Unveiling Irony and Figurative Language in “The Lottery”

• English
• 7th Grade

Unveiling Irony and Figurative Language in “The Lottery”

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to identify plot elements, figurative language, and irony in 'The Lottery'.

What do you already know about 'The Lottery'?

Introduction to 'The Lottery'

Plot overview and key characters.

Plot Elements

Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

Figurative Language

Identifying similes, metaphors, and personification in the text.

Interactive Activity: Figurative Language Hunt

Identify and analyze figurative language in small groups.

Irony in 'The Lottery'

Types of irony: verbal, situational, and dramatic.

Interactive Activity: Irony Scenarios

Analyze scenarios and determine the type of irony present.

Activities for Below Level Learners

Visual aids and simplified language for comprehension.

Activities for On Level Learners

Group discussions and guided analysis of text excerpts.

Activities for Above Grade Level Learners

Critical analysis and creative writing prompts.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.