Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery” and “Charles” August 13, 2014

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Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery” and “Charles” August 13, 2014 I can complete the graphic organizer for “The Lottery”. I can use context clues to determine the meaning of words in text. I can compare and contrast characters using a Venn diagram. I can make inferences and draw conclusions from dialogue and narrative in text.

Writer’s Notebook Write in paragraph format. Date your entries. Today is August 15, 2014. Respond to the prompts thoughtfully. These prompts can NOT be answered in one sentence.

Writer’s Notebook Prompt: Think about your experience of being in kindergarten. Develop a list of rules for behavior in a kindergarten classroom. What would a “good” student look like? What would a “bad” student look like?

Show What You Know: You have 10 minutes to finish. Take a piece of butcher paper. Divide it into 5 sections. Title the first section THEME. Then choose one question from each of theme categories to answer. Be sure to put the question number. Title the second section SYMBOLS. Some possible symbols could include: The black box The color black, The stones, the name Summers. There are so many more…Choose two symbols and explain what they symbolize. Provide an illustration in this section. Title the third section FORESHADOWING. List two examples of foreshadowing. Be sure to use quotes from the text. Title the fourth section IRONY. Describe three instances of situational irony. Remember, situational irony is when the outcome is different from what is expected. Title the fifth section Beyond the Plot. Choose one of the questions, not number 7, to answer using critical thinking skills to deeply exam the story. I can complete the graphic organizer for “The Lottery”.

Share What You KNOW Listen as each group shares their responses.

Before Reading: Context Clues for Shirley Jackson’s “Charles” Find the vocabulary words in the story. Highlight the word. Using the context clues, determine a meaning for the word. Write the meaning of the word. renounced awed raucous matronly enormously simultaneously incredulously I can use context clues to determine the meaning of words in text

During Reading: Compare and Contrast As you read “Charles” note the similarities and differences between Laurie and Charles. Create a Venn diagram on your paper. List the feature of each character that are different from each other in the outer circles. Then write the traits that the two characters share in the inner circle. I can compare and contrast characters using a Venn diagram.

During and After Reading: Make Inferences Remember an inference is a conclusion drawn from dialogue or narrative. Read the context for each statement. Make an inference in the right –hand column by responding to the question in the left-hand column. I can make inferences and draw conclusions from dialogue and narrative in text.

Story Elements Chart Complete the story elements chart on your own paper.

Comprehension Check Complete the comprehension questions. Describe the setting of “The Lottery”. How does the mood change from the beginning to the end of “The Lottery”? List two examples of symbolism in “The Lottery”. What is a possible theme of “The Lottery”? List three “bad” behaviors of Charles. Why do Laurie’s parents think kindergarten is too “unsettling” for Laurie? Describe the impression that Laurie’s parents had of Charles ‘s parents. What is a possible theme in “Charles”? How does Shirley Jackson use the element of surprise in both stories? Which story did you like best? Why?