"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson: Reading Comprehension and Analysis
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This printable literature worksheet covers Shirley Jackson's short story "The Lottery" for grades 6–8 students. It includes four multiple-choice comprehension questions on plot details, followed by three open-response prompts asking students to analyze foreshadowing, character representation, and dramatic irony. Useful for classroom discussion, reading comprehension checks, or homework after completing the story.
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