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Using Symbols in the Writing Classroom Lesson PlanUsing Symbols in the Writing Classroom Lesson Plan
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Using Symbols in the Writing Classroom

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Students create a mindmap as a prewriting activity. They draw a symbol to signify themselves. They draw a line from that symbol to another that signifies what they like to do and again, lines to four symbols about what they like to do.

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symbols, literary devices, prewriting

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mindmap, prewriting, symbols, english language arts
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Grade
K - 4th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
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