Photograph of the title page of the selection “Making Faces”
Selection 2 Overview

  • ► Build Background

  • ► Language & Grammar

    Use Appropriate Language

    Use Compound Sentences

  • ► Prepare to Read

    Learn Key Vocabulary

    Learn a Reading Strategy

    Synthesize

  • ► Read and Write

    Focus on Genre Magazine Article

    Apply the Reading Strategy

    Synthesize

    Critical Thinking Reading Fluency

    Read with Intonation

    Vocabulary Review Write About the Guiding Question

  • ► Connect Across the Curriculum

    Literary Analysis Analyze Author’s Purpose and Tone

    Vocabulary Study Analyze Idioms

    Listening/Speaking Present a Story

    Research/Speaking Explore Ancient Greek Drama

    Language and Grammar Use Appropriate Language

    Writing and Grammar Write About Your Interests

Illustration of masks (background)
Build Background
Talk About Costumes

Costumes change the way you look and feel. Look at the photos. Make a list of reasons that people wear costumes or masks.

Digital Library

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Illustration of an arrow inside blue dot. View the images.

A costumed performer gets ready for a festival in Japan.

A costumed performer gets ready for a festival in Japan.

Connect

Class Survey Find out the most common reasons that people wear masks or special clothing. Survey the class. Use a chart to record the results.

Survey Tally
Did you wear a mask or special clothing…?ResponsesTotal
to perform a play or danceIllustration of a survey chart of daily water used ///8
as a uniform
to a dress-up party
for a certain holiday