Jane Yolen
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| The Devil's Arithmetic E-Notes Lesson Plan A thorough unit plan, featuring activities, quizzes, tests, and more. Also includes the complete eNotes to the novel. |
About the Author
Jane Yolen
The author's official Website.
A video interview with Jane Yolen
Biography, bibliography, video clips, and transcript.
Bird Watch: a Book of Poetry
Bird Watch: A Book of Poetry
Activities from Carol Hurst.
Briar Rose
A Book Review and a Discussion with Jane Yolen, Author
Yolen discusses controversy related to Briar Rose and other works.
Briar Rose
Reading strategies including an anticipation guide and a writing task using a different point of view.
The Devil's Arithmetic
The Devil's Arithmetic
Reading strategies for approaching the novel such as an anticipation guide and guided imagery, and activities such as analyzing passages or creating a timeline.
An Experimental Act
In this interview Yolen begins by discussing time travel in science fiction, then moves to its relationship to The Devil's Arithmetic and life.
Letting Swift River Go
Letting Swift River Go
Summary, 9 activities, and related links.
Owl Moon
Owl Poems
A collection of poems about owls.
Walking in the woods with Owl Moon
Students will use the story to write a personal narrative, understand the elements of a story, and practice answering open-ended questions. This lesson is designed for fourth grade.
"Suzy and Leah"
"Suzy and Leah"
The lesson is intended to provide practice in identifying main points and ideas, applying text to self, and summarizing information. Secondly, it provides practice in prewriting, organization, and word choice skills that are essential for good writing. Finally, students will gain a better awareness of the history of intolerance and the extremes to which racial, religious, and other forms of hatred can lead.
"Suzy and Leah"
A 5-question self-check quiz.
