1. Wednesday 1-28-15 Symbolism Brainstorm 5 abstract qualities that make you unique. In what ways do you show them? -Think about characteristics or attributes that best describe you. -intelligent, thoughtful, friendly, etc…. -Don’t forget you must give an example of how you demonstrate the quality. -intelligent: good grades **Daily Review – skip today **Writer’s Notebook – we are writing today

2. Symbolism Identity Narrative Page: Lord of the Flies You will need: *warm-up response *writer’s notebook *something to write with *creative mind

3. A symbol is something concrete that stands for something abstract. For example, the conch stands for authority, and a candle represents truth. Symbols can be: *objects (glasses = insight) *characters (Ralph = leadership) *actions (hunting = violence) *colors (white = goodness) *animal (transperancies = vulnerable) Prompt: Choose two characteristics or attributes that you have that are abstract qualities. Then create a symbol to represent these characteristics about you; this symbol may be unoriginal (already exists) or original (something that you create).Write an informative, descriptive, and clear response that includes 1. explanations and definitions of each quality, 2. how and why each are important to you, 3. how you show/demonstrate each attribute AND 4. a detailed explanation of your symbol.

4. Writing: Part 1: A clear explanation and effective definitions of the qualities/characteristics you have chosen. (2 paragraphs) -How and why are each important/significant to you. Part 2: Describe and explain all aspects of your symbol including: (1 paragraph) -Colors, features, size, specific details, and if it is unoriginal or original in its design Visual: Create a unique symbol that represents what you have written about. Be creative! You may draw or design your symbol in any way that best fits you. *Remember the symbol can be original (something you create) or unoriginal (something that already exists that you re-design). Requirements

5. YOUR IDENTITY NARRATIVE PAGE MUST INCLUDE: 1. One 8.5x11 piece of cardstock. 2. VISUAL - Symbol 3. WRITING– Typed and attached to the base page. ***most important part – be detailed and specific!! 4. Border – create a border for your page 5. Title – give your page an original and creative title 6. Name – your name as the author must be on the front of the page DUE DATE: Tuesday 2/3/15 *These will be shared in class.

7. FATPP - Prompt Analysis FORM – typed informative paragraphs AUDIENCE – teacher and peers TOPIC – abstract qualities about you and the symbol(s) that represent them PURPOSE – to explain, describe, and/or inform PLANNING – writer’s notebook -graphic organizer ****We will work on this today - due tomorrow Thursday 1/29. -rough draft You will have 3 paragraphs that following the following format: Paragraphs 1 and 2:Paragraph 3: *Intro Quality*Intro Symbol *Define/Explain*Original or Unoriginal *Importance to you*Describe and explain all aspects of your symbol *How you show it-include colors, size, specific details*Conclusion