The Lottery Literary Elements

The setting tells us...

• When and where a story takes place.

• Who is in the story.

• What the sequence of events are in the story.

• Why we are reading the story (the overall message.)

The characters tell us...

• When and where a story takes place.

• Who is in the story.

• What the sequence of events are in the story.

• Why we are reading the story (the overall message.)

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

The plot tells us...

• When and where a story takes place.

• Who is in the story.

• What the sequence of events are in the story.

• Why we are reading the story (the overall message.)

The theme tells us...

• When and where a story takes place.

• Who is in the story.

• What the sequence of events are in the story.

• Why we are reading the story (the overall message.)

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the setting of the Lottery?

• June 27th at the village square

• February 14th in a big city

• At Tessie's house

• December 25th at the North Pole

What are the villagers like once the lottery begins?

• They were friendly and are greeting each other.

• The villagers seem nervous and quiet.

• They were excited.

• The villagers seemed angry.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

Who was the biggest supporter of the tradition of the Lottery.

• Mr. Graves

• Mrs. Hutchinson

• Old Man Warner

• Tessie Hutchinson

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.2

What happens at the end of the story?

• The villagers gather in the town square for an annual event.

• Mr. Summers prepares for the lottery.

• Tessie is chosen and yells "It's not fair!" as people throw stones at her.

• Little Davey is chosen and runsaway.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

What happens in the middle of the story?

• The villagers gather in the town square for an annual event.

• Mr. Summers prepares for the lottery.

• Tessie is chosen and yells "It's not fair!" as people throw stones at her.

• Little Davey is chosen and runsaway.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the theme of the story?

• Conformity: People go along with the crowd.

• Slow and steady wins the race.

• Sacrifice: you must give up something you love for the good of the group

• Tradition: Doing things the same is always a good idea.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.2