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Delve into the themes and symbols in the novel "Tom Finder," exploring how Catholic symbols like the Crucifix and Native Healing Medicine Wheel enhance the narrative. Discover the interconnectedness of life portrayed through the 4 sacred medicines and the significance of water. Practice literary analysis skills with a partner and connect the text to self and spiritual experiences. Analyze a powerful quote from the book to understand the author's purpose and crafting of the story.
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Reflect on Learning What is theme? What is an example of theme in Tom Finder?
Symbol An object, person, situation, or action that has both a literal meaning in a story as well as other meanings.
Catholic Symbols? Crucifix What is it literally? What does it symbolize?
Native Healing Medicine Wheel • Interconnectedness of all life • Sacred number 4 • 4 seasons • 4 parts of a person (physical, mental, emotional and spiritual) • 4 kingdoms (animal, mineral, plant and human); • 4 sacred medicines
Water • How do we experience water in our daily lives?
TEXT TO SELF CONNECTION How do we experience water in our spiritual lives?
Literary Significance Practice With a partner!
Recap • Speaker • Spoken to • Context • Analysis (Character, Plot, Theme, Style)
“If he came back to me, I would give him the river. With the river everything can be new again.” (pg. 17)
Lit. Sig. Success Criteria I HAVE: • Addressed the speaker • Addressed whom the speaker is speaking to • Put my discussion into context, providing background information about the quotation • Made specific reference to the words of the passage [evidence] and explained the passage in terms of the author’s purpose and all the elements that go into creating the total effect