1. Do Now:
Thinking about the story from last week, why did the Chinese government start a ‘Cultural Revolution’? Write at least one paragraph.
You will need:
A Book to Read
Literature Book, p.268

2. Symbolism:
What is a symbol?

3. Symbolism: To identify symbols in a text, look for:
things that the author mentions over and over.
objects that seem to have great importance to the author.

4. The Red Guards - Symbolism:
Represents for the family
Represents for the Red Guards
Symbol
the photographs
memories, good times
wealth, resistance against the government

5. The Red Guards – Test: revolution – meaning?
Cultural Revolution – what was it?
Red Guards – who were they?
key events from the story
‘freedom’ – importance?
‘symbolism’ – examples?