Pre-Reading "The Lottery"

"The Lottery"

Pre-reading Activity

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What is the definition of a lottery? 

What do you think of when you hear the word “lottery”?

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Describe a particular lottery that you know of and explain the way in which the greater community benefits from the running of this lottery?

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Consider what you know about small towns. What are some characteristics of a small town or community? Have you ever been to a small town? What was it like?

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Ritual = : a ceremonial act or action. : a formal and customarily repeated act or series of acts.

Tradition = customs or beliefs passed down from generation to generation

What is the purpose of tradition and ritual in people's lives and in the life of a community? Why are traditions maintained?