uniform.doc

Technology Project

School Uniforms The boys in the novel are wearing school uniforms. Below are pictures of uniforms to give you a visual of what the boys’ clothes may look like. Look at these pictures. What are the components of a typical school uniform? Assignment: As you read the novel, pay attention to what the boys are wearing. Answer these questions about this passage on your own paper. 1. What items of clothing are mentioned? Include colors and fabrics. 2. How do the boys handle the items of clothing? What does this tell the reader about the boy and the items? 3. The climate of their home country is different than on an island. Make a prediction: What will happen to the uniforms by the end of the story? 4. Symbolism: Make a prediction: What do you think the uniform symbolizes?