1. The Sound of Summer Running
Ray Bradbury

2. Terms to know
Dialect
Dialogue
Symbolism

3. Dialect
Dialect is special form of speech that belongs to a particular group or region distinguished by pronunciation, grammar, and or vocabulary
For example:
Sneakers would be tennis shoes, gym shoes, or sneakers
Soda may be called soda, pop, or soda pop
A sandwich may be called a sub or a hoagie

4. Dialogue A conversation between two characters in a story
For example: Theo's Shirt

5. New vs. Old How do relationships impact my life
New vs. Old How do relationships impact my life? Compare and contrast your ideas to each type of shoe. When and why is a new pair of shoes important?

6. Symbolism What is a Symbol?
It is a sign that stands for something. We look at it and understand the meaning attached to it.
We look at these symbols and decide what each one stands for or represents.

8. Symbolism
Think back to the “Cosby Show” clip. What did the shirt symbolize to Theo?
Prestige/status
Worthiness
Quality
Now think back to the story “Eleven.” What did the red sweater symbolize to Rachel?
Lack of acceptance/alienation
Frustration
Disrespect

9. Reader Response Questions
Page 132: How are old tennis shoes like the end of summer?
Page 135: How are Mr. Sanderson’s feelings for the shoes similar to Douglas’s in this paragraph (2)?
Page 136: What three things in nature are used to describe the new shoes?