Symbolism of Smoke in Long Way Down
Grade 8ELA45 min
Learning Objective
I can explain how smoke is used as a symbol in *Long Way Down* to represent death, violence, or uncertainty.
Lesson Flow
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Why Smoke If Smoking Kills? | 1 Minute #philosophy Symbolic Interactionism George Herbert Mead
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Practice
7 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“In *Long Way Down*, describe a specific scene where smoke is present and explain how it could symbolize death. Provide an example from *Long Way Down* where the presence of smoke might represent violence or the aftermath of violence. Explain your reasoning. ”
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