Teaching symbolism

Teaching symbolism for literary analysis: symbolism is throughout literature and once students can understand the concept.

How to Introduce Symbolism in the Form of a Game Curriculum Approaches % %

Symbolism Anchor Chart

Having trouble writing about literary symbols or finding them in the first place? You’re not alone. This post shows you how to search for & analyze symbols.

Teaching symbolism for literary analysis: symbolism is throughout literature and once students can understand the concept.

Creating word art is a interesting way for students to closely analyze a character and select a symbol representative of the character's traits. You'll be surprised with the creativity of your students and even "non-artistic" students will enjoy this activity on characterization and symbolism.

Conflict is a term I introduce while teaching plot, but then spend a week diving into the difference between internal and external as well as the different types of external conflicts a character can face. Whether you are teaching these as new concepts for your students, diving in deeper, or just reviewing the basics, read on to find activities and resources that will benefit all levels of students.

Tired of "The Pearl" and "The Necklace? Me too. Here are 5 fresh texts you can use when teaching symbolism with short stories.

Hi! I'm Susie! I'm a curriculum developer at Panicked Teacher. On my blog, I share classroom tips, teaching ideas and upper elementary resources.