The Crucible

Lesson 2
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ELA

Unit 7

10th Grade

Lesson 2 of 22

Objective


Finish “The Lottery” and explain how Jackson’s tone serves to underscore the horror of the events in the story.

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Target Task


Multiple Choice

What is the main effect of the author waiting to reveal the fate of the lottery winner until the end?

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Writing Prompt

Explain how the author characterizes Tess. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Key Questions


Questions for Homework Review: 

  • What order are the names being called in?
  • How is the crowd reacting as people go up?
  • How does the author describe how people hold the papers once they draw them? What might this mean?
  • What is happening over in the “North Village” and what does Warner think of it?
  • How is Mrs. Dunbar feeling?
  • What evidence on p. 4 continues to reinforce our hypothesis?
  • How does the author create rising action?

End of “The Lottery” Questions:

  • Who has “won” the lottery?
  • Track this person’s reaction. What is wrong here?
  • What line is repeated? What is the impact of the repetition?
  • How is Tess characterized?
  • What happens to the “winner” of the lottery? Be specific.

Notes


During the review of the homework reading (p. 4), students should notice that alphabetical order is a very impersonal, routine way to do things. However, the people are quite anxious during the process. 

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