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Organize the characters in Jane Yolen's The Devil's Arithmetic according to their shared character traits. After listing character traits as a class, kids note which characters exhibit particular characteristics with a discussion and graphic organizer.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use at any point in the novel during peak moments of climax or character turning points, or when you finish the novel
- Have kids keep track of each character's development in a language arts binder or reading log
- Develop the activity into an essay about a chosen character's development throughout the novel
Classroom Considerations
- Instructions are a bit confusing and difficult to follow
- The graphic organizer is blank, which might make it hard for kids to complete without modeling on the board
Pros
- A straightforward way to assess basic understanding at the end of the unit
Cons
- None