Pursuing Dreams: A Raisin in the Sun

Lesson 19
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ELA

Unit 3

7th Grade

Lesson 19 of 27

Objective


Identify characters’ points of view in A Raisin in the Sun and explain how the playwright develops differences and changes in perspective.

Readings and Materials


  • Play: A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry  pp. 131 – 140 — end at "...and hold on to what you got"

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

How has Mama’s perspective on her dreams changed since the revelation that the money is gone? How does Hansberry develop her perspective? Support your answer with two pieces of specific evidence from the text.

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Key Questions


Close Read Questions

  • How and why has losing the money changed Beneatha’s perspective on being a doctor? Support your answer with specific evidence from pages 132-133. 

  • Who is the only character in the Younger family whose perspective has not changed since the news that the money is gone? How does Hansberry develop this character’s perspective? Support your answer with two pieces of specific evidence from the text.

Discussion Questions

  • What are the risks and benefits of idealism? Would you rather be an idealist or a realist?

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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. 140 – 151

While reading, answer the following questions.

  • Whom does Walter call? Why?

  • What does Walter eventually decide to do?

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