1. abruptly
hastily
complicated
the Bronx
Incredulous
ain't
deb /debutante
Whirring

2. Minds-On Task 1 – Finish the imagery worksheet with your group.
What do these words mean? Abruptly, hastily, complicated, the Bronx, Incredulous, ain't, deb/debutante, Whirring, Symbol
Task 3 –
What is the symbol of a rose? What is the symbol of the colour black? What is the symbol of a dove? What is the symbol of someone wearing sunglasses at night? What symbol could you use to represent loneliness?

3. What is symbolism?
Symbolism is when the author uses an object or reference to add deeper meaning to a story.
Symbolism is used to provide meaning to the writing beyond what is actually being described.
A symbol can enhance a theme, idea or a character.

4. Minds-On
Before we go into symbolism, I want you to analyze the symbolism of these two images.
Have we heard of Residential Schools?
THIS IS ONLY AN EXAMPLE! We’re not reading a short story about aboriginals. I just want you to think about symbols.

5. What are the similarities and differences between the two boys.
What does the cutting of the boy’s hair symbolize?
What does the boy’s uniform in picture 2 symbolize? 1. 2.
What are the similarities and differences between the two boys.

6. Symbol; Imagery; Protagonist; Theme Setting; Point of View; Conflict
To be able to analyze the elements of the short story by justifying their answers.
The final task of this unit, you will be creating a visual representation of one of the short stories.
What does the word symbol mean?
Symbol: Person, place, or thing that represents something beyond itself, most often something concrete or tangible that represents an abstract idea.
Symbol; Imagery; Protagonist; Theme
Setting; Point of View; Conflict

7. How did the story make you feel?
To know the plot of the short story The Last Spin.
To understand the plot, themes and conflict of the short story The Last Spin.
To be able to gather symbols and evidence to prove the theme of the short story The Last Spin.
Plot; Symbol;
Theme; Conflict; Suspense

8. Theme; Conflict; Suspense
To be able to gather symbols and evidence to prove the theme of the short story The Last Spin.
Task 1 –
Think about why people, particularly teens, join gangs? We will discuss this question.
At the end, you will answer questions that will be marked for completion ONLY. The marks are out of 4.
You must write in full-sentences.
You must put some effort into your work.
The answers will help you with your final short story assignment.
Plot; Symbol;
Theme; Conflict; Suspense

9. Theme; Conflict; Suspense
To be able to gather symbols and evidence to prove the theme of the short story The Last Spin.
In your groups: What is the theme of this short story? Find two important symbols from this short story?
Plot; Symbol;
Theme; Conflict; Suspense