Parent Guide > The Lottery
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson.
In Shirley Jackson's short story "The Lottery," an entire town participates in a ritual that turns surprisingly sinister.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Justice, Freedom & Equality, Morality, and Social Pressure as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What is fair?", "What are the effects of following the crowd?", and "Why do people do bad things?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "The Lottery" about?
- What did you learn about Justice, Freedom & Equality?
- What did you learn about Morality?
- What did you learn about Social Pressure?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: