1. Symbolism A picture is worth 1,000 words

2. Symbolism Is around us every day Is a NON-LINGUISTIC (NOT A WORD) representation of a thing, idea or attitude. As you continue your years in school, your literature classes will often begin focusing around symbolism (Trust me, I saw some examples of high school tests on Tuesday!). You relied on a symbol to get safely to school this morning... Don’t believe me?

3. Aren’t you glad your driver knows the symbol?

4. What does this symbolize?

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6. What does this symbolize?

7. Chat about it Find a partner. Brainstorm a list of all of the symbols that are a part of your daily life. Include visual and auditory symbols in your list.

8. Going beyond the obvious Symbolism is a great time to try your hand at some “scuba-diving” thinking, or HOTS. While some symbols are easy to interpret, others may take a little more thought. Consider the following.

9. What does this symbolize?

11. What could this symbolize?

12. Try it... Find images to symbolize each of the following ideas that are listed on the next slide. -Begin by finding an “water-skiing”, or very surface level/obvious, symbol for each of the ideas. -Then, try to find a “scuba-diving”, or HOTS, symbol for the same idea. -Write a one sentence explanation under the images. -Use any app you think appropriate for the task. Suggestion: Keynote might be easiest!

13. Can you find symbols for? Peace Hate Friendship Music Hunger Sadness