Created by: Not Just for Elementary Symbolism Powerpoint Includes: Video Clips Word Wall Poster Student Handout with Questions Lots of examples: Movie Clips Music Created by: Not Just for Elementary

Symbolism a person, place, object, or activity that represents something beyond itself

You encounter symbols every day

In a moment you will see some images. Let’s try a game! In a moment you will see some images. For each picture write the first word that comes to your mind on your paper.

1) a. d. b. e. c.

Compare your answers with your classmates. Did you have similar responses?

Objects can symbolize more than one idea.

What do you think of when you see an apple? New York Education Fertility Jealousy Sin Technology Temptation Health

2) On your paper, list 3 things a dog could symbolize

Themes can have multiple symbols too.

What is a common symbol used to represent death?

Dear Kids, Get on my nice list by trying this one on your own: 3) Name five symbols used to represent Christmas. Love, Santa

Symbolism can be found in colors too!

What our colors mean… Strength Health Leadership Comfort Stability Truth Danger Romance Excitement Bravery Urgency Heat What our colors mean…

Listen to the Following Lyrics to determine what The colors represent.

If I Die Young https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw8W6hYGZ0E

If I Die Young 5) What is meant by the statement “ain’t even grey?” Lord make me a rainbow, I'll shine down on my mother She'll know I'm safe with you when She stands under my colors, oh and Life ain't always what you think it oughta be, no ain't even grey, but she buries her baby 4) How do the colors of the rainbow symbolize safety? 5) What is meant by the statement “ain’t even grey?”

If I Die Young 6) What does the color white symbolize? And I'll be wearing white when I come into your kingdom I'm as green as the ring on my little cold finger I've never known the lovin' of a man But it sure felt nice when he was holding my hand When you call someone “green” you are saying they are new or innocent.

Colors aren’t the only examples of symbols used in music…

Pocketful of Sunshine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gte3BoXKwP0

Pocketful of Sunshine What do you think it symbolizes?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqIXmbgihuQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ2SWXwoYwQ

Watch my friends in the next video…

Superheroes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMZTypCCFuU

7) What do these superheroes symbolize?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__x8CYAVMbk

8) Why do you think a rose was chosen as the “hourglass” for the Beast?

The Titanic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCy5WQ9S4c0

The Titanic 9) Based on the previous clip, what could the “unsinkable” Titanic symbolize?

Name: _______________________ Symbolism Game Answers: ______________________________ Name 3 things a dog could symbolize: 1. ______________________________ 2. ______________________________ 3. ______________________________ Name eight symbols used to represent Christmas. 4. ______________________________ 5. ______________________________ How do the colors of the rainbow symbolize safety? _____________________________________________ 5) What is meant by the statement “ain’t even grey?” _____________________________________________ 6) What does the color white symbolize? 7) What do these superheroes symbolize? Why do you think a rose was chosen as the “hourglass” for the Beast? 9) What could the “unsinkable” Titanic symbolize? © 2013 Not Just for Elementary

© 2013 Not Just for Elementary Key Symbolism *Student answers may differ from the ones provided Answers will vary. 2) Name 3 things a dog could symbolize: Loyalty, companionship, safety, faithfulness, guardianship, friendship, responsibility Name five symbols used to represent Christmas. Santa, Reindeer, Christmas Tree, Ornaments, Wreath, Snowman, Elves, Holly, Cross, Jesus, Angel, Three Wise Men, Manger How do the colors of the rainbow symbolize safety? If something as simple as water and sun can create a rainbow, Heaven must be even more amazing; The rainbow is a “message” from the narrator to her mother that she is safe/happy What is meant by the statement “ain’t even grey?” She isn’t old enough to have gray hair 6) What does the color white symbolize? innocence, purity, cleanliness, faith 7) What do these superheroes symbolize? strength, power, safety, protection, romance, violence Why do you think a rose was chosen as the “hourglass” for the Beast? a rose symbolizes beauty/love; the petals falling represent the passing of time What could the “unsinkable” Titanic symbolize? arrogance, weakness, nature’s power © 2013 Not Just for Elementary