A Raisin In The Sun ACT I A

A Raisin In The Sun ACT I

A Raisin in the Sun Four Corners Assignment 1. On your own paper, write down each opinion that is given. Then, circle the corresponding box (agree, pretty much agree, disagree, pretty much disagree). Give a one sentence reason to why you believe this. Provide two real-life examples to back up what you have said. You may get these from your own life, someone else’s life, film, literature, history, etc.

A Raisin in the Sun Four Corners Assignment 2. Now that you have finished writing down your own opinions, we will do our four corners activity. As we go over each opinion, move to the corner of the room that reflects your own decision. Be prepared to discuss your reasoning with the class.

Example: Statement: War is always necessary to preserve freedom Category: Pretty Much Disagree Reason: War can also be for the wrong reasons: money, religion, etc. Experiences: 1. The Vietnam War was tragic and bloody, and nothing happened because of it. 2. My friend, Usman, fought in the Iraq war and suffered PTSD because of it. He feels that it was pointless to be there.

People should do whatever it takes to accomplish their dreams.

Life is Fair

Inherited money should be equally split between family members.

Finances should be left to the man of the house.

People learn from their mistakes.

How someone acts in a crisis shows who they really are.

Love conquers all

Word Bank: Vocab Quiz 1 Furtively Stupor Vain Undistinguished Permeated Futile Pretenses Graft Raucous Doggedly

Act I Partner Discussion Questions With a partner, answer the following questions in complete sentences. You MUST include text evidence from Act I of A Raisin in the Sun to receive credit 1. The play begins with a rather long set of stage directions. List three words that describe the mood established by these stage directions. Pick one of these words that you think works best. Justify your decided word using textual evidence. 2. The scene starts with a conversation between Ruth and Walter. How does this conversation characterize their marriage? 3. Think back to the scene regarding the fifty cents that Travis wants for school. How does Travis eventually get the money? How do the stage directions in this scene help to indirectly characterize Walter? 4. Act I acts as an exposition, introducing the reader to the characters, as well as setting up a potential conflict. Predict what this conflict may be.

Journal 20: Write a 10 line scene with stage directions about the following idea Please take out your Notebook/Journal and write a Half Page about one of the following ideas: 1. Your family suddenly wins the lottery (you can use your actual family members, or you can make it up). What does it feel like to have all of that money? What conflicts may arise among family members and others? 2. Your family moves into a new neighborhood, but your neighbors don’t want you living there. They do everything to make your life unpleasant in your new home. Do you put up with it, or do you move out?