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[Jeewan Moktan] Literature [Unit Length: 45 min

[Class/Grade:7]

Lesson: Symbols

Unit Overview
Main Idea (Claim) Summative Assessment
Identifying symbols in the story Short story writing

Guiding Questions Objectives (know/understand/do/value)

The student will . . .
What is a symbol? - Understand the meaning of a symbol
How do you recognize symbol in a story? - Recognize the symbol in a story.
What are the symbols used in the story? - Students will discuss and explain the use
What does fence mean in the story? (connection of the fence as a symbol of division in a
with the literature: The boy in the striped novel.
Pajamas)

Time Instructional Procedures and Strategies

7 min Beginning the Lesson:

Review: summary of the previous chapter (9)

Plot outline:
Key character references:
Theme

10 Developing the Lesson

Introducing the topic:
Interrogate to the students if they know the meaning of a symbol.
Teach:
Definition of a symbol:
Give an example:
Example:
Recognizing the symbols in a story

Allow students to share their homework responses, giving a few examples each of
how clothes can reflect status. Try to draw out the fact that more formal clothing
often reflects a higher position in society; for example, politicians and
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professionals tend to wear formal business suits, which reflects the status of their
jobs. The uniforms of army and police personnel have the effect of enforcing
obedience from ordinary members of the public.
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Biblical World View: Symbolism: Baptism, Holy spirit, Lords supper

Closing lesson
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[Jeewan Moktan] Literature [Unit Length: 45 min
[Class/Grade:7]

Discuss and explain the use of the fence as a symbol of a division.

15 Review
Preview (Reading assignment ch.11 and 12)

Formative Assessment Differentiation

Group discussion, asking general questions Mix group discussion (high and low ability
randomly, visiting students and asking students)
individually if they have any questions. Meeting at break if they have any questions
Time Adjustment
Resources
Boyne John, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas text book 2016.

https://literarydevices.net/symbolism/