The Mask of the Red Death: Understanding Symbolism and Empathy

What is the main theme of the unit 'The Mask of the Red Death'?

• Empathy and Indifference

• Joy and Sorrow

• Love and Hatred

• Courage and Fear

Which other Edgar Allan Poe story is mentioned as pairing well with 'The Mask of the Red Death'?

• The Raven

• The Tell-Tale Heart

• The Black Cat

• The Fall of the House of Usher

What type of texts does the unit prepare students to read for standardized tests?

• Only literary texts

• Only historical texts

• A variety of texts including literary, humanities, history, and science

• Only scientific texts

What is one of the teaching tips mentioned for helping struggling readers?

• Providing extra credit assignments

• Skipping difficult sections

• Using simpler language and pictures

• Assigning more homework

How do vocabulary activities in the unit encourage critical thinking?

• By memorizing definitions

• By making connections between pictures and words

• By reading aloud

• By writing essays

What historical period is explored in relation to wealth in the unit?

• The Gilded Age

• The Enlightenment

• The Renaissance

• The Middle Ages

What is one of the scientific topics students will study in this unit?

• Genetic engineering

• Wealth and privilege

• Space exploration

• Climate change

What is the purpose of the formative assessments included in the unit?

• To evaluate students' understanding and progress

• To entertain students

• To provide grades

• To replace final exams

What is encouraged for teachers to do with the resources provided in the unit?

• Share their experiences and ideas on social media

• Ignore them

• Sell them to other teachers

• Keep them private

What is the ultimate goal for teachers using this unit?

• To finish the curriculum quickly

• To have fun teaching

• To avoid using new resources

• To focus only on tests