Symbolism in One Crazy Summer

This Storyboard That activity is part of the lesson plans for One Crazy Summer




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Activity Overview

One Crazy Summer is filled with symbolism, which is helpful for students to analyze to gain a deeper understanding of the characters and their journey. The symbols in this book will come alive when you use a storyboard. In this activity, students will identify and explain symbols from the novel, supporting their choices with details from the text.

Examples of Symbols in One Crazy Summer



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Objective: Create a storyboard that identifies recurring symbols found in One Crazy Summer. Illustrate each symbol and write a short description below each cell.

Student Instructions:

  1. Click "Start Assignment".
  2. Identify the symbols from One Crazy Summer you wish to include and type them in the title box at the top.
  3. Create an image for examples that represent each symbol using appropriate scenes, characters, and items.
  4. Write a description of each of the examples in the black text box.
  5. Save and exit when you're done.


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