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Symbolism and Aphorisms

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Young scholars describe the characters and the importance of symbolism in "To Kill A Mockingbird". They develop symbols that represent themselves and their school as well. They present these symbols on a poster and show them to their classmates.

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symbolism

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aphorism, symbolism, english language arts
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9th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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To Kill a Mockingbird

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Race, Class, and Gender in To Kill a Mockingbird

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To Kill a Mockingbird: End of Novel Critical-Thinking Questions

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Teaching Guide: Exploring To Kill a Mockingbird

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