Parent Guide > Names/Nombres

by Julia Alvarez 1985

Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.

This week in class, we’re reading "Names/Nombres" by Julia Alvarez.

In Julia Alvarez's short story "Names/Nombres," the author explores the various names she has received over the years.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Friendship & Family, Identity, and Social Pressure as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"Why do people follow the crowd?", "What makes you who you are?", and "What makes a family?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this memoir at home:
    • What was "Names/Nombres" about?
    • What did you learn about Friendship & Family?
    • What did you learn about Identity?
    • What did you learn about Social Pressure?
  • Watch JULIA ALVAREZ - THE WRITER'S LANGUAGE at home with your child.