Exploring Themes and Symbols in The Lottery

Exploring Themes and Symbols in The Lottery

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RL.2.10, RI. 9-10.9, RL.2.2

+7

Standards-aligned

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

FREE Resource

Standards-aligned

CCSS.RL.2.10
,
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
,
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
,
CCSS.RL.4.3
,
CCSS.RL.4.4
,
CCSS.RL.6.2
,
CCSS.RL.7.2
,
CCSS.RL.8.2
,
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
,
The video explores Shirley Jackson's 'The Lottery', a story set in a small village where a traditional lottery takes place. The narrative unfolds with villagers gathering, drawing lots, and ultimately stoning the chosen individual, Tessie Hutchinson. The story critiques the mindless preservation of tradition, conformity, and the banality of evil. Key symbols like stones and the black box highlight the villagers' resistance to change. The analysis delves into themes of tradition, conformity, and the dark side of human nature.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the date June 27th in the story?

It is the day of the summer solstice.

It is the day of a local festival.

It is the day of the annual lottery.

It is the day of the town's founding.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who arrives with the black box to conduct the lottery?

Mr. Summers

The Postmaster

Old Man Warner

Bill Hutchinson

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the postmaster in the lottery?

He swears in Mr. Summers as the lottery official.

He organizes the gathering of stones.

He draws the first slip.

He announces the winner.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Old Man Warner say about the towns that have stopped holding lotteries?

They are setting a good example.

They are foolish.

They will regret it.

They are more advanced.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is selected in the first round of the lottery?

Mr. Summers

Bill Hutchinson

Old Man Warner

Tessie Hutchinson

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Tessie Hutchinson claim about the lottery process?

It is fair.

It is outdated.

It is unfair.

It is exciting.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major theme does the story 'The Lottery' address?

The dangers of blindly following tradition.

The importance of family.

The benefits of community rituals.

The joy of small-town life.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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