Symbols and Symbolism

What

Symbols and Symbolism

When

9/30/2020

Teacher: Sheffield
Course/ Subject: 10th Grade Literature and Composition
Date of Instruction: September 3 & 4, 2020
Opening (I Do)
An engaging process for lesson introduction that is specifically planned to encourage equitable and purposeful student participation. Describe the instructional process that will be used to introduce the lesson.
TKES 1, 2, 3,4,5, 8,10


ELAGSE10RL7
I can read, write, and understand short stories using narrative literary elements.
Success Criteria:

I can identify symbols and determine their meaning in editorial cartoons.


Introduction/Connection:

How do images allow us to interpret other people's ideas and opinions?


DIRECT INSTRUCTION:

What is symbolism? Take notes on symbolism.
Together look at a few editorial cartoons and discuss how understanding the symbols changes their meaning.

Discuss how an author’s word choice affects a piece of literature.
Work Period (We Do, You Do)
Together look at a few editorial cartoons and discuss how understanding the symbols changes their meaning.

TKES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 8,10


GUIDED PRACTICE:

Together look at a few editorial cartoons and discuss how understanding the symbols changes their meaning.

INDEPENDENT/COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE/DIFFERENTIATION:
You Do: Then, students will have a series of editorial cartoons with guided questions to assist with understanding.



Closing (We Check)
Describe the instructional process that will be used to close the lesson and check for student understanding .
TKES : 1,2,3, 4,5,6,7,8


SUMMARIZE/CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING:


Review symbols. Name some of your favorite symbols.