{"id":4857,"date":"2024-06-09T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-09T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itslitteaching.com\/?p=4857"},"modified":"2025-09-17T15:47:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T19:47:34","slug":"maus-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itslitteaching.com\/maus-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Maus Activities for Your World Literature Class"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>So you&rsquo;ve decided to teach <em>Maus<\/em> by Art Spiegelman. Now what? In this post, I&rsquo;ll share five <em>Maus<\/em> activities perfect for your high school unit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Not sure yet if you want to teach <em>Maus<\/em>?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/itslitteaching.com\/teach-maus\/\">Check out this post to find out why you absolutely should.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Already know you want to teach <em>Maus<\/em> but dread doing the prep work?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/The-Complete-Maus-by-Art-Spiegelman-Whole-Unit-Bundle-for-High-School-11627612?utm_source=itslitteaching.com&amp;utm_campaign=Maus%20Activities\">Grab my done-for-you <em>The Complete Maus<\/em> by Art Spiegelman Unit here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/itslitteaching.com\/maus-activities\/?tp_image_id=4863\" data-pin-title=\"5 Maus Activities for Your World Literature Class\" data-pin-description=\"Teaching The Complete Maus by Art Spiegelman? Add these 5 engaging activities to your Maus unit!\" data-pin-id=\"Maus Activities Pin 2\" src=\"https:\/\/itslitteaching.com\/wp-content\/themes\/honey-glow\/images\/placeholder.gif\" alt='Pinterest pin with text that reads, \"5 Maus Activities for Your World Literature Class\" over the image of students working' class=\"wp-image-4863 lazyload\" style=\"width:300px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/itslitteaching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Maus-Activities-Pins-1-683x1024.png\" data-srcset=\"\" srcset=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maus Activities for World Literature #1: Holocaust Stations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before your students read <em>Maus<\/em>, you&rsquo;ll want to do some background building.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Holocaust-Introduction-Stations-Photo-Analysis-WWII-Timeline-More-11353795?utm_source=itslitteaching.com&amp;utm_campaign=Maus%20Activities\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/itslitteaching.com\/maus-activities\/?tp_image_id=4813\" src=\"https:\/\/itslitteaching.com\/wp-content\/themes\/honey-glow\/images\/placeholder.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4813 lazyload\" style=\"width:300px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/itslitteaching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Slide1-2.png\" data-srcset=\"\" srcset=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Holocaust-Introduction-Stations-Photo-Analysis-WWII-Timeline-More-11353795?utm_source=itslitteaching.com&amp;utm_campaign=Maus%20Activities\">Holocaust Stations<\/a> include four tasks for your students to complete.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Hopefully, your students are somewhat familiar with the events of World War II and the Holocaust, but we really can&rsquo;t take anything for granted these days.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Put together or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Holocaust-Introduction-Stations-Photo-Analysis-WWII-Timeline-More-11353795?utm_source=itslitteaching.com&amp;utm_campaign=Maus%20Activities\">use these done-for-you Holocaust Stations<\/a> to let your students learn about this tragic part of history from several angles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Doing stations allows you to include all kinds of sources and media.<\/strong> If you want some inspiration, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Holocaust-Introduction-Stations-Photo-Analysis-WWII-Timeline-More-11353795?utm_source=itslitteaching.com&amp;utm_campaign=Maus%20Activities\">my stations<\/a> include a photo analysis activity, reading survivor stories, propaganda analysis, and creating a WWII timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You could do anything you think is important though. <strong>There are tons of free sources for Holocaust knowledge all over the web if you don&rsquo;t want to use my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Holocaust-Introduction-Stations-Photo-Analysis-WWII-Timeline-More-11353795?utm_source=itslitteaching.com&amp;utm_campaign=Maus%20Activities\">Holocaust Stations<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Another benefit of stations is that they get students up and moving (even if students would rather not)<\/strong>. They&rsquo;re much more engaging than sit-and-get lectures.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/itslitteaching.com\/maus-activities\/?tp_image_id=4862\" data-pin-title=\"5 Maus Activities for Your World Literature Class\" data-pin-description=\"Planning out a World Literature unit for The Complete Maus by Art Spiegelman? Be sure to add these 5 engaging activities to your unit plans!\" data-pin-id=\"Maus Activities Pin 1\" src=\"https:\/\/itslitteaching.com\/wp-content\/themes\/honey-glow\/images\/placeholder.gif\" alt='Pinterest pin with text that reads, \"5 Maus Activities for Your World Literature Class\" under the image of students working' class=\"wp-image-4862 lazyload\" style=\"width:300px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/itslitteaching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Maus-Activities-Pins-2-683x1024.png\" data-srcset=\"\" srcset=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maus Activities for World Literature #2: Teach Allegories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As far as allegories go, <em>Maus<\/em> is a pretty easy one to interpret. That&rsquo;s why your <em>Maus<\/em> unit is the perfect time to introduce students to this literary term.