Exploring Annotations in 'The Lottery'

What initial thoughts does the teacher have about the title 'The Lottery'?

• It implies a routine and mundane event.

• It evokes ideas of winning, excitement, and prizes.

• It suggests a sense of loss and sadness.

• It indicates a historical event.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why does the teacher highlight the description of the clear and sunny day in the first paragraph?

• To describe the village's agricultural activities.

• To show the importance of weather in the story.

• To set the time of year as summer when people are happy and outside.

• To emphasize the beauty of the village.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does the teacher find 'weird' about the villagers' concern with getting home for noon dinner?

• It suggests the lottery is not as important as their routine.

• It shows the villagers' love for food.

• It indicates the lottery is a long event.

• It highlights the villagers' punctuality.

Why does the teacher find the children's feeling of liberty 'uneasy'?

• Because they are not used to freedom.

• Because they are afraid of the lottery.

• Because they miss their school routine.

• Because they value freedom and liberty, so it should not feel uneasy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What question does the teacher raise about Bobby Martin's pockets full of stones?

• What is Bobby's favorite game?

• What is Bobby going to do with the stones?

• Why is Bobby skipping rocks?

• Why is Bobby collecting flowers?

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does the teacher note about the men's behavior around the pile of stones?

• They are excited and laughing.

• They are standing close to the stones.

• They are away from the stones and their jokes are quiet.

• They are ignoring the stones completely.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What does the teacher find notable about the women's attire?

• They are dressed in work uniforms.

• They are wearing formal clothes.

• They are wearing colorful dresses.

• They are dressed in very plain clothes.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What contrast does the teacher highlight between Mr. Summers and Mr. Graves?

• Mr. Summers is jovial, while Mr. Graves' name reminds of death.

• Mr. Summers is strict, while Mr. Graves is lenient.

• Mr. Summers is young, while Mr. Graves is old.

• Mr. Summers is wealthy, while Mr. Graves is poor.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the black box symbolize according to the teacher?

• A new beginning.

• A symbol of hope.

• A symbol of wealth.

• Something bad or evil.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What theme does the teacher identify with the villagers' reluctance to replace the black box?

• The theme of innovation.

• The theme of tradition and resistance to change.

• The theme of community spirit.

• The theme of economic struggle.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2