This document discusses how technology can be used to teach symbolism and allegory in literature to high school students. It provides examples of blogs, videos, podcasts and interactive websites that allow students to visualize the differences between symbolism and allegory and see examples in various works of literature. The document also lists several online resources like dictionaries, books, lesson plans and rubric generators that teachers can use to enhance instruction on literary devices and assess student learning. Technology gives students multimedia tools to engage with symbolism and allegory in a modern, 21st century way and facilitate sharing of ideas inside and outside the classroom.

1. Symbolism & Allegory
Intended for English Grades 10-11
By Cera Orner

2. Technology Integration
• Rationale:
– Symbolism and allegory are terms that are often
confusing to students and in some instances
aren’t even taught. These two concepts are
extremely important when discussing the deeper
meaning of novels in regards to the author’s
background and era. Allegory is used to interpret
many novels in regards to the authors meaning or
value of the piece.

3. Technology Integration Continued
• Symbolism is used in almost every novel or piece
of literature. By incorporating technology into
lessons involving symbolism and allegory,
students can better grasp the differences
between the two by visual comparison.
• Technology allows students to view a wide variety
of literature that includes either symbolism,
allegory, or both. With technology, students are
able to view and create blogs, along with view
various interactive sites in creating and
understanding symbolism and allegory.

5. Internet Content
• In the technologically advanced world we live in
today, students are able to share thoughts and
ideas inside and outside the classroom. By using
technology to learn literary devices, students can
create visual or auditory memories rather than
read and recite the meanings.
• Blogs, videos, and podcasts give students a 21st
Century look at literary terms such as allegory
and symbolism by applying these literary devices
to everyday life and meaning.

6. Internet Blog
(Click on image to view BLOG website)

7. Internet
Podcast
(Click on image
to view
PODCAST
website)

8. Internet Videos
(Click on images to
view VIDEO
websites)

9. Internet Resources
• The internet provides up-to-date examples of
allegory and symbolism that students are able
to relate to. It also allows students to see
scholarly opinion about literature that may be
difficult or confusing.
• The following slides provide resources that
students can access to help their
comprehension of literary devices in
literature.

10. Internet Resources
• Edsitement.gov (CLICK LINK TO ACCESS WEBSITE)
– This government organization under the National
Endowment for Humanities offers instruction for
teaching allegory in the novel Animal Farm. The
internet resource provides a list of guiding
questions as well as an assessment students can
take.

11. More Internet Resources
• Literary Symbolism (CLICK LINK TO ACCESS WEBSITE)
– This website is an education technology resource
that provides viewers with many examples of
symbolism in literature from short stories. Viewers
can also discover personal and political lessons as
well as learn deeper meanings from children
books and parables.

12. More Internet Resources
• Allegory & Symbolism (CLICK LINK TO ACCESS WEBSITE)
– This network provides viewers with definitions of
allegory and symbolism. Viewers are also able to
identify the difference between the two and
interpret examples of each.

13. Inspiration Diagram
Compare and Contrast
Similarities
uses symbols or
events
Differences
Differences
does not tell a story
symbolic meaning
different from literal
meaning
rely on context for
meaning
double meaning
Symbolism
complete narrative
Allegory
characters & events
represent abstract idea
teaches some kind of
moral lesson

14. Teaching Materials
• Allegorical Poster from Animal Farm (CLICK LINK)
– Students can create a digital poster where they use
words and images to reveal their ideas of allegory in
Animal Farm (or any novel they are analyzing).
• Edhelper
(CLICK LINK)
– Students can complete quizzes, book reports, and
vocab lessons through this website. Educators can
create these materials to help students
comprehension of the novel through each chapter.

15. More Teaching Materials
• Research Paper (CLICK LINK)
– Students will be asked to complete a research
paper using the political allegory in Animal Farm.
All pre-paper work, such as notes and
bibliographies, will be tracked using notestar.
• Allegory Blog (CLICK LINK)
– Students will be able to create and share their
own short stories using allegory.

16. Subject-Specific Resources
• Read-Write-Think (CLICK LINK TO ACCESS WEBSITE)
– This website provides me with extensive lesson
plans, activities, and materials for teaching
symbolism and other important literary devices.
Although the lesson plan is direct about a specific
novel, I can use the structure of the lesson plan to
frame other materials used in my own classroom.

17. Internet Uses
• Online Books Page (CLICK LINK)
– This resource offers 1 million free books online and is
updated almost daily. It also provides viewers with
news and updates about specific literature, along with
featured genres of popularity.
• Bartleby.com (CLICK LINK)
– This website offers viewers a categorized look at
books from the internet. Viewers can choose from
featured authors to genre based books, allowing them
to access the literature they need quickly and
conveniently.

18. Internet Uses Continued
• Online Dictionary
(CLICK LINK)
– Dictionary.com provides users with a quick and
easy way to search for certain words in the English
language. Students will be able to access
dictionary.com when using technology to stay on
top of vocabulary definitions and usage.

19. Web 2.0
• Twiducate
(CLICK LINK)
– Students can communicate and share ideas by
using #symbolism or #allegory.
• Slideshare allows anyone to post and view
presentations, such as this one!

20. Web 2.0 Continued
• Google Docs (CLICK LINK)
– By creating a free account on Google, students can
create Google Docs, which allows all students to
share notes and ideas. From any computer with
an internet connection, students can access a
Google Doc to obtain information they post and
their classmates update.

21. Rubrics and Assessment
• Rubrics allow educators to evaluate students
through their learning process and overall
knowledge of a certain task.
• http://rubistar.4teachers.org/ CLICK LINK)
– This website offers many possibilities for
educators to create and save rubrics in many
subjects. Many templates are offered so educators
can find the appropriate style of rubric they prefer
to use. Categories are also used to get a more
accurate rubric for students.