1. Print the paragraph assignment

2. What are symbols?
We are going to continue our paragraph assignments. However, I don’t think some of you understand the structure of the paragraph that I am looking for.
We are going to have a practice paragraph writing assignment today.

3. What do these symbols represent?
To know what symbols are.
To understand the importance of symbols when we are reading a story.
To be able to analyze how symbols are used in the short story On the Sidewalk Bleeding.
Symbol; Represent;
Explanation; Topic Sentence; Concluding Sentence

4. Explanation; Topic Sentence; Concluding Sentence
To know what symbols are. To understand the importance of symbols when we are reading a story.
In your groups, I want you to make a brainstorm, and I want you to think of the symbolism of the rain and alleyway.
You can write in bullet points.
After, I want you to find quotations that focus on the rain and alleyway. (20-min)
Leader
Manager
Writer
Speaker
Supporter
Symbol; Represent;
Explanation; Topic Sentence; Concluding Sentence

5. Explanation; Topic Sentence; Concluding Sentence
To be able to analyze how symbols are used in the short story On the Sidewalk Bleeding.
A Group 2-Point Paragraph – In your groups, you will answer the following question:
What is the symbolism of the rain and alleyway? Give two reasons/examples as to how the setting created the overall atmosphere/mood/feeling of the story.
First point – Rain
Explain the first point
Second point – Alleyway
Explain the second point
Leader
Manager
Writer
Speaker
Supporter
Symbol; Represent;
Explanation; Topic Sentence; Concluding Sentence

6. Point; Explanation; Example; Symbol
To understand how to organize and implement the conventions of a two-point paragraph to answer the paragraph questions about the short story. To be able to analyze the different parts of the short story in the form of a two-point paragraph and using the rubric as a guide.
So yesterday, we decoded the question.
Now, we are going to start answering the questions.
Use the writing frame to answer the questions.
Point; Explanation;
Example; Symbol