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Masking Feelings Subject: Language Arts All Grade Levels
1.The learner will be able to recognize people's choice to "mask" or share their feelings. 2.The learner will know that they have the power to choose to share their emotions. Procedure: Explain that when people are in conflict, they sometimes choose to hide their feelings by wearing "masks". Elicit examples of "masks" children might wear when being called names, when being teased or when being scolded. Ask why they wear the "masks" (embarrassed, hurt, defensive, etc.) and what the "masks" look like (clown, know-it-all, unconcerned, innocent, etc.). In pairs, have students create a scenario to act out in which one party chooses to "mask" feelings. After each scenario have children identify what the "mask" is saying, what feelings it might be masking and why a student might choose to wear a "mask" rather than show his/her feelings. Have students suggest ways of dealing with, rather than hiding, the feeling. Discussion: Sometimes wearing a "mask" makes us feel safer. Is this always the best response? What are some others? Developed by Judy Godlewski, St. Anthony, Lorain, Ohio.
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