Use these short stories to teach symbolism and a bunch of other literary elements.

1. "Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket" by Jack Finney
2. "The Scarlet Ibis" by James Hurst
3. "A White Heron" by Sarah Orne Jewett
4. "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson
5. "Through the Tunnel" by Doris Lessing

Each unit contains lesson plans, graphic organizer handouts with answer keys, essay rubrics, a summary and analysis of the story, discussion ideas, a quiz, and oh so much more.