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Dionne
Subject
Literature
provide directions for each of these project choices for students STUDENT APPLICATION (YOU DO) Students choose ONE character 👉 Benvenida OR Reina OR Alegra and ONE task below. 🎨 Choice 1: The Symbol One-Pager Purpose To visually and analytically explain how a symbol connects character, history, and theme. Student Directions Choose ONE character: Benvenida, Reina, or Alegra. Choose ONE symbol from your chosen character’s story. Draw a large central image representing the symbol. Divide
This resource focuses on analyzing how symbols in literature are connected to character development, historical context, and universal themes through creative expression. It provides project choices for students, including creating a Symbol One-Pager, Found Poem, or a Character Letter, with each option aimed at deepening the understanding of characters and their journeys in relation to the Cuban Revolution. Notable characters such as Benvenida, Reina, and Alegra are highlighted, showcasing their perspectives during this tumultuous period. The resource also includes guidelines for drafting poems and letters that explore historical impacts and personal experiences, while promoting artistic freedom in interpreting textual symbols.
Engage Students with Character Exploration
Visual and Creative Brainstorming
Use Movement to Energize Learning
Scaffold Research on Historical Context
Incorporate Peer Feedback Sessions
Demonstrate with Exemplars
Connect Personal Themes to Universal Concepts
Ensure Multiple Drafts are Encouraged
Facilitate Artistic Expression
Integrate Technology Thoughtfully