1 Begin by asking the students how many times they think they could write their name in a minute. Share some estimates.  Get two volunteers to write their names on the board while the rest measure a minute using one of the sand timers constructed in session 1. When the minute is up count the number of names.
Latin Meaning: The name Gloria is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Gloria is: Glory. Famous bearer: a character in playright George Bernard Shaw's 'You Never Can Tell', and American actress Gloria Swanson.
It is of Old Norse origin, and the meaning of Erica is complete ruler . Latinate feminine form of Eric, and also a flower name, as the Latin word erica means  heather . Scandinavian name revived in the 19th century.