Symbolism and Theme

Theme and Symbolism

By KATIE WALLACE

Fill in the Blanks

is when something represents a different idea.

Match

Match the following objects with the ideas they represent.

• True love

• Time

• Freedom and adventure

• Protection and justice

The Glass Slipper (Cinderella)

The Rose (Beauty and the Beast)

The Magic Carpet (Aladdin)

The Shield (Captain America)

• The Glass Slipper (Cinderella)

• The Rose (Beauty and the Beast)

• The Magic Carpet (Aladdin)

• The Shield (Captain America)

Reorder

Reorder the following steps in figuring out a symbol.

• Draw 3-5 objects that reoccur in the story.

• Write out three sentences about how the characters react to or feel about one of the objects.

• Cross off the name of the object in the sentence.

• Replace the objects with ideas the symbols could represent.

• Check to make sure all three sentences make sense.

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Draw

Draw 3-5 objects from the story at the bottom of the page.

Draw

Pick ONE of the objects you drew, and highlight each time it is mentioned.

Open Ended

Explain in 2-4 sentences what you think that object symbolizes. When you determine this, please give an example of WHY you believe this from the text.

Fill in the Blanks

is the message an author wants a reader to learn from a text.

Match

Match the following themes with the movies they come from.

• Learning to let go can lead to growth.

• Courage comes from fighting in what you believe in.

• Power should be used for the greater good.

• Having all of the emotions is essential for understanding yourself.

Finding Nemo

Mulan

Ironman

Inside Out

• Finding Nemo

• Mulan

• Ironman

• Inside Out

Reorder

Reorder the following steps in figuring out theme.

• Pick a one word topic.

• Decide what the author believes about that topic and write it in a sentence.

• Erase "The author believes that"

• Prove the theme with evidence from the text.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following shows a one word TOPIC that could represent what the author wants the reader to understand?

• Bravery

• Theater

• Honesty

• Energy

Open Ended

Using the word "BRAVERY" at the beginning of your sentence, determine the theme of the story.

Draw

Highlight three times in the story where your theme is demonstrated.

Open Ended

You need to be done with your reading goal by 5/30. That is in 10 days. What day do you plan on being done with your current book you are reading?

Open Ended

What is the title and author of the book you plan on using for your project?

Poll

Which of the following areas do you think you've done the best in this year?

• Class novels

• Independent Reading

• Narrative Writing

• Argument Writing

• Explanatory Writing

Open Ended

Explain why you think you've done so well in this area.

KEEP IN MIND - I'm going to be sharing these with your families :) Show yourself off!

Open Ended

What is a goal you have for yourself next year in ELA?

KEEP IN MIND: I'm going to be sharing these with your families :) Be honest with yourself!

Open Ended

When I send a message to your families about the year you've had, what is something you think I should include about how you've done this year in ELA?