PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Lorraine Hansberry: "A Raisin in the Sun": Analyzing Theme
In this interactive lesson, discover how literary techniques like setting, characterization, and conflict contribute to the overarching theme of a text. Through analysis of Lorraine Hansberry's iconic play A Raisin in the Sun, explore...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "A Raisin in the Sun" by Lorraine Hansberry
Selected (7) reading passages (grades 8-10) to pair with the drama "A Raisin in the Sun" by Lorraine Hansberry. When a struggling African-American family receives a large insurance check, a conflict erupts on how to spend the money....
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: A Raisin in the Sun
This site features discussion questions to go along with each scene of the play "A Raisin in the Sun," by Lorraine Hansberry. Students will gain a broader perspective of Hansberry's work when they visit this site.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Learning Guides: A Raisin in the Sun
In addition to offering a summary of A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry, this guide contains notes on themes, a collection of quotes, character profiles, interactive quizzes, and a list of study questions suitable for reviewing...
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: "A Raisin in the Sun" Teacher Guide
This teacher's guide offers comprehension questions, activity/exploration ideas, and in-depth discussion questions.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Quest for the American Dream in "Raisin"
This unique online lesson explores the term "The American Dream," and applies it to Hansberry's play "A Raisin in the Sun." Students define what they believe is "The American Dream," and then modify that belief based on a thorough study...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Contemporary Drama: Act I: An American Dream
This is an introduction to Act I of "A Raisin in the Sun" by Lorraine Hansberry which focuses on "how the social, educational, and political climate of the 1950s affected African Americans' quest for 'The American Dream.'" It features...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: American Masters Collection: Lorraine Hansberry
This is a collection of eight video lessons about Lorraine Hansberry and her famous play "Raisin in the Sun."
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry
This primary source set includes photographs, documents, and news footage that provide context for the challenges characters face in the play.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Lorraine Hansberry
Have you ever read any of Lorraine Hansberry's work? Use this site featuring links to lesson plans for "A Raisin in the Sun."
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Unlocking Symbolism/themes in Drama
Online lesson which uses Hansberry's "Raisin in the Sun" to teach the concepts of symbolism and theme in a dramatic work. Students learn the importance and significance of these terms as they study this work and other works of drama....
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Contemporary Drama: Vocabulary
This lesson focuses on vocabulary. It features links to "A Raisin in the Sun" vocabulary handout, Free Rice: English Vocabulary Game, and the online dictionary Vocabulary.com. It also offers "A Raisin in the Sun" vocabulary interactives.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Contemporary Literature: Contemporary Drama
This introduction to contemporary drama focuses on the elements or characteristics of drama and the theme of the American Dream. It features the play A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry, which is set in the 1950s.
African American Literature Book Club
African American Literature Book Club: Lorraine Hansberry
This site focuses on Lorraine Hansberry, author of A Raisin in the Sun, including a short biography, "The Lorraine Hansbury: Mini -Documentary" video [10:38], and links to four of her books.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Sidney Poitier
This is a biography of Sidney Poitier. It emphasizes Poitier's strength of character, both in the roles he has played and in his personal life.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: American Literature: Contemporary Prose: Prose Choices
This lesson offers a list of comtemporary nine novels and two plays from which students will select one to read and analyze. A short synopsis is provided for each work.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Review Redux: Literary Criticism Through Reception Moments
Literature takes on a life of its own as students take a hands-on approach to exploring A Raisin in the Sun for cultural and historical context.
A&E Television
Biography: Lorraine Hansberry
The information contained in this site gives a life summary, and highlights of the playwright's early years, past and current succes and private life.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Phylicia Rashad
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Phylicia Rashad, an American actress who first gained fame for her work on the television series The Cosby Show (1984-92) and later became the first black woman to win (2004) a Tony Award...
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Lorraine Hansberry
Site offers a good biographical sketch of Lorraine Hansberry, along with a link to more information and a list of selected works.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: African American Playwrights
Learn about the drama of five African American playwrights: James Baldwin, Amiri Baraka, Lorraine Hansberry, Langston Hughes, and Ntozake Shange.
Baertracks
Creative Quotations: Ruby Dee
These are Ruby Dee's personal quotes that reflect her values and life themes. If you scroll down to the bottom of the page, you will find the sources of the quotes listed.
Curated OER
A Scene From the Play
This surprisingly rich site offers perspective on the opening of Hansberry's famous play on Broadway, as well as a radio segment for listening, a video clip of Hansberry, biographical information, and pictures.