1. “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson
Reading
“The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson
Critically read and make inferences about the purpose of the lottery
How do characters react to the lottery?
In reading
Thoroughly answer questions 1, 4, 5, 6, 8 from page 36
p. 25

2. “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson
Reading
“The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson
Symbols
What does the black box symbolize? Why did Jackson create this symbol?
Tone
How would the tone change if the following words were exchanged?
Village for town or community?
Noon dinner for lunch?
Gossip for news or information?
p.35

3. “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson
Reading
“The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson
Tension & Surprise
How did the following effect the mood of horror and surprise?
Irony
Foreshadowing
Pacing
p.35

4. “The Lottery” Letters “The Lottery” caused some strong reactions
Writing
“The Lottery” Letters
“The Lottery” caused some strong reactions
Read and annotate the article
p.36

5. Extra Credit: “The Lottery” Letters
Writing
Extra Credit: “The Lottery” Letters
“The Lottery” caused some strong reactions
Read the article and write a letter explaining your reaction to the story with specific evidence from the story. Finally, conclude by relating what you have discussed in the broader issue of whether the story should have been published.
p.36

6. Homework
Complete the Critical Vocabulary 1-4 & Vocabulary Strategy: Denotation and Connotation 1-3 exercises, p. 37
Independent Reading Journal & “paper”
Due 10.15
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