Shirley Jackson
Dear Dominic,
We are learning about an author named Shirley Jackson because we will be reading a story
written by her. Some things I have learned about her is that she was an author from about
1949 to about 1985. She has written many books which include a The Lottery, The Haunting of
Hill House, We Have Always Lived in the Castle, Life Among the Savages, and much more. I also
learned she was born in San Fransisco on December 14, 1916 and started writing poetry and
short stories as a teenager. In 1949 was when she wrote her most famous short story called
“The Lottery”. Shirley Jackson was one of the best authors during her time period.
It was a tough time when Jackson was born because it was the middle of “World War One”.
Jackson was also alive during when colored people were segregated so she saw some bad
things. Jackson was alive during many rough times but she obviously did not let that bother
her because she was one of the best authors of her time. Jackson should be a great example
to us and teach us not to let anything distract us from pursuing and conquering our dreams
and never give up.
Sincerely, Parker
We are learning about an author named Shirley Jackson because we will be reading a story
written by her. Some things I have learned about her is that she was an author from about
1949 to about 1985. She has written many books which include a The Lottery, The Haunting of
Hill House, We Have Always Lived in the Castle, Life Among the Savages, and much more. I also
learned she was born in San Fransisco on December 14, 1916 and started writing poetry and
short stories as a teenager. In 1949 was when she wrote her most famous short story called
“The Lottery”. Shirley Jackson was one of the best authors during her time period.
It was a tough time when Jackson was born because it was the middle of “World War One”.
Jackson was also alive during when colored people were segregated so she saw some bad
things. Jackson was alive during many rough times but she obviously did not let that bother
her because she was one of the best authors of her time. Jackson should be a great example
to us and teach us not to let anything distract us from pursuing and conquering our dreams
and never give up.
Sincerely, Parker