Teacher Guide

The Devil's Arithmetic Lesson Plan

Notes to the Teacher

The Devil's Arithmetic contains both outright antisemitism and brutal, horrific violence, including toward children. It will be necessary to have a serious conversation with the class addressing antisemitism and the horrific nature of the Holocaust and Nazi rule, as these are sensitive and often disturbing topics. Antisemitism is not a thing of the past; Jewish people continue to be targeted by bigots for discrimination and violence. In these conversations, reinforce that the classroom, above all, will remain a place for respectful and understanding discourse.

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