2.   Find five (5) symbols and print symbols out (Page 1)  Identify what each of the five symbols represent and explain in a full sentence. (Page 1)  Pick ONE symbol to ‘transform’* (Page 2)  *Student MUST use a symbol supplied by the teacher  Write two (2) complete sentences, which describe your symbol and transformation  The entire 8.5x11 paper (symbol sheet) MUST be colored completely for symbol transformation (Page 2)  All writing/coloring must be neat and legible Project guidelines

3.   Due Date: Monday, October 27, 2012  (1 day late=85% and lower, 2 days late=70% and lower, 3 days late=50% and lower) Important dates & rubric Item to be GradedPoint Value* 5 Symbols and one complete sentence identifying what each symbol represents Each symbol = 5 points each Each symbol sentence =5 points each TOTAL: 50 points Symbol Transformation Two sentence explanation 30 points 10 points TOTAL: 40 points Colorful, Neat and Legible 10 pts. (entire page must be colored) *Point Value is at the teacher’s discretion

4.  FIRE: Has symbolized warmth and protection as well as death and destruction to cultures around the world. When we go camping, my family likes to roast marshmallows over a nice big fire. GHOSTS: A universal symbol for departed spirits. I like to read Goosebumps ghost stories. Halloween examples

5.  PUMPKIN: A pumpkin symbolizes Halloween in the USA. On the British isles, the scary face of a pumpkin was used to frighten away evil spirits and cast a "spell of protection over the household." SKULLS, BONES & SKELETONS: Symbols of death, disease and the shortness of earthly life. The skull & crossbones, whether pictured on a bottle of poison or emblazoned on the black flag of a pirate ship, meant the fear of death for many people. SPIDER and WEB: To many earth-centered cultures the spider and its web symbolized the weaving of life and the cyclical ways of nature. In the context of Halloween, a spider points to dark, scary places, haunted by ghosts and monsters. Halloween examples

6.   Refer to examples in class  Pick ONE symbol and transform to something UNRELATED to symbol  Students may ONLY use symbols provided in class Symbol Transformation