6/15 The Power of Symbols

Whenever you need help, please ask for it.

Please write your homework in your assignment book.
Please review the goal and agenda for the day (posted in the classroom).

Today in class you will 

• identify characteristics of symbols.
• create a symbol for HMMS representing inclusiveness and kindness.

Why?

• To develop empathy.
• To emphasize the importance of inclusiveness and kindness.
• To understand the power of symbols.

1.  Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see above).   1 minute

2. Read the first paragraph of the article linked here.            3 minutes

3. Whole class discussion.

4.  Power of symbols - negative and positive.               15 minutes

5. Create a symbol               25 minutes

6. Whole class share.               5 minutes

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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, 
"What Did You Do in School Today?"

Ask them.......

• What what were some symbols you discussed in class?
• What did you create as a symbol?