Picture Book Reader’s Response The Butterfly by Patricia Polacco
Symbolism is when the author uses an object or reference to add deeper meaning to a story.
A What symbol did Patricia Polacco use? Draw an image of the symbol in the space below. Record words around your image to describe what the symbol represents.
WALT: Make inferences; reflect on and record the moral of the story.
B Author’s intent: Reflect on and record the moral of this story.
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Strand: Reading Element: Exploring and Using LO 8, 9