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Reading Symbols Lesson PlanReading Symbols Lesson Plan
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8th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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Reading Symbols

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Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass serves as the anchor text for a instructional activity on symbolism. Readers use the provided worksheets to examine the symbols in the novel as well as in the world around them.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

symbolism

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Prior to introducing the topic of symbolism in the text, have groups research the daemon characters in The Golden Compass and have them theorize why Philip Pullman may have chosen these animals for his story

Classroom Considerations

  • Prior to using The Golden Compass, research the controversy surrounding the novel and the movie to determine if appropriate for your learning situation

Pros

  • The colorful worksheets include images, discussion questions, and essay prompts

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RL.11-12.2 RL.11-12.4 L.9-10.4.a

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