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1 . Have a listen to an NBC Audio recording of The Lottery here:  http://www.sffaudio.com/?p=19477 .        Enrichment : Consider listening to some of the other podcasts or radio downloads.  I remember falling asleep at night listening to a radio show called The Shadow .  It certainly enriched my dreams!        2. Read up on Shirley Jackson here:  http://shirleyjackson.org/   3. Shirley Jackson is an author who has experienced having her work banned or censored.  Read up on this here:  http://www.brighthubeducation.com/homework-help-literature/124073-banning-and-censorship-of-the-lottery-by-shirley-jackson/      Question : Why do you think this story has been banned in this way?  Do you think this tale might be met with similar opposition in some parts of the world today?  Where?  Why or why n ot? 4. Many of the stories we see or hear today have been ...

Welcome to the classroom outside of the classroom.  This year I will be experimenting with the "Flipped Classroom" idea.  ( http://prezi.com/-vbtn0xnnyzx/my-flipped-classroom/ ) Lectures, links and various posts to this blog will be required viewing during various units throughout the year.  You will find cues and reminders to visit this blog and/or the classroom Facebook group on the front whiteboard in our classroom.  It is your responsibility to stay abreast of this information. Our first unit will explore Short Stories.   Before viewing the links below consider the purpose of storytelling.  Why do we tell stories? Are there stories that are retold in your family?  How are stories portrayed in our media?  What is the relationship between truth and fiction?  Why do we have metaphor ? (Please view the TEDEd link by Jane Hershfield ) To prepare for upcoming activities and assignments consider keeping a notebook nearby to jot down ...