Establish a classroom atmosphere that celebrates the sharing of learning. Have opportunity for students to practice new learnings. Make student learning available to the larger community, i.e. books students write are shared with other classes, students report in school paper, student work is displayed at school, etc.

Share projects. Discuss future use of Symbolism.

Objective: To understand the value of Symbolism in visual art. To encourage the use of symbols in original student work.

Activity: Posting or publication of projects and gallery time for viewing/reading. Come together for class discussion of symbolism and how it leads to the conceptualizing of our ideas.

Assessment: Essay exam on symbolism as a visual reinforcement which enhances and extends meaning.