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Allegory-Introduction-Lesson-Slideshow-Handout-Graphic-Organizer-More-11549167?utm_source=itslitteaching.com&amp;utm_campaign=Maus%20Activities\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/itslitteaching.com\/maus-activities\/?tp_image_id=4828\" src=\"https:\/\/itslitteaching.com\/wp-content\/themes\/honey-glow\/images\/placeholder.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4828 lazyload\" style=\"width:300px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/itslitteaching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Slide1.png\" data-srcset=\"\" srcset=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This Allegory Lesson includes a slideshow presentation, student reference handout, graphic organizer, and more!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Teach students all about allegories&ndash;and don&rsquo;t forget to review symbolism. <\/strong>(You can make this easy with my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Allegory-Introduction-Lesson-Slideshow-Handout-Graphic-Organizer-More-11549167?utm_source=itslitteaching.com&amp;utm_campaign=Maus%20Activities\">Allegory Lesson<\/a> here.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, have a blast reading some allegories with your students. Stories by Dr. Seuss, Aesop&rsquo;s Fables, or short classics like &ldquo;The Allegory of the Cave.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This will allow you to discuss the cat and mouse allegory in <em>Maus<\/em> more deeply with your students once you start reading.<\/strong> This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/The-Complete-Maus-by-Art-Spiegelman-Pre-reading-and-Post-reading-Activity-11564758?utm_source=itslitteaching.com&amp;utm_campaign=Maus%20Activities\"><em>Maus<\/em> Pre-reading and Post-reading Activity<\/a> can help get the conversation started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itslitteaching.com\/teach-allegory\/\">If you want more information about teaching allegories, check out this blog post.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ml-embedded\" data-form=\"T2q3Rp\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maus Activities for World Literature #3: Discuss the Text<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ok, I know. This one is lame because, of course, you&rsquo;re going to discuss the text. <strong>But make sure you have a plan for doing so.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/The-Complete-Maus-by-Art-Spiegelman-Teaching-Discussion-Slides-Editable-11196576?utm_source=itslitteaching.com&amp;utm_campaign=Maus%20Activities\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/itslitteaching.com\/maus-activities\/?tp_image_id=4858\" src=\"https:\/\/itslitteaching.com\/wp-content\/themes\/honey-glow\/images\/placeholder.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4858 lazyload\" style=\"width:300px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/itslitteaching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Slide1.png\" data-srcset=\"\" srcset=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/The-Complete-Maus-by-Art-Spiegelman-Teaching-Discussion-Slides-Editable-11196576?utm_source=itslitteaching.com&amp;utm_campaign=Maus%20Activities\"><em>Maus<\/em> Teaching and Discussion<\/a> Slides include summaries and at least three discussion questions (and possible answers) for each chapter of <em>The Complete Maus<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/The-Complete-Maus-by-Art-Spiegelman-Teaching-Discussion-Slides-Editable-11196576?utm_source=itslitteaching.com&amp;utm_campaign=Maus%20Activities\"><em>Maus <\/em>Teaching and Discussion Slides<\/a> can help you review each chapter and start discussions about important topics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>While you&rsquo;ll no doubt discuss character development, important plot points, and student predictions, what I find most interesting myself is the medium of <em>Maus<\/em> itself.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask students if they feel a comic book was the best medium for writing about the Holocaust. How does Spiegelman make a bunch of mice look and feel so human? Does his metaphor hold up throughout <em>The Complete Maus<\/em>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There are so many layers you can analyze when it comes to <em>Maus<\/em>.<\/strong> Don&rsquo;t miss any!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maus Activities for World Literature #4: World Genocide Project<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A personal pet peeve of mine is that American syllabi quite frequently cover the Holocaust while never acknowledging other global genocides.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/World-Genocide-Project-for-World-Literature-or-Holocaust-Unit-Editable-11089899?utm_source=itslitteaching.com&amp;utm_campaign=Maus%20Activities\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/itslitteaching.com\/maus-activities\/?tp_image_id=4758\" src=\"https:\/\/itslitteaching.com\/wp-content\/themes\/honey-glow\/images\/placeholder.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4758 lazyload\" style=\"width:300px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/itslitteaching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Slide1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"\" srcset=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Grab everything you need for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/World-Genocide-Project-for-World-Literature-or-Holocaust-Unit-Editable-11089899?utm_source=itslitteaching.com&amp;utm_campaign=Maus%20Activities\">World Genocide Project here<\/a>!