Lesson 8 Exam Prep + The Lottery

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 4

What happened in America:
1940 - 1950

The Lottery

We are going to read the "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. Read along with your copy while we listen to a recording of the story.

While we listen, underline adjectives and descriptions that create an image in your mind.

https://www.newyorker.com/podcast/fiction/a-m-homes-reads-shirley-jackson

In pairs/threes, discuss in English:

1. What is the historic context of the story? What is the author commenting on?

2. Your first impression and final impression of the story.

What did(n't) you expect?

3.  Questions  2 + 3 + 6

4. The theme of the story

What is the historic context of the story?

How is the title ''The Lottery'' misleading?

What is the theme of the story?

Why did this story make a lot of people angry when it was first published?

https://www.newyorker.com/podcast/fiction/a-m-homes-reads-shirley-jackson

Prepping for your English Oral

In pairs/threes discuss in English:

• Which of the books you've read have left the most favorable impression on you?
• Which book would you (not) want to talk about during your oral and why?
• Which character would from one of your books would you (not) want to date and why?

https://www.newyorker.com/podcast/fiction/a-m-homes-reads-shirley-jackson