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It explains how to preview the book, run read-aloud comprehension checks, and support inference using illustrations and setting details. The guide also includes writing prompts connecting students to personal nicknames, pets, and identity, alongside additional art, drama, and technology integration. Activities encourage discussion, research-based writing, and structured extensions such as name questionnaires and class charting.","A Teacher’s Guide to The Change Your Name Store  \nA classroom guide created by author (and teacher) Leanne Shirtliffe, based on the book THE CHANGE YOUR NAME STORE, written by Leanne Shirtliffe and illustrated by Tina Kügler, published by Sky Pony Press, 2014.  \nThe Change Your Name Store [IronicMom](IronicMom.com)[.](IronicMom.com)[com](IronicMom.com)  \n2  \nTable of Contents  \nAbout the Book 3  \nAbout the Author & Illustrator 4  \nHow to Use This Guide 5  \nLanguage Arts Activities 6  \nSocial Studies Activities 10  \nMath Activities 13  \nName Memes 14  \nAdditional Activities 18  \nThe Change Your Name Store [IronicMom](IronicMom.com)[.](IronicMom.com)[com](IronicMom.com)  \n3  \nAbout  \nThe Change Your Name Store  \nWilma Lee Wu does not like her name. So she marches to the Change Your Name Store where she meets Zeena McFouz, the outrageous owner. Soon Zeena convinces Wilma to try on new names in the magical store. Each time Wilma selects a name, she is transported to the country from which the name originates. Will Wilma find a new name that she likes in France or Kenya? Will she decide to stay in Bahrain or Belize? How will she discover her real identity and where she truly belongs?  \nTold in playful rhyme and filled with the delightful illustrations of Tina Kügler, The Change Your Name Store is destined to become a read–aloud favorite for children, parents, and teachers.  \nINFORMATION  \nAUTHOR: Leanne Shirtliffe  \nILLUSTRATOR: Tina Kügler  \nPUBLISHER: Sky Pony Press (distributed by Thomas Allen in Canada)  \nDATE AVAILABLE: May 6, 2014  \nISBN: 978-1628736083  \nAGES: 4+  \nHardcover: 32 pages  \nThe Change Your Name Store [IronicMom](IronicMom.com)[.](IronicMom.com)[com](IronicMom.com)  \n4  \nAbout the Author & Illustrator  \nLeanne Shirtliffe is an award-winning humor writer. She writes for the Huffington Post and Nickelodeon’s humor site [NickMom.com](NickMom.com) and authored the book Don’t Lick the Minivan (Skyhorse 2013) . She had her own around-the-world adventure, living in Asia for eight years. Leanne now teaches high school in Calgary, Alberta. You can read more about her misadventures  \nwith her husband and twins at her blog, IronicMom.  \nTina Kügler is a professional illustrator and storyboard creator. Tina spent ten years working on storyboard animation projects for the likes of Disney, Nickelodeon, and Warner Bros. Her picture book, In Mary’s Garden, is scheduled for release in spring of 2015. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, three little boys, and dog.  \nThe Change Your Name Store [IronicMom](IronicMom.com)[.](IronicMom.com)[com](IronicMom.com)  \n5  \nHow to Use This Guide  \nThe Change Your Name Store Teacher’s Guide was created for teachers to use with children in Kindergarten through Grade 4. Teachers are encouraged to select the activities that are appropriate for the age and ability of their students, to adapt the activities, and to have fun.  \nThis guide includes activities for language arts, social studies, and math. Art, drama, and technology have been integrated throughout. Activities were created with content standards in mind.  \nSpellings are American. Apologies to my fellow Canadians, eh?  \nThe Change Your Name Store [IronicMom](IronicMom.com)[.](IronicMom.com)[com](IronicMom.com)  \n6  \nLanguage Arts Activities  \n–– PREDICTION & PREPARATION (BEFORE READING)–––––––––––––  \nWatch the trailer for The Change Your Name Store (31 seconds) .  \n Ask the students what they noticed.  \n Who is the main character?  \n Pause on one image. Describe the setting/place.  \nLook at the dust jacket and the opening pages of The Change Your Name Store. Point out the parts of it:  \n Front cover  \n Back cover  \n Spine  \n End papers  \n Title page  \n Dust jacket  \n Jacket flap  \nLook at the front and back cover. Ask students:  \n Which three characters do you see? What are they each doing?  \n Besides the Change Your Name Store, what other buildings are there?  \n Why might the Change Your Name Store be the color red?  \n–– READ THE STO","cbCaiiC7M7qN9GIu","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiC7M7qN9GIu","pdf",5320116,3,1,18,"English","en",105,"# About the Book\n# About the Author & Illustrator\n# How to Use This Guide\n# Language Arts Activities\n## Prediction & Preparation (Before Reading)\n## Read the Story Aloud\n## Comprehension (After Reading)\n## Writing\n# Social Studies Activities\n# Math Activities\n# Name Memes\n# Additional Activities","[{\"question\":\"Who is the teacher’s guide intended for and which grade levels does it cover?\",\"answer\":\"The guide is designed for teachers using children from Kindergarten through Grade 4. 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