Symbolism and Theme Presentation
Date: 11/01/2022
This video covers all in-class discussion over Symbolism in Theme. You can also download the PowerPoint separately on our Classroom showcase to go through the Slides at home at your leisure.
Date: 11/01/2022Tags: Lessons

This video covers all in-class discussion over Symbolism in Theme. You can also download the PowerPoint separately on our Classroom showcase to go through the Slides at home at your leisure.

Poem Read Aloud - Edmund Vance Cooke
Date: 03/08/2022
This poem by Cooke is called "How Did You Die". It is one of my favorite poems of all time. Feel free to read along on the screen as I recite the poem for you. šŸ˜
Date: 03/08/2022Tags: Lessons

This poem by Cooke is called "How Did You Die". It is one of my favorite poems of all time. Feel free to read along on the screen as I recite the poem for you. šŸ˜

Week 5 Lesson Intro - Bonnet
Date: 02/28/2022
Hello! This week, we will be learning a bit more about symbols and how they represent universal concepts in literature.
Date: 02/28/2022Tags: Lessons

Hello! This week, we will be learning a bit more about symbols and how they represent universal concepts in literature.

Teacher Intro - Bonnet
Date: 06/16/2021
This video is an introduction to your new 8th grade literacy teacher: Mr. Bonnet!
Date: 06/16/2021Tags: Assignments

This video is an introduction to your new 8th grade literacy teacher: Mr. Bonnet!

Symbolism and Theme in Literature Slideshow
Date: 08/29/2020
This slideshow covers how symbolism is used by authors to reveal themes in literature.
Date: 08/29/2020Tags: Assignments

This slideshow covers how symbolism is used by authors to reveal themes in literature.

The Outsiders Journal Entry Written Responses
Date: 08/03/2020
This is a homework assignment for ourĀ OutsidersĀ theme unit. Journal entries are due every Friday.
Date: 08/03/2020Tags: Lessons

This is a homework assignment for our Outsiders theme unit. Journal entries are due every Friday.

Reading Card 4 Directions
Date: 05/22/2020
For this week's reading card, we will be analyzing our books for potential themes. Here are some strategies that we have discussed in class that you can use to find a theme: examine the symbols used in your book, the use of characterization for major characters, the conflict, how the character changes over time, and any allusions made in the text. Write 2 paragraphs that analyze the theme, picking at least 2 of the strategies listed above. Use evidence from the text to support your answer. As always, read the rubric to know what Iā€™m grading you on!
Date: 05/22/2020Tags: Assignments

For this week's reading card, we will be analyzing our books for potential themes. Here are some strategies that we have discussed in class that you can use to find a theme: examine the symbols used in your book, the use of characterization for major characters, the conflict, how the character changes over time, and any allusions made in the text. Write 2 paragraphs that analyze the theme, picking at least 2 of the strategies listed above. Use evidence from the text to support your answer. As always, read the rubric to know what I’m grading you on!

Theme Assignment Directions
Date: 05/22/2020
Please read the short stories. Identify the universal concepts of each story. From the universal concepts, create a potential theme. Finally, justify your theme with textual evidence!
Date: 05/22/2020Tags: Directions

Please read the short stories. Identify the universal concepts of each story. From the universal concepts, create a potential theme. Finally, justify your theme with textual evidence!

Theme Assignment
Date: 05/22/2020
Click here for a helpful video to go along with your homework: Understanding Theme - Kahn Academy
Date: 05/22/2020Tags: Assignments

Click here for a helpful video to go along with your homework: Understanding Theme - Kahn Academy