STORY SCULPTURES

SYMBOLISM

• Something that represents something else
• An object, word, or image with deeper meaning
• What are symbols from your favorite books?
• Think about how you turn words into images when you read
• Symbolism enhances the meaning of the story

IMAGERY

• Think about the imagery and how the words bring the story to life.
• Imagery: using vivid (strong) words to represent objects, actions, or ideas
• Words that describe: sight, smell, taste, sound, touch
• How does the author describe the symbols to us? Using Imagery?

REWRITE THE SENTENCE USING IMAGERY

• Example:
• I was afraid.
• The fear came over me like a dark cloud.

REWRITE THE SENTENCE

• Expand on the idea using imagery
• The ocean was wavy.
• I am angry.
• The painting is colorful.

THINK ABOUT YOUR FAVORITE BOOK

• Now or when you were little
• What symbols were used?

HARRY POTTER

• What are the symbols?

POLAR EXPRESS

• Symbolism?

SKETCH A PLAN

• HOW COULD YOU COMBINE SYMBOLS?
• Or will you choose one symbol to sculpt
• Sketch 4 ideas
• Sketch many views of the sculpture
• Approve with me