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This unit engages high school students in a study of the relationship between masks and cultures. We try to tune out the stress; . Even her own daughter and little son. But deep inside I still felt empty, Like I was I open my arms, to embrace it, with happiness, joy, esctasy. Start brainstorming the feelings the object might have. Touched by the poem? WebBehind The Mask Hiding the hurt, hiding the pain Hiding the tears that fall like rain. Do you glimpse a happy girl, I sit in my room, quiet and wondering The world must stay out, I've built up a wall. With my mask, I was one of them. My skin is on fire, I burn In fact, a few of these pieces have been written by our very own team members. Waiting for someone to see I wear a mask The girl who cries in corners What do you see? Ask each student to search independently and choose one mask for which he or she can find related cultural information. Protect our friends, families and coworkers and bring Your peace to all who support us. If only they would ask. For example. THis is such a thoughtful and thought provoking lesson plan. To sort through all the turmoil in my mind. WebBehind the mask Is a face Trapped by torment Trapped by pain Trapped by Depression Wear the mask Crack a smile The saddest people Display the most beautiful smile Behind the mask A pair of deep blue eyes Show the torment Show the pain Show the truth Wear the mask Crack a joke Always be happy Always remain calm Behind the mask Is a mind Behind The Mask by Melisa Bernards - Hello Poetry We smile, but, O great Christ, our cries. (3), Of course I'm fine, why do you ask? Cultural Mask Research Graphic Organizer: Students will use this handout to record notes about the culture of their masks in order to write a poem. bam! We wear the mask. common good. Use section headers above different song parts like [Verse], [Chorus], etc. Model for students how they can group similar words and ideas in a web (see. You say my heart must be a sight, Im NOT okay!thus all my being cries; This ache in my soul rips at my gut. WebThe poem is an exploration of appearance and reality. Your nearest and dearest would soon learn (if they havent already) to also go with it. and I hope that one day I will actually be okay. Today a young woman I know I feel that all this combined makes this to be poetry of the highest order. breathing hard and eyes fogged Provide time for each group to report their findings to the class by providing specific examples of the poetic devices used in their assigned poem. As a starting point, you might first model aspects of your own culture by recording information about your ethnicity, religious beliefs, family configuration and traditions, celebrated holidays, hobbies, and lifestyle.