 | Â Â | Journey to Scotland to meet the author of The Devils Arithmetic, and enjoy a fascinating discussion of her life and writing. -22 mins | Nominated as best video of the year, American Library Association |
Like what you see? Click here to Register for our Free 2-Week Trial and get unlimited viewing of this program! Topics for classroom discussion and assignments:The author says that we all have experiences that are strange, magical and wondrous. Write about an experience that supports this statement, giving an example from your own lives. Discuss and write a short essay on what makes a good friend. Impossible events can become exciting fantasy stories. Have the class brainstorm impossible things, then write a story about one of them.
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