The Lottery Ticket
Comprehension Instructional
Sequence Module
(CISM)
Lesson Essential Question
• # the paragraphs
• Write the LEQ on page 4 of your short story and attempt to
answer it just based on what you already know:
• What are some negative consequences that can
come from winning the lottery?
Vocabulary
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Highlight and define the following in context:
Lot (p1)
Lapsed (p3)
Skepticism (p8)
Mockery (p8)
Astonished (p10)
Tantalize (p15)
Despondently (p27)
Begrudge (p34)
Vocab Shoulder Partner
Activity
• Pick one word to make a poster on
• On your poster, include:
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Word
Definition in your own words
Illustration
Synonym
• Hang your poster in designated area
• Gallery walk
Text Coding
• Write code on the top of your first page
• Money/Financial = $
• Positive Consequence = P
• Negative Consequence = N
Directed Note-taking
• Work with your partner to answer the guiding
question: What kind of changes can take
place when you win the lottery?
Example:
Notes
• Family gets greedy
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P
N
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Modified Cooperative Learning
• # off by fours
• Meet in designated answer to discuss answers to the guiding
question you found
• Come back and share with your partner and
update each of your directed note-taking
organizers
Redirect on LEQ
• Go back to the LEQ you wrote on the back page and answer it
to the best of your ability. Use your resources.
• Some negative consequences that can
come from winning the lottery are …
Question Generation
• Create one question that deals with either money, negative
consequences or positive consequences
• Write it on the sticky note and post on the board
• Example: I wonder how much money $75,000 was in those
days?
FCAT-Style Question
• According to the text, what can the reader infer is a negative
result of winning the lottery:
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A. You may never be home because of travelling.
B. You may be closer to family members.
C. Family members may take advantage of you.
D. You can buy additional properties, which brings more
responsibility.
Cease and Desist Letters
• Using your phone or the dictionary, define
“cease” and “desist” in your own words.
• What is a cease and desist letter is?
• Using Google, research and takes notes on
the components (pieces) of a cease and
desist letter.
RAFT
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Role: Lawyer
Audience: Lottery winner’s family member
Format: Cease and desist letter
Topic: Your client, who won $3M, is being harassed by a longlost family member who is currently in prison for grand theft
and robbery. Family member is continuously calling and
writing asking for money.
• Requirements: You must use at least one of your vocabulary
words in your letter. Letter must be typed, 12 point, Arial font.
Save it in your PERSONAL server.
• Printed letter due tomorrow with your entire packet.