How does Unhei feel about the glass jar with names that her classmates
leave on her desk? How do you know?

4. Read “Name Stamp.” What is Joey’s response to seeing Unhei’s name

stamped on a piece of paper?

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 Read. Think. Explain.
5. Read “ ‘What a Beautiful Name.’ ” What is Mr. Kim’s response to hearing
Unhei’s name?

6. Read “The Missing Jar.” How have Unhei’s feelings about her name changed?

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 Read. Think. Explain.
7. Read “ ‘That Means Friend.’ ” What is Joey’s Korean nickname? Why is this
a good nickname for him?

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 Read. Think. Explain.
1. Explain what Unhei means when she thinks “It’s the same rain . . . but in a
different place.” How is Unhei like the rain?

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 Choose an Activity! Dear
Than
Unhe
i
k you ,
for
...
Imagine that you're Joey.
Write a journal entry
Pretend that you are in
from the night before
Unhei and Joey’s class.
you decide to take the
Write a thank-you note
name jar from Unhei’s
to Unhei for teaching
desk. Include the reasons
your class an important
you decide to take it, and
lesson about being
what you’re hoping
yourself.
Unhei will do when she
sees it’s gone.

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