Day 5

MAUS Lesson Plan

Classroom Activities

  1. 1

    Understanding Perspective

    Kind of Activity:

    Classwide Discussion

    Objective:

    Account for the role of point-of-view in telling a story

    Common Core Standards:

    CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.8.6

    Structure:

    How might Vladek's story be told differently if he, and not Art, were the author of Maus? What do the short interactions Art includes at the beginning of each chapter suggest about how he wants Vladek to be viewed? How does Art's view of his father affect his material?

    Have students imagine the roles were reversed between Art and Vladek. How would Vladek characterize their interactions, and Art in general? These questions can be discussed verbally, or students can choose one...

Join Now to View Premium Content

GradeSaver provides access to 2354 study guide PDFs and quizzes, 11005 literature essays, 2762 sample college application essays, 926 lesson plans, and ad-free surfing in this premium content, “Members Only” section of the site! Membership includes a 10% discount on all editing orders.

Join Now

Already a member? Log in