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\nA Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry\n

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\nA set of 14 primary sources provides background for a study of Lorraine Hansberry's drama, A Raisin in the Sun. Featured are images from stage productions of the play, white supremacy protests, a clip from a television interview, and...\n
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\nTeacher's Guide: A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry\n

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\nIt's the American Dream! A house of your own, a better life, freedom to be who you want. But what happens when the dream withers? Lorraine Hansberry's award-winning drama, A Raisin in the Sun, offers some powerful answers to these...\n
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\nA Teacher's Guide to the Signet and Plume Editions of the Screenplay Lorraine Hansberry's Raisin in the Sun\n

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\nAlthough they may be based on a novel, a screenplay is not a novel and is read differently. This teacher's guide to Lorraine Hansberry's Raisin in the Sun teaches readers how to read a screenplay, analyze camera instructions, and...\n
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\n4 Corners Pre-reading Strategy for A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry\n

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\nHigh schoolers consider different statements based on the themes from Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun, and decide what they think of the statement. They share their ideas as a class and discuss all sides to a idea. \n
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\nBioPoem Multicultural Activity For A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry\n

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\nYoung scholars write a biopoem. In this literature and poetry writing lesson, students write a biopoem about the characters in A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry following a specific given format. Examples and format are included.\n
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\nDefine My Own Destiny: Using Arrested Development and Lauryn Hill to Teach Hansberry's Raisin in the Sun\n

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\nLiterary themes don't just belong to literature. High schoolers listen to the lyrics of modern songs by Arrested Development, Lauryn Hill, and others to enhance their study and to connect to characters, conflicts, and themes of...\n
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\nA Raisin in the Sun Quiz\n

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\nReaders respond to 25 multiple choice questions about Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun in an online interactive reading comprehension worksheet. Once they complete the assignment, learners may submit their...\n
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\nLorraine Hansberry's \"A Raisin in the Sun\"\n

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\nStudents translate the print based content of the play by utilizing mixed media skills to communicate an argument. In this play translation lesson, students analyze and translate the play A Raisin in the Sun and explore themes from the...\n
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\nA Raisin in the Sun\n

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\nOr does it explode? Discuss the ultimate deferred dream in Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun with a handy crossword puzzle that reviews key names and details from the play.\n
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\nActivity Analysis #3\n

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\nNinth graders, before being introduced to the novel \"A Raisin in the Sun\" by Lorraine Hansberry, experience of variety of activities dealing with raisins and dreams. They begin by writing a short essay predicting what they think will...\n
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\nA Raisin in the Sun: Whose \"American Dream\"?\n

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\nHow does Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun factor into a discussion of the American dream? High schoolers define the American dream and recognize the historical setting of the play. Additionally, they identify...\n
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\nAct It Out!\n

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\nAn effective way to demonstrate understanding is by synthesizing one's own work. Use a creative lesson designed for a unit on Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun for small groups to show what they know about the play,...\n
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\nA Raisin in the Sun and Dreams Deferred\n

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\nTo conclude a study of A Raisin in the Sun and to prepare for a visit to the Lewis Museum, class members analyze Langston Hughes' poem \"Harlem.\" Learners then draw connections to characters in the play and to their own experiences...\n
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\nScene Writing: Literacy and Playwriting\n

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\nDrama is ever-present in our daily lives and eloquently depicted on stage. Middle schoolers practice writing scenes based on different prompts and frameworks, and then perform those creative scenes for their classmates. The...\n
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\nFinal Project for Unit on Hansberry's \"A Raisin in the Sun\"\n

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\nTwelfth graders read and analyze Act III of \"A Raisin in the Sun.\" They write and create the first scene of an imaginary Act IV, writing dialogue, themes, and stage direction for the characters.\n
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\nLet Your Motto Be Resistance: African American Portraits: Grades 3-5\n

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\nStudents explore the contributions of African Americans of the 20th century. For this African American history lesson, students examine portraits of Muhammad Ali, Romare Bearden, Lorraine Hansberry, Judith Jamison, and Leontyne Price in...\n
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\nA Raisin In The Sun\n

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\nTenth graders complete a brief journal entry explaining what they would do with one million dollars. They read and discuss \"Dream Deferred\" by Langston Hughes. Students finish reading Act I of A Raisin In The Sun and identify the...\n
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\nThe Great Debate\n

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\nGroups of learners investigate the persuasive genre of writing as they research and present on an issue. They research the Internet (possible websites are included) for a topic and locate information to present to the opposing team. In...\n
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\nIdentity in A Raisin in the Sun\n

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\nNinth graders read the play, \"A Raisin in the Sun,\" and participate in a class discussion about \"identity.\" They discuss racial identity and examine and interpret how community influences a personal identity. They demonstrate how...\n
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\nReQuest Strategy: Reciprocal Questioning\n

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\nExplore reciprocal questioning with this ReQuest comprehension strategy. After reading a passage, learners first question the teacher, trying to \"stump\" her. Then it is the teacher's turn to ask the pupils questions. All correct answers...\n
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\nI know Why the Caged Bird Sings - Essay Questions\n

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\nIn this literature activity, learners respond to 15 short answer and essay questions about Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.\n
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\nHarlem (Dream Deferred) Questions\n

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\nIn this reading comprehension instructional activity, students respond to 6 short answer and essay questions based on the Langton Hughes poem.\n
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\nDirected Reading Thinking Activity: \"A Raisin in the Sun\"\n

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\nStudents predict outcomes of a text. In this comprehension strategy lesson, students read a poem and compare it to the play A Raisin in the Sun. Students discuss their similarities and the power of dreams.\n
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\nProblematic Situation For A Raisin In the Sun\n

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\nHigh schoolers explore the different perspectives within the text. In this language arts lesson, students read A Raisin in the Sun and discuss what they would do if they were in the same position as the Younger family.\n
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