A Raisin in the Sun
We are beginning a unit on The American Dream and reading several pieces that have to do with that theme.
Day 1 / 2 -Unit Introduction (download Unit Overview here)
We discussed where you might be in 10 years, what your dreams might be, and how you might achieve them.
Students were asked to consider this:
It’s April 27, 2022. You have come to your old favorite pizza place in your home town for a planned reunion with a few of your friends from high school. Ten years ago you and these close friends you are about to meet again were having a serious discussion about your individual dreams or vision for your future. The discussion was so good that you agreed to meet at this location in ten years to check with each other on your progress toward realizing your dreams/vision. You are early and have time to reflect and write some notes to share with your friends who will be arriving soon. Reflect on your progress in your journey toward realizing your dreams/vision and on the positive steps you have taken toward your goal. Jot down some notes to share with your friends when they arrive:
First describe: (2 minutes) · what you look like, · what you are wearing, · where you are, and · the way you are feeling. Now, write about: (10-15 minutes) · your progress toward realizing the dreams/vision you talked about ten years ago. What have you accomplished?
Students also completed a survey about their future. Click Here
Then they received a theme to write about My Dream for My Life
Homework-Complete Rough Draft for next class!
Day 3
Today we peer edited the draft of My Dream for My Life. Students will finish the draft for homework due. You will turn in four things with this. The quick write we did last class, the survey, the rough draft and a final thoughtfull revised typed copy on top.
We read the poem A Psalm of Life as a group and students had time to CCR the piece. Finish for homework if not done. Due next class.
Day 3 (4-18 & 19)
Collected Essays and CCR on Psalm of Life.
As a class we read and discussed a chapter of an informational text Personal Bank Account - Seven Habits of a Highly Effective Teen.
Break into small groups to continue discussion on Habits.
Be ready to share your findings with the class.
No homework - We will have a VOCAB QUIZ. You must also select an Individual reading book by Monday or Tuesday
Day 5
Vocab Quiz -
Check off Ind. Reading books. Be sure to keep a log as you read this quarter
One thing can stand for another. Symbolism Complete worksheet
Harlem - The Poem - Break it down as a class and complete the discussion questions.
Article of the week Read the article T4 (annotate it) completely.
Complete the CCR sheet with it
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We read 3 excerpts about the American Dream Complete the page.
Compete the chart
Day 6
Return Vocab
In class we read in class four article that reflect the ideas we have been discussing and the American Dream.
Article 1
Article 2
Article 3Article 4
Read all four articles. T4 (annotate them)
Complete this essay by next class (Tuesday 5-1 or Wednesday 5-2)
Day 7 (May 1 or 2)
Vocab
Grammar Complete GR 14 Pronoun & Antecedent Agreement - Part 1
In class discussed Genre of Drama and the importance of stage directions.
Re read the opening stage directions (attached here) and complete this worksheet on stage directions.
Complete for homework and due next class.
May 3 or 4
Vocab
Turned in your Stage Direction work. We again pick up the book and head into Act I, scene 1.
As we read through the play fill out the Character / Dream Chart. Identify each character's dream(s).
Read up to the argument over eggs and where Beneatha enters and then answer Focus Question #1
Focus Question Due next class.
May 7 or 8
Vocab
Turn in Focus Question #1.
Review Character/Dream Chart. Continue reading and filling out the Dream Chart.
Complete reading Act I, scene 1. and answer the following question:
What is Benetha's dream? (Turn in for points before you leave).
May 9 or 10
Vocab
Grammar - More work with Pronouns extra review
and Gr 15 worksheet. finish both for homework.
Finish reading Act I
Keep up with your Character Dream Chart.
Article of the Week - Read'Merica and annotate, then fill out summary.
May 11 or 14
Vocab
Collect Grammar sheets and AOW from last time.
Review Act I, scene ii
Answer the question:
Describe how the arrival of the check does not create happiness for Ruth, Walter, and Mama.
MLA Citations for Quotes and Sources. Review the format for books & plays.
Complete the following worksheet using examples from Act I and MLA style.
May 15 or 16
We watched the frist part of Act II. The scene where Benetha and Walter interact with George. The text is slightly different than movie. Read and compare the two.
Benetha defends her wardrobe and hair style. Watch the India Arie music video and discuss. Answer the question on the lyric sheet.
