Amanda Oswald 

Grade:​ ​6th 

Subject:​ ​Language Arts 

Topic:​ ​Augmented Reality - Mask Project Mini Unit 

Students will be studying the history of masks while creating their own 
augmented reality mask. 

Standards: 
 
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.3 

Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using 

effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event 
sequences. 

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.3.a 

Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and introducing a 

narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds 
naturally and logically. 

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.3.b 

Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to 

develop experiences, events, and/or characters. 

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.3.c 

Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence 

and signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another. 

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.3.d 

Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory 
language to convey experiences and events. 

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.3.e 

Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events. 

 
Objectives: 
Students will be able to: 
● Describe the usage of masks in culture, both ancient and modern. 
● Analyze the usage of color and creation in their masks to determine 
character. 
● Demonstrate knowledge of why masks are used in culture. 
● Write a narrative based on a character that they have created. 
● Connect their creation of the mask to the character in the narrative 
they write. 

Materials: 
● Augmented Reality Masks 
● Colored Pencils/Drawing Utensils 
● Phones/Ipad 
● Quiver Application 
● The Meaning Behind the Mask​ (Lesson Ideas for teachers) 
○ Activity 1 (Bellringers) 
● Mask Video 
● Mask Notes 
● Collaborative Google Slides Example 
● Brainstorm Worksheet 

Introduction: 
 
Day 1: 
● Bellringer Discussion Post: (Discussion will be posted on Schoology)  
○ What is a mask? List as many places, events, or occasions where 
you have seen masks as you can. *Face painting can count as a 
mask 
○ Comment on at least ​two​ of your classmates’ posts 
○ Discuss as a class 
● Students will watch a brief video on the history of masks. 
● Students will be split up into five groups - each group will receive a 
different type of mask to study. Students will add to collaborative 
Google slides about their particular mask using the notes guide. They 
must answer all of the questions outlined in the notes. 
○ Mask 1 - ​Egyptian Masks 
○ Mask 2 - ​Modern Masks 
○ Mask 3 - ​Japanese Masks 
○ Mask 4 - ​Greek Masks 
○ Mask 5 - ​Theater Masks 
● Once finished, students will present their mask to the class. The teacher 
will project the collaborative Google slides on the board. Group 
members will go to the front of the room to share. 
 
Lesson (5 Days): 
 
Day 1: 
● Bellringer: (Assignment posted in Schoology) ​How can masks be used to 
tell a story? Explain. 
● Teacher will introduce the project to students - students will create a 
mask that will be transformed using augmented reality. Students will 
then create a story about the mask that they created. 
○ Project Directions 
● Students pick a mask to create from the choices provided. 
● Students fill out brainstorm worksheet to begin the writing process. 
 
Day 2: 
● Bellringer: ​Now that you have thought about your character and what 
you want them to be like, it is time to think about how you would 
describe them in your narrative. List 5 adjectives that you would use to 
describe your character. Bonus points if you use those adjectives in their 
story! 
● Now that students know the direction they are taking with their masks, 
students will color and create their mask. They will use the mask as an 
inspiration for their writing assignment. 
 
Day 3: 
● Writing Day - Students will write their narrative based on the 
guidelines/rubric provided. 
 
Day 4: 
● Writing Day - Students will write their narrative based on the 
guidelines/rubric provided. 
● Students must “publish” their assignment today.  
○ Students will print their completed project and attach it to their 
mask. 
 
Day 5: 
● Presentation Day - Students will be split into groups based on the 
number of students in the classroom. 
● Students are responsible for sharing their mask with their group. 
○ Students will use the augmented reality application to bring their 
character to life. 
○ While group members are viewing the mask, the creator will share 
their narrative. The story of their character will be told through 
both the writer and the mask. 

Wrap-Up:​ Students will reflect on their creative process. Students will hang their 
projects in the hallway with directions on how to bring their augmented reality 
creations to life.  

Evaluation: 
● Narrative Rubric