Pursuing Dreams: A Raisin in the Sun

Lesson 15
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ELA

Unit 3

7th Grade

Lesson 15 of 27

Objective


Identify and contrast different characters’ perspectives in A Raisin in the Sun, and explain how they change.

Readings and Materials


  • Play: A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry  pp. 96 – 109

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

How does Walter’s perspective of the world change once Mama gives him the money? Provide evidence from pages 106-109 to demonstrate his perspective both before and after this event, and carefully explain your thinking. 

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Key Questions


Close Read Questions

  • What does Beneatha’s conversation with George on page 96-97 reveal about the differences between them and their perspectives of the world? Provide at least two pieces of specific evidence to support your answer. 

  • What is Mrs. Johnson’s perspective on the Youngers’s move? How does Hansberry develop her perspective? Support your answer with two pieces of evidence from the text.

  • How and why has Mama’s perspective on the importance of the money changed? How does Hansberry communicate this change in perspective? Provide evidence from pages 106-107 to support your answer. 

Discussion Questions

  • Do you think Mama made the right choice to give Walter Lee some of the money? Why or why not?

    OR

    How do Walter’s promises to Travis reflect the American dream?

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Vocabulary


Text-based

undaunted

adj.

(p. 101)

not intimidated or discouraged

Homework


To ensure that students are prepared for the next lesson, have students complete the following reading for homework. Use guidance from the next lesson to identify any additional language or background support students may need while independently engaging with the text.

  • Play: A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry  pp. 110 – 124 — end at "the bell rings"

While reading, answer the following questions.

  • How has Ruth and Walter’s relationship changed since Mama gave him the money?

  • How does Walter and Beneatha’s relationship seem different? Explain your thinking.

  • Who is Mr. Lindner? 

  • Why does he come to the Younger apartment? What does he offer them?

  • How does the Younger family respond to his offer?

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Common Core Standards


  • RL.7.6 — Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators in a text.

Supporting Standards

L.7.6
RL.7.1
RL.7.2
RL.7.3
RL.7.4
RL.7.10
SL.7.1
SL.7.6
W.7.1
W.7.1.a
W.7.1.b
W.7.9
W.7.9.a
W.7.10
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