Walter then has his turn with George. Discuss the comment George makes as he leaves. Is it a insult to Walter?
Answer the following question:
What is Walter so angry about when he says to George, “Here I am a giant - surrounded by ants! Ants who can’t even understand what the giant is talking about.”
May 17 & 18
Reminder about Independent Reading. The Quiz will be on May 31 or June 1
Vocab
Continue with Act II - A Raisin in the Sun
Read 87 -104
Focus for Listening: What is the reaction to Mama’s decision about the money?
Focus for Listening: What part does Mrs. Johnson play in sorting out the dilemma of what to do with the insurance money? Her character is often omitted in the revivals of the play. What impact do you think deleting her character has?
Quick Write: Mrs. Johnson necessary?
Focus Question #3
Do one body Paragraph
Reminder about Independent Reading. The Quiz will be on May 31 or June 1
May 21 & 22
Vocab ... This is word #8 Quiz soon.
Read the begining of the next scene (Hansbery 110-121) Stop where Mama says "It expresses ME".
Answer the question:
Can one person change the mood of an entire group?
How skillfully does Hansberry develop the character that does so in the play?
Grammar GR16 Pronouns and another extra Pronoun Review. Finish for homework.
May 25 & 29
Finish the play
May 30 & 31
Venn Diagram and T4 Poems
Answer the question on the Venn Diagram: Who in the play holds on to hope even when things are bad? Cite the text in MLA style we worked on in class.
Ind Reading Quiz on the 31st
June 1
Ind. Reading Quiz (see Mr. Flanagan in class for make ups)
Re-write the poem "A Dream Deferred"
June 4 & 5
Watch the first part of the movie A Raisin in the Sun. Complete the worksheet for the first viewing day.
Grammar reviews.
Verb Tense and
Pronouns
June 6&7
Finish Watching the movie version of A Raisin in the Sun. Complete the Video Viewing worksheet started last class.
Review for Exam
Take the two Exam readings and T4 them thoughtfully. See me if you need help or want to review before the exam.
Three Worksheets to review Grammar:
1. Verb Tense Consistency
2. Subject-Verb Agreement
3. Pronoun Antecedent Agreement
Day 1 / 2 -Unit Introduction (download Unit Overview here)
We discussed where you might be in 10 years, what your dreams might be, and how you might achieve them.
Students were asked to consider this:
It’s April 27, 2022. You have come to your old favorite pizza place in your home town for a planned reunion with a few of your friends from high school. Ten years ago you and these close friends you are about to meet again were having a serious discussion about your individual dreams or vision for your future. The discussion was so good that you agreed to meet at this location in ten years to check with each other on your progress toward realizing your dreams/vision. You are early and have time to reflect and write some notes to share with your friends who will be arriving soon. Reflect on your progress in your journey toward realizing your dreams/vision and on the positive steps you have taken toward your goal. Jot down some notes to share with your friends when they arrive:
First describe: (2 minutes) · what you look like, · what you are wearing, · where you are, and · the way you are feeling. Now, write about: (10-15 minutes) · your progress toward realizing the dreams/vision you talked about ten years ago. What have you accomplished?
Students also completed a survey about their future. Click Here
Then they received a theme to write about My Dream for My Life
Homework-Complete Rough Draft for next class!
Day 3
Today we peer edited the draft of My Dream for My Life. Students will finish the draft for homework due. You will turn in four things with this. The quick write we did last class, the survey, the rough draft and a final thoughtfull revised typed copy on top.
We read the poem A Psalm of Life as a group and students had time to CCR the piece. Finish for homework if not done. Due next class.
Day 3 (4-18 & 19)
Collected Essays and CCR on Psalm of Life.
As a class we read and discussed a chapter of an informational text Personal Bank Account - Seven Habits of a Highly Effective Teen.
Break into small groups to continue discussion on Habits.
Be ready to share your findings with the class.
No homework - We will have a VOCAB QUIZ. You must also select an Individual reading book by Monday or Tuesday
Day 5
Vocab Quiz -
Check off Ind. Reading books. Be sure to keep a log as you read this quarter
One thing can stand for another. Symbolism Complete worksheet
Harlem - The Poem - Break it down as a class and complete the discussion questions.
Article of the week Read the article T4 (annotate it) completely.