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Well, your <em>Maus <\/em>unit is the perfect time to rectify that.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use <em>Maus<\/em> and the Holocaust to connect your unit to other global genocides of the past and today.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can discuss or teach directly about other world genocides. <\/strong>Or, you can let students explore themselves through a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/World-Genocide-Project-for-World-Literature-or-Holocaust-Unit-Editable-11089899?utm_source=itslitteaching.com&amp;utm_campaign=Maus%20Activities\">World Genocide Project<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this project, students choose a world genocide to learn about. They research their topic before presenting their findings to the class.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/itslitteaching.com\/world-genocide-project\/\">(You can find out more about how to do this kind of project here.)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I think you&rsquo;ll find many of your students shocked that so many catastrophic events have happened in history&ndash;and that many are still happening today!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/itslitteaching.com\/maus-activities\/?tp_image_id=4864\" data-pin-title=\"5 Maus Activities for Your World Literature Class\" data-pin-description=\"Looking for some engaging activities for your Maus unit? Add these 5 activities to your The Complete Maus unit!\" data-pin-id=\"Maus Activities Pin 3\" src=\"https:\/\/itslitteaching.com\/wp-content\/themes\/honey-glow\/images\/placeholder.gif\" alt='Pinterest pin with text that reads, \"5 Maus Activities for Your World Literature Class\" over the image of students working' class=\"wp-image-4864 lazyload\" style=\"width:300px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/itslitteaching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Maus-Activities-Pins-683x1024.png\" data-srcset=\"\" srcset=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maus Activities for World Literature #5: Comic Book Memoir Project<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/itslitteaching.com\/maus-activities\/?tp_image_id=4271\" src=\"https:\/\/itslitteaching.com\/wp-content\/themes\/honey-glow\/images\/placeholder.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4271 lazyload\" style=\"width:300px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/itslitteaching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Slide1.png\" data-srcset=\"\" srcset=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Comic-Book-Memoir-Project-for-Use-with-Any-Graphic-Novel-Digital-Printable-8752842?utm_source=itslitteaching.com&amp;utm_campaign=Maus%20Activities\">Comic Book Memoir Project<\/a>, students will create a short comic about a real moment in their lives.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/World-Genocide-Project-for-World-Literature-or-Holocaust-Unit-Editable-11089899?utm_source=itslitteaching.com&amp;utm_campaign=Maus%20Activities\">World Genocide Project<\/a> feels a little too depressing&ndash;or you simply don&rsquo;t have the time to do it justice&ndash;then consider a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Comic-Book-Memoir-Project-for-Use-with-Any-Graphic-Novel-Digital-Printable-8752842?utm_source=itslitteaching.com&amp;utm_campaign=Maus%20Activities\">Comic Book Memoir Project<\/a> instead.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Maus<\/em> is a memoir told in comic book form. Let students try their hand at writing the same genre.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Comic-Book-Memoir-Project-for-Use-with-Any-Graphic-Novel-Digital-Printable-8752842?utm_source=itslitteaching.com&amp;utm_campaign=Maus%20Activities\">done-for-you Comic Book Memoir Project<\/a> right here, but you could put your own together, too. There are comic book templates for free all around the internet that could help you get your students started.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Complete Maus<\/em> is a rich, layered text. You can steer your <em>Maus<\/em> unit in many directions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Try some of these activities to enrich your unit OR <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/The-Complete-Maus-by-Art-Spiegelman-Whole-Unit-Bundle-for-High-School-11627612?utm_source=itslitteaching.com&amp;utm_campaign=Maus%20Activities\">save yourself a ton of time and grab my <em>The Complete Maus<\/em> Unit here.&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/The-Complete-Maus-by-Art-Spiegelman-Whole-Unit-Bundle-for-High-School-11627612?utm_source=itslitteaching.com&amp;utm_campaign=Maus%20Activities\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/itslitteaching.com\/maus-activities\/?tp_image_id=4852\" src=\"https:\/\/itslitteaching.com\/wp-content\/themes\/honey-glow\/images\/placeholder.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4852 lazyload\" style=\"width:300px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/itslitteaching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Slide1-1.png\" data-srcset=\"\" srcset=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/The-Complete-Maus-by-Art-Spiegelman-Whole-Unit-Bundle-for-High-School-11627612?utm_source=itslitteaching.com&amp;utm_campaign=Maus%20Activities\"><em>The Complete Maus<\/em> Unit Bundle<\/a> has everything you need to dive into <em>Maus<\/em> with your students! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/The-Complete-Maus-by-Art-Spiegelman-Whole-Unit-Bundle-for-High-School-11627612?utm_source=itslitteaching.com&amp;utm_campaign=Maus%20Activities\">Check it out!<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So you&rsquo;ve decided to teach Maus by Art Spiegelman. 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