Devil's+Arithmetic



How did Hannah's view about holiday gatherings and 'remembering' change from the beginning of the novel to the end of //The Devil's Arithmetic//?

This unit is based Jane Yolen's novel, __**The Devil's Arithmetic**__--the winner of the National Jewish Book Award

1) Author Study - Jane Yolen 2) Genre Study 3) Summary 4) Plot 5) Theme 6) Style 7) Vocabulary Terms 8) Maps

POSSIBLE RESEARCH TOPICS
 * The rituals and practices of Passover Sedar.
 * Different kinds of "punishments" within concentration camps.
 * Research a Holocaust survivor and compare their experiences to what happened in //The Devil's Arithmetic//.

1.8.8.A: Develop an inquiry-based process in seeking knowledge.

1.8.8.B: Conduct inquiry and research on self-selected or assigned topics, issues, or problems using a variety of appropriate media sources and strategies.

1.8.8.C: Produce an organized product that presents and reflects on findings, draws sound conclusions, and gives proper credit to sources.