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Teacher's Guide: A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry

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It's the American Dream! A house of your own, a better life, freedom to be who you want. But what happens when the dream withers? Lorraine Hansberry's award-winning drama, A Raisin in the Sun, offers some powerful answers to these questions. Guide readers through Hansberry's play with an Eight-page teacher's guide that provides comprehension, in-depth discussion questions, and a list of suggested research activities to broaden knowledge of issues and events of the times.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Have class members craft an argument essay in which they take a stand on the question of whether or not Raisin in the Sun is too dated for today's audiences
Classroom Considerations
  • Page numbers are for the Penguin Random House edition of the play
  • A protocol must be in place to assure a safe, respectful discussion of the themes of the play
Pros
  • Includes a list of other titles that address the same themes
Cons
  • None