Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from You Can't Say You Can't Play

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Kindergarten Class - This is where the time-out chair is done away with.

Paley's Travels and Conferences - This is where the teacher has time to gather insight about class observations and notes.

Paley's Voice - This is something the teacher regularly lost.

The Lonely Kingdom - This is where a sad girl is found playing with a doll.

The Kingdom of Tall Pines - This is where a character and their family is invited to stay.

The Ship - This takes people from place to place.

The Desert - This is where...
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