Paul Laurence Dunbar's "We Wear the Mask" provides an opportunity for a discussion of the various masks people craft and their reasons for doing so.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
- Have individuals craft two masks: one that represents what they show to others and one that represents what others do not see
- Cover the illustration and the information about Dunbar for the first reading and discussion of the poem
- After revealing the image and Dunbar's background, ask class members how this information adds to their understanding
Classroom Considerations
- The discussion requires a safe and respectful classroom environment
Pros
- The packet includes both text-based and discussion questions
- Also included are a list of teaching resources for Dunbar's poem and suggestions for related poems
Cons
- Some class members may need additional scaffolding to make connections between the poem and the adversity question
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