Pursuing Dreams: A Raisin in the Sun

Lesson 14
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ELA

Unit 3

7th Grade

Lesson 14 of 27

Objective


Explain how the physical and historical setting of A Raisin in the Sun impacts characters. 

Readings and Materials


  • Play: A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry  pp. 86 – 95 — begin after "Beneatha and George exit"

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

What is significant about the Younger family buying a home in Clybourne Park? How does the location of the house shape the characters’ reaction to Mama’s news? Support your answer with two pieces of evidence from pages 92-93. 

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Key Questions


Close Read Questions

  • What does having their own house symbolize for Mama? Support your answer with two pieces of evidence from pages 91-94 and carefully explain your thinking.

  • What does having this house symbolize for Ruth? Support your answer with two pieces of evidence from pages 92-94 and carefully explain your thinking.

  • What does Mama buying the house symbolize to Walter? Support your answer with evidence from pages 91-95 and carefully explain your thinking.

Discussion Questions

  • Do you think Mama has achieved the American Dream now that she is purchasing a house? Explain your thinking.

Vocabulary


Text-based

misgivings

n.

(p. 89)

doubts or concerns about something

hostility

n.

(p. 92)

anger and aggression

exuberant

adj.

(p. 93)

very enthusiastic

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. 96 – 109

While reading, answer the following questions.

  • What happens when Mrs. Johnson comes to visit?

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Common Core Standards


  • RL.7.3 — Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).

Supporting Standards

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