Lesson Plan

A Stone's Throw Away - The Dangers Of Tradition: The Lottery

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Shirley Jackson's short story "The Lottery" is the anchor text for a lesson that teaches young readers how to use the Tip of the Iceberg strategy to go below the surface of a tale. After reading the short story and an article about the dangers of tradition, scholars create a petition for either a new school tradition or the removal of an old one.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Set aside extra prep time to prepare the many materials required for the lesson
Classroom Considerations
  • A link is provided to a PDF of the Tip of the Iceberg strategy
  • Requires project equipment for the videos and the presentation

Pros
  • The PowerPoint presentation walks learners through the steps of the lesson
  • The eight-page lesson is richly detailed
Cons
  • None
Common Core