a
what day does the lottery happen?
The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full-summer day; the flowers were blossoming profusely and the grass was richly green.
define scold
scould
NOUN
dated
US
1.a person who nags or grumbles constantly (typically used
Old Man Warner, the ______ man in town
oldest
who said that the lottery was unfair?
tessie
Step 4:
Step 4: Map your essay’s structure
how many people are in the village?
three hundred people,
did Mr. summers have kids?
no
who picks if the husband isn't there?
wife
why did tessie say the lottery was unfair
n/a
- bc he didn't give enough time?
whats a thesis
a sentence or two that sums up your overall argument.
who assembled first
the children
The lottery was conducted--as were the square dances, the teen club, the Halloween program--by?
Mr. Summers
what color is the box?
black
1 Step 1 of the intro
hook
Choose one of the following and describe why it is a theme in The Lottery.
- Theme 1:.The reluctance of people to reject outdated traditions, ideas, rules, laws, and practices.
n/a
define reluctant
unwilling and hesitant; disinclined.
Mr. Graves, is a (hint: delivers letters)
postmaster
"Clyde Dunbar." broke his?
leg
step 2 of writing intro
Step 2: Give background information
depends on the story
define boisterous
(of a person, event, or behavior) noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy.
define murmur
murmur
[ˈmərmər]
NOUN
a soft, indistinct sound made by a person or group of people speaking quietly or at a distance.
"his voice was little more than a murmur"
2. Where does the story take place?
village
Step 3: of intro
Step 3: Present your thesis statement
depends on the answer?