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Short Story Analysis: "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson
Dana Lorelle, Writing, Vocabulary, Essays
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Students will read and analyze Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery," the short story editors called “perhaps the most controversial short story The New Yorker has ever published."
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Although "The Lottery" is now a staple in English classrooms, when it was first published in The New Yorker it caused hundreds of people to cancel their subscriptions. It has been called "outrageous," "gruesome," and "utterly pointless" -- but remains a story that readers remember the rest of their lives. In a small New England village, residents follow a tradition of drawing slips of paper from a lottery. The "winner" is stoned to death. Horrific? Yes. Thought-provoking? Absolutely. The...
My passions -- as well as my professional background -- are writing and literature. Professionally, I hold a B.A. in Journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and I've been published in numerous newspapers and magazines. I've also taught writing and literature classes to students of all ages and abilities. On a personal note, I have homeschooled all five of my children and taught them all to read and write... and with each it has been a different experience! What's easy for one child is not easy for another. When I teach online, I always remember that it's important to keep learning fun and to incorporate different methods of teaching to reach all my students. This story in particular remains one of my favorites, and I always love hearing the viewpoints and insights students bring to class!
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Parents should preview "The Lottery" to be sure they are comfortable with the subject matter.
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***Use coupon code LORELLE20245 for $5 off any class.*** Welcome! I'm here because I love writing, reading, and teaching, and through Outschool I'm able to blend all three. I offer classes in writing and literature analysis (especially poetry),...
Group Class
$15
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 14 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
3-9 learners per class
