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Literature worksheet on Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" with multiple-choice questions and analysis prompts for grades 6–8.
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"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.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Literature
Grade Level:
6th – 8th Grades
Updated July 2026

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