1. If you saw your first name in the video, go back to when you saw it and write it down on a piece of scratch paper.
If you did not see your first name in the video use Google Translate to translate ONLY your first or given name! See link below.
https://translate.google.com/?sl=en&tl=zh-CN&op=translate
Then write that down in English, Pinyin, and Chinese.
Example: Adam, Yàdāng, 亚当
2. If after you've written down your name in Chinese you don't like the way it sounds or you want a new name, that's OK! In Chinese people have created names, so we can create you a new name just for Chinese! Take an idea that you like, perhaps it's your favorite animal, favorite plant, or a part of your personality, or a hobby you have and combine it with another word.
Some examples can be found on this website of the top 100 Chinese names: https://listophile.com/names/nationality/chinese/
Once you've created a name put each of the words into Google Translate by themselves and translate them into Chinese. Write the English, Pinyin, and Chinese down on scratch paper.
3. Ask Mr. Bergh to come and check your work on scratch paper. Mr. Bergh will then show you how to write your name correctly in Chinese. You will have to copy Mr. Bergh until you too can write your name correctly in Chinese. If you see Mr. Bergh helping another student be patient. Raise your hand and wait until Mr. Bergh comes to your desk.
4. Watch the video below on how to make an origami turtle. Follow the steps in the video. Replay it as many times as you need to. WE'RE MAKING TURTLES!
5. Write your Chinese name correctly on the back of your origami turtle in marker.
