Teach Anton Chekhov’s The Lottery Ticket with confidence using this ready-to-use High School English short story study and comprehension resource. Designed for secondary classrooms, this printable unit includes a structured student workbook and a clear teacher guide to support close reading, analysis, and writing skills.
This print-and-teach short story unit guides students through key literary elements such as character development, setting, figurative language, and author intent, while encouraging thoughtful discussion and written responses. Ideal for busy teachers, this resource removes the need for planning from scratch and allows you to focus on meaningful instruction.
Perfect for High School English and ELA, this Chekhov short story study is well suited to students in Years 7–11 (approximately ages 13–17) and works effectively as part of a short story unit, skills revision block, or exam preparation sequence.
What’s included in the student booklet
• Short story structure and literary elements notes
• Author research task on Anton Chekhov
• Guided close reading and annotation activities
• Comprehension questions with detailed answers
• Language techniques and author craft focus
• Creative writing extension task
• Essay structure and planning pages
• Sample teacher unit plan for easy implementation
Why teachers choose this resource
• Fully prepared and classroom-ready
• Supports comprehension, inference, and analytical thinking
• Clear scaffolding for annotation and written responses
• Builds confidence in text response and essay writing
• Flexible for full units, revision lessons, or relief teaching
This The Lottery Ticket short story study offers a practical, engaging way to explore Chekhov’s ideas while strengthening essential English skills. A low-prep, high-impact addition to any secondary English program — easy to teach and effective in the classroom.
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Years 8-11
22 pages
2-3 weeks
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