Mystery and Meaning Worksheet for “The Scarlet Ibis” Name



Handout #2

Mystery and Meaning Worksheet for “The Scarlet Ibis” Name______________________________

1. What is a symbol? _____________________________________________________________

2. Jot down five letters of the alphabet and record their symbolic significance:

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3. What is a scarlet ibis? Provide a 2-3 sentence description of this bird. ____________________

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4. Describe the environment in which the scarlet ibis lives.________________________________

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5. How is the environment important to the bird’s survival?________________________________

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6. In the poem, “The First Lesson,” the father is giving his daughter advice not only about floating but also advice about ___________________________________________________________.

7. Provide a brief explanation for your choice of symbolism. ______________________________

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