Curated OER
Shortened Words
Shorten names and words with different activities. Nicknames, acronyms, and shortened words (fridge instead of refrigerator, for example) are ways for third graders to build their vocabulary and differentiate between formal and informal...
Curated OER
All About Nicknames: New Mexico quarter reverse
Most of the states in the union have a nickname. Using the New Mexico state quarter as an example, pupils try to figure out why particular states have particular nicknames. They think about all the reasons New Mexico might be called...
Curated OER
American States and Their Nicknames
In this states worksheet, learners match the American states with the nicknames they are commonly referred to as. Students match 15 states to their nicknames.
Curated OER
My Friends Call Me Sue
In this conversation learning exercise, learners introduce themselves to each other with pretend names and nicknames. For example, "My name is Susan, but my friends call me Sue."
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Text Project
Text Project: Fyi for Kids: Vol. 4, Issue 4: Nicknames [Pdf]
This magazine article discusses nicknames including shortened versions of first or last names, baby nicknames that stick, or friends who give each other nicknames. It also talks about making fun of people by calling them a name is not a...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Sound and Fury: Deaf and Diverse
Identify beliefs, values and attitudes of deaf culture. Explore the causes and special communication needs of deafness, research the role that American Sign Language plays in forging a sense of community and create your own "sign name".