How 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 forms of discrimination in the Jim Crow era and read poems by Langston Hughes. Learners then analyze the play and complete writing assignments using the given prompts.

Concepts

lorraine hansberry, the american dream, a raisin in the sun, harlem, the civil rights movement

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Classroom Considerations

• An additional resource contains a presentation for the play, which is not available but not necessary for the lesson

Pros

• Provides links to additional lessons in the unit
• Includes worksheets and graphic organizers for the lesson, all of which are versatile and adaptable for other plays, novels and short stories

Cons

• None

Common Core

CCRA.R.1 CCRA.R.2 CCRA.R.3 CCRA.R.9