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Master symbolism in literature through engaging Grade 7 reading passages designed to develop critical thinking skills. These comprehension exercises help students identify symbolic meanings in texts and answer thought-provoking questions that deepen textual understanding.

9 questions
The Geode Sculpture - Symbolism in literary texts (Grade 6)
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6th Grade

9 questions
The River Stone - Symbolism in literary texts (Grade 6)
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6th Grade

9 questions
The Moss Map - Symbolism in literary texts (Grade 6)
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6th Grade

9 questions
The Wooden Bird - Symbolism in literary texts (Grade 6)
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6th Grade

9 questions
The Sunstone Apples - Symbolism in literary texts (Grade 7)
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7th Grade
9 questions
The Unfinished Bird - Symbolism in literary texts (Grade 7)
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7th Grade
9 questions
The Compass of Whispering Woods - Symbolism in literary texts (Grade 6)
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6th Grade
9 questions
The Shimmer-Vine - Settings, symbolism and motifs revealing theme (Grade 6)
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6th Grade
9 questions
The Creek's Compass - Settings, symbolism and motifs revealing theme (Grade 6)
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6th Grade
9 questions
Icarus Wings 2.0 - Settings, symbolism and motifs revealing theme (Grade 7)
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7th Grade
9 questions
The Shards of Light - Settings, symbolism and motifs revealing theme (Grade 7)
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7th Grade
6 questions
Figurative Language in Poetry
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6th - 8th Grade
Symbolism in Grade 7 reading comprehension develops students' ability to identify and interpret the deeper meanings authors embed within their texts through objects, characters, colors, and settings that represent larger ideas or themes. Through Wayground's comprehensive reading comprehension resources, seventh-grade students engage with carefully selected reading passages that contain rich symbolic elements, paired with text-based questions that guide them toward recognizing how authors use symbols to convey abstract concepts like freedom, growth, death, or hope. These activities strengthen critical thinking skills by challenging students to move beyond literal interpretation, analyzing how symbolic elements contribute to a text's overall meaning and emotional impact while building the analytical foundation necessary for advanced literary study. Wayground's extensive collection of teacher-created reading comprehension materials provides educators with millions of resources specifically designed to support symbolism instruction at the seventh-grade level. Teachers can efficiently locate age-appropriate passages and accompanying comprehension activities through robust search and filtering capabilities that align with curriculum standards and learning objectives. The platform's differentiation tools enable instructors to customize reading passages and questions based on individual student reading levels and comprehension abilities, while flexible digital delivery formats allow for seamless integration into classroom instruction, independent practice, and homework assignments. These comprehensive capabilities support educators in planning targeted lessons that introduce symbolic thinking, providing remediation for students who struggle with abstract concepts, offering enrichment opportunities for advanced readers, and reinforcing symbolic interpretation skills through varied practice opportunities that build confidence in literary analysis.

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