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The Lottery by Shirley Jackson - Think, Chat, & Write

Think, chat and write activity for The Lottery: students choose a discussion prompt, talk it through with a partner, jot notes from that conversation, then write a response that draws on both.
Grades
Grades 7–10, Middle School, High School
File type
Microsoft PowerPoint
Editable
Yes

Updated Oct 02, 2026

Subject
ELA, Literature
Topic
The Lottery, comprehension
Resource types
Activities
Editable
Yes

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This resource is a The Lottery by Shirley Jackson - Think, Chat & Write.

This is a great comprehension activity that will keep students engage and excited!

Students will pick a prompt to think about. They must be prepared to chat about this prompt in small groups or with a partner after their think time is up.

The interactive slides will allow them to jot down comments from their partner discussion as well as respond to their chosen prompt.

This can be accessed as a Google Slides and assigned into Google Classroom, but you may also choose to download & use it as a PowerPoint.

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Learning objectives

  • Discuss a prompt about conformity, character motives or word choice in The Lottery
  • Write a response that combines their own thinking with a partner's ideas

Skills covered

  • Partner discussion — students talk through a chosen prompt and record their partner's comments
  • Written synthesis — students fold their partner notes into a final written answer

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