Walk-in-Work Copy and complete the sentence below. When school is out for the summer, I feel a sense of liberty because… Materials rBook Binder Pen/pencil

THINK-PAIR-SHARE During what other times of the year do you feel a sense of liberty? What are you likely to do with this liberty?

On your own – complete page 132

Before we re-read TURN AND TALK – what was your reaction and initial ideas after we finished reading The Lottery?

Learning Goal Today, we will start re-reading the story to analyze its plot, setting, characters and theme. These are all elements that the author carefully crafted! I can analyze the ways the setting and initial plot points impact the overall story!

Vocabulary Pages 134-137 Rate how well you know these words…. Tend profusely assembled boisterous Conduct precede thoroughly

THINK-PAIR-SHARE Does the image on pages 134 match the examples of dystopias in the Anchor Video? The images on page 134 (matches/does not match) the examples of dystopia in the Anchor Video because …

Re-read for the Key Ideas

Key Strategy

On your Own or with a Partner Answer the React and Write on page 135. Academic Discussion!

Wrap Up On your own, complete the Part 1 column on page 133.

Walk-in-Work Why do some people resist change? TURN IN PINK PARTICIPATION PACKET FROM LAST WEEK! Why do some people resist change? Some people resist change because… Materials rBook and Binder Pen/pencil New Participation Tracker

Tradition Tradition is a big part of The Lottery. Turn and talk with a partner: When you think of tradition, what comes to mind? When you and your partner have a few ideas, come write them down on our concept map! Tradition

Vocabulary Rate how well you know each of these words…. swearing-in recital soberly

Rereading Sections of 137-141

Reread paragraphs 4 and 5 page 136-7

Reread Paragraph 5 on page 137 In other words: What does Mr. Summers talk tell us about the village and it’s tradition?

Reread Paragraph 7 on page 138 ON YOUR OWN TOGETHER

Reread Paragraph 7 on page 138 STOP AND JOT #1: What idea is the author getting across about the Lottery without saying it directly? ONE YOUR OWN AND BE READY TO SHARE OUT!

Reread page 140 Pay attention to how Mr. Summers conducts his role as the official of the lottery. Look out for the words soberly and formally! Most classes, did not get to this – use it as a warm up for the next day, thinking about characters!

Walk-in-Work Write and complete the following sentence. One difference between my parents’ generation and mine is…. Materials rBook Pen/pencil Binder

Rereading goal and purpose Earlier in the week, we reread section of The Lottery to analyze the events, how characters reacted to them and the word choice the author used. We did this to figure out the significance of the events and infer ideas the author gets across without directly stating it. LIKE…

Events and Character’s Reactions Page 137 The villagers respond to the black box by stepping away and acting hesitant. This tells me that they are scared of the black box!

Mr. Summer’s talk and what it tells us about tradition Mr. Summers talks of getting a new box and, each year, it never happens. This tells me that the villagers are scared of changing the tradition, they “don’t want to disturb” it.

Word Choice to Describe the Lottery’s rituals “proper swearing-in,” “great deal of fussing,” and making all the lists tells me that it is important to do things correctly.

Thinking about Word Choice and Characters Actions This is surprising because the lottery is supposed to be taken seriously. Also, this shows that the villagers follow the tradition blindly – the rituals are important but the people are careless.

Today, we will… I can analyze how particular sentences, chapters, or scenes affect the story’s plot.

Old Man Warner – reread pages 142-143 THINK-PAIR-SHARE How would you describe Old Man Warner? Why do you think the author included him in her story? I would describe Old Man Warner as…. I think the author included him in her story because ….

Old Man Warner – reread pages 142-143 Rate how well you know the word gravely. 1-4 Gravely, page 142 Example: I might speak gravely of an earthquake or a car accident.

What kind of expression do you have on your face when you speak gravely to someone? When I speak gravely about something, I usually have a ________________ on my face.

Old Man Warner – reread pages 142-143 TOGETHER THINK-PAIR-SHARE ACADEMIC DISCUSSION

Wrap Up Whole Group Revisit…. How would you describe Old Man Warner? Why do you think the author included him in her story? I would describe Old Man Warner as…. I think the author included him in her story because ….

Walk-in-Work What is one way that students in middle school follow peer pressure? In middle school, some students follow peer pressure by… Materials rBook New participation tracker Binder

Set Up New Participation Tracker

Reread pages 148-149 I can reread and analyze details in order to infer the story’s theme.

Page 148 Academic Vocabulary The general atmosphere at school on the first day is full of excitement and nervousness. Complete on your own and then share your sentence with your partner. Make sure you share with fluency and expression!

THINK-PAIR-SHARE Think What is the general weather in this region at this time of year? During this time of year, the general weather is… We discussed __________ because ….. Based on _____________, we determined….

First Read – Looking for the Key Idea Answer on your own and the PICK 3. Stand up and share your answer with three people. BE READY TO SHARE YOUR AND YOUR PARTNERS RESPONSES TO THE GROUP!

The details help us infer what happens…. In paragraph 74, Tessie has drawn the slip with “the black spot Mr. Summers had made the night before with the heavy pencil in the coal-company office.” Paragraph 76 says that despite forgetting a lot of other details about the ritual, the villagers “still remembered to use stones.” This detail finally reveals the purpose of the annual lottery: to select one person to be stoned to death by the rest of the village. In paragraph 79, “a stone hit her on the side of the head.”

Consequences of Following Tradition Reread paragraphs 77-81 How do the plot events, characters reactions and character words help us think more deeply about the consequences of following tradition without reason?

Academic Discussion The villagers value tradition more than human life because ________. One convincing reason is that ________. My response is similar to ________’s. I also think that ________.

Academic Discussion Theme What is Shirley Jackson’s main message, or theme, in “The Lottery?” We know this tradition is awful—what is she trying to tell us about the lottery? I think the theme of The Lottery is _______________. My idea is similar to ________ (Name’s). I think the theme of the lottery is…. I had a different idea. I think the theme of The Lottery is ….. Another possible theme we have not considered is….. Now that we’ve talked about what the villagers value the most, let’s think a little more about the theme. What is Shirley Jackson’s main message, or theme, in “The Lottery?” We know this tradition is awful—what is she trying to tell us about the lottery?

Reading Strategy If we don’t stop to think abut theme, we will miss the opportunity to examine our own lives. How can you remind yourself to stop and think about theme as you read? As I read, I can remind myself to think about theme by…

Make an Inference

Complete page 133

The Takeaway Why is “The Lottery” an important story for us to read and think about? The Lottery is an important story for us to read and think about because…

Wrap Up Discussion