Symbolism Hunt

This word search features important symbolic themes from *E.T.*, such as Friendship, Empathy, and Exploration. It includes abstract concepts like Loneliness, Sacrifice, and Hope, which reflect the deeper emotional layers of the story. These words capture the movie’s core messages of connection and discovery. Finding these words helps students think critically about the themes behind the story.

This activity enhances students’ understanding of symbolism and abstract concepts in literature and film. Recognizing these words encourages deeper discussions about emotions and relationships in storytelling. Searching for words improves pattern recognition and cognitive processing. It also supports vocabulary expansion by reinforcing meaningful and thought-provoking terms.

Vocabulary List – Friendship, Empathy, Discovery, Belonging, Innocence, Connection, Love, Exploration, Home, Loneliness, Humanity, Trust, Curiosity, Sacrifice, Hope