Literacy+Elements

Symbolism

This novel is a wonderful tool to discuss symbolism. Students are able to identify key symbols within the text and discuss how they are used to foreshadow events and provide a deeper understanding of the historical or social perspective. This document includes a rubric for a symbolism project where students identify symbols and explain their significance to the novel. Chapter Endings

Lois Lowry uses the last sentence of each chapter to draw on the readers' emotional connection to the text. Use this document to study the endings of each chapter and analyze text to author questions.