"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson - Spider Web Discussion

Today we will be discussing "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson.

Roles:

Host/Questions - Kira

Key Passage Leader - Hannah

Textual Evidence Investigator - Ben

Vocabulary Leader - Kodie

Goals:

I can determine meanings of words & phrases as they are used in a text (RI.9-10.4)

I can determine a theme or central idea in a text. (RL.9-10.2)

I can provide an objective summary of a text. (RL.9-10.2)

I can propel conversation by posing and responding to questions. (SL.9-10.1)

I can respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives. (SL.9-10.1.C)

Rules:

We will use textual evidence to support our ideas.

Everyone participates equally.

We will pay special attention to themes and vocabulary.

We will listen carefully and respectfully to one another.

We will take risks and dig deeper.

Our discussion builds.

Comments are not lost.

We keep balance and order.

Everyone is clearly understood.

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