Nominative Determinism: Can names shape the course of life?
Topics: General / Business English - names - identity - career choice
Skills: Speaking and Reading
Level: B2 and above
Link to article: https://bigthink.com/thinking/nominative-determinism-life/
Aims:
To define the concept of nominative determinism
To predict some information before reading an article
To read for gist and for detail
To relate the topic to students' own experiences
To express opinions and reactions towards the topic
To choose a follow-up task
Use of language & lexis:
To use different verb tenses to express ideas about the topic
To learn / review lexis about the topic in context
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Interesting lesson plan! I’ve definitely met a few people whose names seemed almost too fitting for their jobs—like a dentist named Dr. Payne. It’s one of those quirky psychological ideas that makes for a great classroom debate, especially at B2 level where students can really dig into the vocabulary. I love that the worksheet includes a follow-up task, since that always helps cement the discussion. By the way, if you’re ever looking for a fun visual hook to introduce the topic, you could generate a few humorous name-related images with this Free AI Image Generator to spark some predictions before reading. It’s a nice way to warm up the class!
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