The Magic Barrel
Click here to download the story:
The Magic Barrel- A story by Bernard Malamud, http://nbu.bg/webs/amb/american/5/malamud/barrel.htm
1. Pre reading stage:
Love and Marriage
Orit's pupils (2013 - 2014)
Arranged Marriage
a. Click here to read about arranged marriage.
b. Write down 5 facts about arranged marriage (based on the articles in the link above).
c Compare and contrast love marriage and arranged marriage (5 similarities and 5 differences).
c. Interview 5 couples: ask them how they first met (family, family's friends etc.). Describe who the
married couple is and how they first met.
d. Write down the lyrics of the "Love and Marriage" song.
2. Basic understanding:
There is a link to the story at the top of this page and at the home page.
4. Bridging text and context:
Click here to read about Bernard Malamud's biography.
Answer: Which details in his biography are similar to details in the story?
5. Post reading stage: The Kaddish Prayer - a source of information.
Click here to read about the Kaddish prayer.
6. Reflection - 2014 - download the form from the bottom of this page.
10th grade March 2014 - Cover Page:
