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Symbolism

Symbolism. When something represents or symbolizes another thing The apple in The Giver Sled . Usually something bigger or more complicated It symbolizes choice Sin freedom. What symbolizes you?????. Tell me something that symbolizes you Why does it represent you?

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Symbolism

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  1. Symbolism • When something represents or symbolizes another thing • The apple in The Giver • Sled • Usually something bigger or more complicated • It symbolizes choice • Sin • freedom

  2. What symbolizes you????? • Tell me something that symbolizes you • Why does it represent you? • A hobby or interest you like to do. • Something you own • Something that shows your personality

  3. I think this picture represents me

  4. It shows that I am • Hardworking/Diligent • Funny/have a good sense of humor • Musical/Love music • Artistic/creative • A good writer • Fun-loving • Relaxed/easy going • Intelligent /clever • Ambitious /motivated • Kind/Thoughtful • Sensitive/caring • Generous • Curious/studious • Talkative/friendly • Introverted/shy • Athletic/competitive • Outgoing/extroverted

  5. Tell how it symbolizes you • First, this picture represents me and my husband, a very important part of who I am. It symbolizes our optimism as a couple. For twenty-three years, every since we first got married, we have had one motto: Together, through Christ, we can do anything. This motto has helped us through everything from moving several times, starting the church here, starting the school, and raising our children. We have survived some hard times, but we have survived them together.

  6. What symbolizes me?????? 5 W’s(Who,what,when,where,why)Who: Me and my husbandWhat: pictureWhen: 23 year marriageWhere:Everywhere we have livedWhy: Our optimism

  7. Write a paragraph about your first symbol Now you try it

  8. A Piano

  9. Hat • Because I am involved in so much, many people say I wear many hats.

  10. Next • Write two more paragraphs on 2 other things that symbolize you • Again give general reasons how these two items symbolize you (How) • Add 5 W information • Who What When • Where Why

  11. A Five Paragraph Essay • An introduction paragraph • A three paragraph body • Each paragraph talks about one thing that symbolizing you 3. A conclusion paragraph

  12. Introductory Paragraph a) Introduce the topic/what you are writing about My name is Michele Penton. I am 44 years old and have been teaching for nearly 25 years. I spend most of my day homeschooling my children or teaching here, but most of them do not know very much about me. b) Give your reason or purpose for writing I think it is important for students to know their teachers better. Many students think that I do not have a life outside of homeschooling or co op teaching. This, of course, is not true; therefore, I have chosen three things that represent me. c) Summarizethese three things A picture of my husband and myself, a hat, and a piano represent a few aspects of who I am.

  13. Conclusion • Paraphrase (1)the Introduction and (2)reason for writing Everybody has certain things that represent or symbolize them and their personalities. There is much more to me than just teaching English. Three things can represent me as a teacher and as a person. • Paraphrase (3)the three things that symbolize you: As you can see I love my family, enjoy playing the piano, and love wearing many different hats.

  14. Write a 5 paragraph essay about your symbols. Must have 3 symbols. First draft. (handwritten first draft) but Final copy typed or well-written. Double space In addition, I will put either a short story or several poems for you to read; these will come from your textbook. Homework

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