Rene has Two Last Names written by Rene Colato

Rene has Two Last Names
Rene Colato
No lexile level, age range 5 to 6 years and grade level K to 3rd

            Rene is a new student at his school and upon receiving his name tag from his teacher, he sees his last name isn't complete. He writes in his second last name onto the sticker. Later, his teacher gives the class an assignment to complete a family tree. This gives Rene a chance to explain his last names and why they're important to him and his culture.

2010 Skipping Stones Honor Award
2010-2011 Tejas Star Book Award List

Learning Activity:
The students will listen to the story and answer questions from the teacher as they read.

Standards:
CCSS.ELA-L.RL.2.3 - Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.

Goal:
The students will be able to listen to the story and understand the circumstances around Rene’s last name and what is happening to him in his class that upsets him and why it upsets him.

Objective:
Cognitive -
            The students will listen to the story and be able to answer orally what is Rene’s full name, how is his name put together (where does each part come from), why is his name different when he moves to the new school, and why is Rene’s last name important to him.

Outcome:
The students will be able to listen to the story and understand the reasoning behind Rene’s last name, how his family combined to create it, and why this is an important part of his heritage.