Symbolism in Stories
When one thing represents
something else.
Get a blank sheet of paper and
something to write with
Symbolism
• Definition: The use of a person, place or thing
in a story to represent an idea or an emotion.
– Example: In the story “The Veldt,” the nursery
could be seen as a symbol of the children’s
power over the parents.
What could these images symbolize?
• On your sheet of paper, write down what the
image is, and what it might symbolize.
• Example:
– Item: Statue of Liberty
– Symbol of: (idea or emotion)
What ideas or emotions could this
image be a symbol of?
What ideas or emotions could this
image be a symbol of?
What ideas or emotions could this
image be a symbol of?
What ideas or emotions could this
image be a symbol of?
Draw The Symbol…
• I’ll put up some words on the screen. Draw a
something that symbolizes that word to you. (You
could also write a description instead of drawing.)
• Example: Joy
• My Drawing:
Draw The Symbol…
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Frustration
Confidence
Recklessness
Love
Directions:
On a separate sheet of paper, title this assignment “Symbolism in Max at
Sea”. You will have 15 minutesof class to complete this assignment before it turns into
homework.
Suggested answer format: Your words, “direct evidence.” Your explanation.
1.
What ideas or emotions does the wolf suit symbolize to Max? Why?
2.
What ideas or emotions does the boat symbolize to Max? Why?
3.
Pick another person, place or thing from the story. Explain what idea or
emotion this symbolizes to Max.
– Explain your answer by providing specific reasons why as well as direct evidence
from the story.
– Explain your answer by providing specific reasons why as well as direct evidence
from the story.
– Explain your answer by providing specific reasons why as well as direct evidence
from the story.
– AS—Revise your writing so your words blend seamlessly with the
quotation.
1.
What ideas or emotions does the wolf suit symbolize to Max? Why?
2.
– My words to intro, “the direct evidence.” My explanation of how the
quotation
– One example from the story that shows how Max felt when he wore
the wolf suit is how, “…he usually felt better wearing it. He felt faster,
sleeker and more powerful.” The wolf suit clearly gave him confidence
and a sense of power.
What ideas or emotions does the boat symbolize to Max? Why?
3.
– Explain your answer by providing specific reasons why as well as direct evidence
from the story.
– Explain your answer by providing specific reasons why as well as direct evidence
from the story.
Pick another person, place or thing from the story. Explain what idea or
emotion this symbolizes to Max.
– Explain your answer by providing specific reasons why as well as direct evidence
from the story.
– AS—Revise your writing so your words blend seamlessly with the
quotation.
1. What ideas or emotions does the wolf suit symbolize to
Max? Why?
– Explain your answer by providing specific reasons why as well as direct
evidence from the story.
– My words to intro, “the direct evidence.” My explanation
of how the quotation
– In Max at Sea, Max, “…usually felt better wearing it [the
wolf suit]. He felt faster, sleeker and more powerful.” The
wolf suit clearly gave him confidence and a sense of power.
Cowan’s Feedback
Meets Standard—MS
Close to Standard—CTS
Below Standard—BS
Far Below Standard—FBS
You use text evidence
and explain the text
evidence to back up your
answer using at least
mostly complete
sentences.
You explained your
answer, but don’t use
complete sentences to
explain your answer. Or
you are missing one piece
of direct evidence.
You are missing one or
more pieces of direct
evidence.
Your answers don’t make
sense and you don’t use
any direct evidence.
–AS—Revise your writing so your words
blend seamlessly with the quotation.