Tears of a Tiger By Sharon Draper WE WEAR THE MASKS Tears of a Tiger By Sharon Draper

Denotation: a covering for all or part of the face, worn to conceal one's identity. a grotesque or humorous false face worn at a carnival, masquerade, etc.: Halloween masks. anything that disguises or conceals; disguise; pretense MASKS

MASKS CONNOTATION Metaphorical covering of one’s true feelings. Symbol of hiding one’s feelings MASKS

Masks have a purpose in providing safety (like boundaries) In some situations it would be unwise to remove your mask Usually it will help relationships if parts of the mask are removed, --some-what like removing the layer of an onion. Why We Wear Masks

Prevents authenticity in communications often presenting the person in a false way Masks are built during a lifetime and they do change They tend to get thicker during the middle part of life, then are removed one layer at a time as a person grows older or matures in a place of good self-esteem. How Masks Can Affect Us

You are to create a mask using the paper and markers provided. Create a mask and on the mask should be various visual clues as to what the mask is for. You will need to give a brief explanation of what your mask is hiding. Why are you wearing this particular mask? Write your name on the back of the mask. YOUR TASK

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