Flying in Five

Draw an object/ thing that you

think symbolizes/represents who
you are and what you’re like.

Explain how the symbol you

have drawn represents you.
What symbolic “boxes” do people in
our own society (or in history) live
in? What are people close minded
about, or have been in the past?
What symbolic “gates” do we
possibly swing on in life?
What unknown things in society now
(or in history) have people been
scared of?
What are some things we wear that
represent or symbolise expectations
placed on us?
What are some things in history that
we have been fearful of, but once we
experience it and get used to it,
don’t think twice about?
 What characters/ people have evoked
change?

What are some similar qualities in these

people?
Themes/ideas these symbols may show:
• Restriction and routine
• Escapism and freedom
• Importance of innocence
• Restrictions of middle class, colonial life NZ
• Change (Fear of change/ the unknown and
embracing change)
• Maori culture
 Analyse how symbols are used to deepen the reader’s
understanding of themes. What
Topic sentence(s) = Use the wording of the question to outline author is
trying to
what your paragraph is going to be about, and answer the do/show.
question.
How the
author
Explain and Evidence/examples = Explain the point you are making shows it.
and provide evidence and examples to back up your answer for
the question.
How these
examples
prove your
Details = Provide details about the evidence you are giving and point
the significance of it – what it shows etc.
Why the
Society/sauthor’s purpose = Why did the writer write this text? author is
What is the writer wanting you to understand about society of the showing
/ doing
time or a main theme? this.
 Under each of these themes, record: symbols, settings,
relationships, characters, quotes, language techniques,
actions, contextual & historical info and KM’s life, purpose
and thoughts that show the themes.
1. Restriction and routine

2. Escapism and freedom

3. Importance of innocence

4. Change (Fear of change and embracing change)

5. Maori culture