The Lottery eNotes Teaching Guide
by eNotes
- Released October 09, 2019
- Language Arts and Literature subjects
- 10 pages
Grade Levels
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Grade 9
Excerpt
This guide highlights some of the most salient aspects of Shirley Jackson's “The Lottery” before you begin teaching. In helping guide your students through the text, they will gain insight into symbolism in literature and important themes surrounding the role of ritual, tradition, and the nature of human society.
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