Winnie's Ultimate Choice
Identify major symbols in Tuck Everlasting
Analyze how symbols carry meaning in literature
Understand symbolic representation in storytelling
“It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.”
— Proverbs 25:2 (WEB)Just as symbols in literature have hidden meanings, God often uses symbols and parables to teach deeper spiritual truths
Gather students and review previous day's lesson about theme development. Ask students what they remember about symbols in stories.
Explain the four major symbols in Tuck Everlasting: the wheel, the spring, the wood, and the music box. Discuss how each symbol represents deeper meanings about life, choice, and eternity.
Students create a large poster mapping out the symbols in Tuck Everlasting, with visual representations and explanations.
Simpler: Teacher provides more guidance and pre-cut shapes
Challenge: Students must find biblical or historical parallels to their symbols
Share posters and discuss how symbols help us understand deeper meanings in stories and in life.
Dear God, thank you for giving us the ability to understand deeper meanings and to see beyond the surface of things.
Coming up: Next week, we'll explore how authors use symbolism to share important messages
“It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.”
— Proverbs 25:2 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Symbol Hunt - Find hidden meanings in the verse
Symbols are complex literary devices that help readers understand deeper themes and meanings
Children may have difficulty understanding abstract symbolic representations
Evidence of understanding symbols through creative interpretation