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What's in a Name?

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Students examine how name-calling is a part of their lives and how it affects others. They write reflections of times in their lives when name calling and slurs have been involved. Also, they read articles that discuss the use of slurs in history. Finally, they reflect on how they can discourage the use of name calling and slurs in their own lives.

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name calling, bullying

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name calling, slurs, social studies
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Grade
7th - 10th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Year
2004

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