Transcript Task Card Level 2x

Symbolism in “The Runaway”
In cooperative/ collaborative groups, discuss the symbolism and cite textual evidence that supports the symbolism.
Follow the directions below to complete the activity.
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Get into assigned cooperative/ collaborative groups.
Read the poem, “The Runaway,” by Robert Frost.
Complete this activity with correct citations from the poem, logical
interpretations supported by the literal meaning of the poem, and
evaluations based on the stated criteria.
Complete the chart by analyzing Frost’s use of the description of the colt
to symbolically represent attitudes and behaviors of youths by writing a
brief interpretation of each detail listed in column one.
As a group, choose two of your examples of symbolism.
Using the iPad app called Corkulous, post your sticky notes of your group
comments and thoughts. Be sure to include any textual evidence or clues
that support your opinions.
This task uses:
Common Core/NG Standard(s):
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7
topics, texts, and issues, building on others'
ideas and expressing their own clearly.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.5
Include multimedia components and visual
displays in presentations to clarify claims and
findings and emphasize salient points.
Symbolism
Relevant Details (Literal Meaning)
1.Some people passing a ______
________________________
notice a ________________.
2.As the colt runs, the people
hear ____________________
which is the sound of _______
_______________________.
3.The people think the colt is
afraid of the______________
and isn’t ________________.
4.They speculate that the colt
is so afraid that he won’t
even believe his ________
because _________________
_______________________.
5. The people wonder where the
colt’s ________________ is
because he ______________
_______________________.
6. The colt’s whited eyes and
tail standing up indicate ____
_______________________.
7. Whoever owns the colt should
_______________________.
Method of Development
Personal Experience
Evaluation of Effectiveness