Day 4

The Devil's Arithmetic Lesson Plan

Classroom Activities

  1. 1

    Holocaust Poetry

    Kind of Activity:

    Creative Writing

    Objective:

    Students will reflect on different Holocaust poems and experiences of survivors and write their own poems from Hannah's perspective, showcasing their understanding of her character and experiences.

    Common Core Standards:

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.5, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.3, CCSS.ELA-L.8.5

    Structure:

    To begin this activity, as a class, read and analyze the poems "First They Came" by Pastor Martin Niemöller and "Never Shall I Forget" by Elie Weisel. Consider the themes, the imagery, the tone, metaphors/analogies, the repetition,...

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