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Make a mask
Discover Term 2: Axis 4, Chapter 3
GoalPlan and make a mask that shows a character or a feeling, safely.
New words
mask · something we wear over our face to show a characterdesign · a plan of how something will look
Explanation
A mask can show a character, like a lion, or a feeling, like joy. First we look at masks and ask: What shape is it? What colours does it have? What does it show? Then we plan our own design. We draw the shape on card. A grown-up cuts out the eye holes, and they must be big enough to see through. We colour the mask and add paper or cloth. Last, we tie a string at the sides. We never run while wearing a mask.
Worked examples
Salma designs a lion mask: a round shape, yellow colour and brown lines for the mane.
Marwan makes a happy mask with a wide smile. It shows joy.
The eye holes are big enough to see through. A string at the sides ties the mask on.
Class activity
Make a mask: with a grown-up, draw a face shape on card. Decide what character or feeling it shows. A grown-up cuts out the eyes. Colour it, add paper or cloth, and tie on a string. Show it to your family and tell them about it.
Practice
1
Name two things a mask can show.
A character, like an animal, or a feeling, like joy.
2
Who cuts out the eye holes?
A grown-up.
3
Name three materials you could use for a mask.
Card, paper and cloth.
4
Why must the eye holes be big enough?
So we can see and stay safe.