The Lottery Annotation Guide

Hailey·

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This resource provides a critical analysis and annotation guide for Shirley Jackson's short story 'The Lottery'. It includes learning objectives that focus on understanding the themes of tradition, conformity, and violence, as well as evaluating the literary techniques used in the narrative. A success criteria rubric outlines the expectations for student annotations and analysis, while background information about Shirley Jackson and the historical context of the story is provided to enhance comprehension. Major themes are tracked with suggested evidence from the text, and guided annotations are included to assist students in understanding key literary elements such as foreshadowing and setting. Additionally, students are prompted to reflect on their emotional responses to the story's progression and analyze arguments regarding the resistance to change embodied by the character Old Man Warner, all highlighting the societal implications of blind adherence to tradition.