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Maus I and II: Pictionary

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Why is visual literacy so important in understanding Maus? Introduce your class to basic elements of graphic novels with a game of pictionary. A list of 13 words are included, but you could potentially add some World War II-related terms to the list if you're hoping to extend the activity. This activity is designed to be used after page 159 in Maus. 

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graphic novels, the holocaust, world war ii

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Grade
9th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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45 mins
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