Thursday, May 2, 2013

Thursday, MAy 2, Allegory

Objective: By the end of class, students will practice new vocabulary and identify morals of short Aesop Fables (mini allegories).

DO NOW

What is a SYMBOL? What do the walls symbolize in Golden Kite / Silver Wind? What is the THEME or message that Bradbury is trying to convey through this allegory?

Direct Instruction

Aesop's Fables handout.  Fables are allegorical stories that often use animals to symbolize an idea or message greater importance. 


Guided / Independent

Read directions together. Then read each short fable an determine the MORAL or message or lesson that  each one is trying to teach. 

Exit Pass

Name three symbols of which you are familiar and explain what they represent.
 
 




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