Now that you've completed the story...

What character do you think ends up being the "lamb to the slaughter"? Why?

Lamb to the slaughter

Based on what you read yesterday, who is the "lamb to the slaughter" in the story? What do you think Mrs. Maloney's reaction to her husband's news will be?

Lamb to the slaugher

What does the expression mean? what do you think the story might be about?

Make an inference.

Read the following passage:


Arthur looked up from his dinner. “I don’t understand you.”
“What does that mean?”
“Let it go,” he told her.
Norma ate in silence. Suddenly, she put her fork down. “Suppose it’s a genuine offer?” she said.
Arthur stared at her.
“Suppose it’s a genuine offer?”
“All right, suppose it is?” He looked incredulous. “What would you like to do? Get the button back and push it? Murder someone?”
Norma looked disgusted. “Murder.”
“How would you define it?”
“If you don’t even know the person?” Norma said.


Inference: Who do you think, Arthur or Norma, is more curious about the button?

Prediction: Who is more likely to use the button?

Make a prediction

In today's class we are going to focus on two terms, prediction and inference. Based on what you already know about predicting, make a prediction about what the story "Button, Button" is about and what decision the characters will make.

Button, Button

Suppose you came home one day and found a box with a button in it. On the box there was a note saying ‘If you push the button, somebody will die, and you will get $50,000.’ What would you do with the box?
Don't just give your choice, but explain your reason!