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The Devil’s Arithmetic: Anticipation Guide Lesson PlanThe Devil’s Arithmetic: Anticipation Guide Lesson Plan
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5th - 8th
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The Devil’s Arithmetic: Anticipation Guide

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Do you need to learn about someone's past before you can understand that person's behavior? Use an anticipation guide to think about the literary themes of Jane Yolen's The Devil's Arithmetic before you begin the novel.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the devil's arithmetic, literary themes, group discussions

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Have kids discuss their answers in small groups before participating in a discussion with the whole class
  • Expand one of the statements into a persuasive or narrative essay

Classroom Considerations

  • The instructions for arranging the kids who agree and disagree are a little complicated; consider ways for kids to show their opinions in a simpler way

Pros

  • Prompts kids to consider deep questions that will help their comprehension of the novel
  • Engaging for learners of all levels

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RL.5.2 RL.6.2 RL.7.2 RL.8.2

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