Behind The Name

Your name is a big part of your identity. When you meet someone for the first time, usually the first thing they learn about you is your name. Your name can have special meaning to you and your family, your name can be a source of pride, and your name is part of what makes you who you are.

In our Behind The Name lesson, students explore who they are by writing about their name, or by giving themselves a creative name that represents who they are and what they are feeling in the moment they write the poem. Enjoy this collection of 22 poems and get to know some of these amazing poet-athletes.