1. Friday 9/2/16 Symbolism
In your Writer’s Notebook, brainstorm 5 abstract qualities that make you unique. In what ways do you show them?
-Think about characteristics or attributes that best describe you.
-intelligent, thoughtful, friendly, etc….
-Don’t forget you must give an example of how you demonstrate the quality.
-intelligent: good grades

2. *objects (glasses = insight) *object (bike = freedom)
A symbol is something concrete that stands for something abstract. For example, the conch stands for authority, and a candle represents truth. Symbols can be:
*objects (glasses = insight) *object (bike = freedom)
*characters (Ralph = leadership) *charcaters (Gabriel = angel/protector)
*actions (hunting = violence) *actions (volunteering = responsibility)
Prompt:
Choose two characteristics or attributes that you have that are abstract qualities. Then create a symbol to represent these characteristics about you; this symbol may be unoriginal (already exists) or original (something that you create).Write a descriptive, thorough and clear response, with a 350 minimum word count, that includes 1. explanations and definitions of each quality, 2. how and why each are important to you, 3. how you show/demonstrate each attribute AND 4. a detailed explanation of your symbol.

3. Requirements Writing:
Part 1: A clear explanation and effective definitions of the qualities/characteristics you have chosen. (2 paragraphs)
-How and why are each important/significant to you.
Part 2: Describe and explain all aspects of your symbol including: (1 paragraph)
-Colors, features, size, specific details, and if it is unoriginal or original in its design
Visual: Create a unique symbol that represents what you have written about. Be creative! You may draw or design your symbol in any way that best fits you.
*Remember the symbol can be original (something you create) or unoriginal (something that already exists that you re-design).

4. YOUR IDENTITY NARRATIVE PAGE MUST INCLUDE:
1. One 8.5x11 piece of cardstock.
2. VISUAL - Symbol
3. WRITING– Typed, minimum 350 words, and attached to the base page.
***most important part – be detailed and specific!!
4. Border – create a border for your page
5. Title – give your page an original and creative title
6. Name – your name as the author must be on the front of the page
DUE DATE: Friday 9/9/16
*These will be shared in class.

7. FATPP - Prompt Analysis
FORM – typed informative paragraphs
AUDIENCE – teacher and peers
TOPIC – abstract qualities about you and the symbol(s) that represent them
PURPOSE – to explain, describe, and/or inform
PLANNING – writer’s notebook
-graphic organizer ****We will work on this today to get us started.
-rough draft
You will have 3 paragraphs in the following format (minimum 350 words):
Paragraphs 1 and 2: Paragraph 3:
*Intro Quality *Intro Symbol
*Define/Explain *Original or Unoriginal
*Importance to you *Describe and explain all aspects of your symbol
*How you show it -include colors, size, specific details
*Conclusion *Conclusion