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

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

3. You encounter
symbols every day

4. 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.

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

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

7. Objects can symbolize more than one idea.

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

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

10. Themes can have multiple symbols too.

11. What is a common symbol used to represent death?

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

13. Symbolism can be found in colors too!

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

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

16. If I Die Young

17. 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?”

18. 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.

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

20. Pocketful of Sunshine

21. Pocketful of Sunshine
What
do you think
it symbolizes?

25. Watch my friends in the next video…

26. Superheroes

27. 7) What do these superheroes symbolize?

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

30. The Titanic

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

32. 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?
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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
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