A Monster Calls Lesson Plan

Themes and Symbols

Kind of Activity:

Artistic Response

Objective:

Students will examine the different themes and symbolism that have appeared in the novel up to this point and will create a storyboard to visualize them

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.2

Structure:

In this activity, the students will discuss themes and symbolism, examine the specific themes and symbols used in the novel, and create storyboards to help visually represent these ideas.

Review with the class about what themes and symbols are, coming up with a definition for each.

Theme: The central idea, message, or lesson present in a given work. Common themes include love, death, good v....