The Devil's Arithmetic Lesson Plan

Imagery in The Devil's Arithmetic

Kind of Activity:

Artistic Response

Objective:

Students will be able to locate imagery in the text and use an instance of imagery to inspire an original work of art.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.5

Structure:

Begin this activity by presenting the class with the following passage from the text:

“Did you hear about Mostochowa?” a man asked.
“You mean the place where they were forced out of their houses to stand naked in the snow?” Yitzchak said.
“Rumors,” the rabbi cautioned.
“They were beaten,” a woman said.
“Yes, Masha is right, beaten unmercifully. And the blood on...