1. Aim: How can we prepare for the Shared Inquiry discussion on "The Lottery"?
Do Now: 1. Would you want to live in a totalitarian state? Why or why not?
2. Think of movies/TV shows that highlight Totalitarianism.

2. Total, Centralized State Control
Totalitarianism—government that dominates every aspect of life
Totalitarian leader is often dynamic* and persuasive
*pertaining to or characterized by energy or effective action; vigorously active or forceful; energetic: the dynamic president of the firm.

3. Police Terror Government uses police to spy on and intimidate people
“Normally, the police are expected to respond to criminal activity and protect the citizens. In a totalitarian state, the police serve enforce the central government’s policies.” (p. 874)

4. exercises absolute authority dominates the government business labor
Ideology
sets goals of the state
glorified aims of the state
glorified govern
Dynamic Leader
unites people
symbolizes government
encourages popular support through force of will
Dictatorship & One-Party Rule
exercises absolute authority
dominates the government
State Control of Society
business
labor
housing
education
Modern Technology
mass communication to spread propaganda
advance military weapons
Methods of Enforcement:
police terror
indoctrination
censorship
persecution
State Control
of Individuals
demands loyalty
denies basic liberties
expects personal sacrifice for the good of the state
TOTALITARIANISM

5. Share Out (Focus Question): “Why does the town keep the ritual of the lottery?”
Recap: “The Lottery”
What happens in the story?
How does it relate to Totalitarianism?
I want students to look for evidence in the hopes of answering the question as myself/Ellie read aloud.

6. HW#52
1. Answer the question using your evidence. 2. Create at least three questions about the story for the S.I. discussion tomorrow.