Complete the CCR sheet with it
-
We read 3 excerpts about the American Dream Complete the page.
Compete the chart
Day 6
Return Vocab
In class we read in class four article that reflect the ideas we have been discussing and the American Dream.
Article 1
Article 2
Article 3Article 4
Read all four articles. T4 (annotate them)
Complete this essay by next class (Tuesday 5-1 or Wednesday 5-2)
Day 7 (May 1 or 2)
Vocab
Grammar Complete GR 14 Pronoun & Antecedent Agreement - Part 1
In class discussed Genre of Drama and the importance of stage directions.
Re read the opening stage directions (attached here) and complete this worksheet on stage directions.
Complete for homework and due next class.
May 3 or 4
Vocab
Turned in your Stage Direction work. We again pick up the book and head into Act I, scene 1.
As we read through the play fill out the Character / Dream Chart. Identify each character's dream(s).
Read up to the argument over eggs and where Beneatha enters and then answer Focus Question #1
Focus Question Due next class.
May 7 or 8
Vocab
Turn in Focus Question #1.
Review Character/Dream Chart. Continue reading and filling out the Dream Chart.
Complete reading Act I, scene 1. and answer the following question:
What is Benetha's dream? (Turn in for points before you leave).
May 9 or 10
Vocab
Grammar - More work with Pronouns extra review
and Gr 15 worksheet. finish both for homework.
Finish reading Act I
Keep up with your Character Dream Chart.
Article of the Week - Read'Merica and annotate, then fill out summary.
May 11 or 14
Vocab
Collect Grammar sheets and AOW from last time.
Review Act I, scene ii
Answer the question:
Describe how the arrival of the check does not create happiness for Ruth, Walter, and Mama.
MLA Citations for Quotes and Sources. Review the format for books & plays.
Complete the following worksheet using examples from Act I and MLA style.
May 15 or 16
We watched the frist part of Act II. The scene where Benetha and Walter interact with George. The text is slightly different than movie. Read and compare the two.
Benetha defends her wardrobe and hair style. Watch the India Arie music video and discuss. Answer the question on the lyric sheet.
Walter then has his turn with George. Discuss the comment George makes as he leaves. Is it a insult to Walter?
Answer the following question:
What is Walter so angry about when he says to George, “Here I am a giant - surrounded by ants! Ants who can’t even understand what the giant is talking about.”
May 17 & 18
Reminder about Independent Reading. The Quiz will be on May 31 or June 1
Vocab
Continue with Act II - A Raisin in the Sun
Read 87 -104
Focus for Listening: What is the reaction to Mama’s decision about the money?
Focus for Listening: What part does Mrs. Johnson play in sorting out the dilemma of what to do with the insurance money? Her character is often omitted in the revivals of the play. What impact do you think deleting her character has?
Quick Write: Mrs. Johnson necessary?
Focus Question #3
Do one body Paragraph
Reminder about Independent Reading. The Quiz will be on May 31 or June 1
May 21 & 22
Vocab ... This is word #8 Quiz soon.
Read the begining of the next scene (Hansbery 110-121) Stop where Mama says "It expresses ME".
Answer the question:
Can one person change the mood of an entire group?
How skillfully does Hansberry develop the character that does so in the play?
Grammar GR16 Pronouns and another extra Pronoun Review. Finish for homework.
May 25 & 29
Finish the play
May 30 & 31
Venn Diagram and T4 Poems
Answer the question on the Venn Diagram: Who in the play holds on to hope even when things are bad? Cite the text in MLA style we worked on in class.
Ind Reading Quiz on the 31st
June 1
Ind. Reading Quiz (see Mr. Flanagan in class for make ups)
Re-write the poem "A Dream Deferred"
June 4 & 5
Watch the first part of the movie A Raisin in the Sun. Complete the worksheet for the first viewing day.
Grammar reviews.
Verb Tense and
Pronouns
June 6&7
Finish Watching the movie version of A Raisin in the Sun. Complete the Video Viewing worksheet started last class.
Review for Exam
Take the two Exam readings and T4 them thoughtfully. See me if you need help or want to review before the exam.
Three Worksheets to review Grammar:
1. Verb Tense Consistency
2. Subject-Verb Agreement
3. Pronoun Antecedent Agreement
