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Spooky Short Stories: The Lottery By Shirley Jackson Discussion
Kayla Stierwalt, Writing Instructor/Creative Coach
Average rating:4.6Number of reviews:(128)
In this one time discussion class, readers engage with Shirley Jackson's short story The Lottery to examine its themes and more.
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 9
This class follows a discussion format. The teacher Kayla Stierwalt facilitates the conversation with questions about Shirley Jackson's short story The Lottery. Together students engage the text to examine its themes, structure, classic status and more. Themes include tradition, reflection, community, scapegoating, and more. The structure elements include foreshadowing, contrast, word choice, setting details and more. Students discover how the use of these story elements create such a lasting...
Kayla studied this book in a Catholic middle school literature class, a public AP literature class in high school and a university general education literature course.
Homework Offered
Students read the story before class. It's 11 pages in my Shirley Jackson short story collection. The book can be found at most libraries and major retailers and independent bookstores. It can be read for free in its original New Yorker publication at: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1948/06/26/the-lotteryAssessments Offered
Grades Offered
Shirley Jackson aimed to make this story disturbing, and she succeeded. The story contains a troublesome death. Though off the page and not graphic, its circumstances can stir uncomfortable thoughts. Parents can read the story for free to determine if the content suits their student. They are also welcome to message the teacher to share any questions or concerns.
Average rating:4.6Number of reviews:(128)
Hello! I'm Miss K, and I teach English. My classes involve book clubs and writing. I have tutored and taught English, writing, and language for 10 years. Currently, I teach and assist English language learners at a middle school and instruct...
Group Class
$15
per classMeets once
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-15
3-10 learners per class
