Pursuing Dreams: A Raisin in the Sun

Explain the argument the authors make about the Great Migration and how they support their claims.

“The Great Migration”
“Great Migration”

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RI.7.5RI.7.8RI.7.9

Compare and contrast how two authors write about the same topic, but present their information in different ways.

“The Great Migration, 1915–1970” pp. 8–11 — end at page break
“The Great Migration”

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RI.7.8RI.7.9

Analyze how the poem "Harlem" and the article "A Better Life: Creating the American Dream" explore similar themes and topics.

“Harlem”
“A Better Life: Creating the American Dream” — Introduction, Part 1, Part 2, and Part 4

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RI.7.8RI.7.9RL.7.4

Compare and contrast the film version of A Raisin in the Sun with the original text and explain the impact of specific techniques used by the filmmakers.

A Raisin in the Sun pp. 24–35 — end at "women with small minds"
A Raisin in the Sun — (01:30—05:55)

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RL.7.3RL.7.7

Identify characters' perspectives in A Raisin in the Sun and explain how the playwright develops differences in perspective.

A Raisin in the Sun pp. 35–46 — (starting with "His sister BENEATHA enters") through p. 46 (ending with MAMA: Yes, a fine man)

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RL.7.6

Writing

Analyze how the delivery of a speech impacts the speaker's intended message.

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RI.7.7RI.7.8

Writing

Overview

Write an article to inform an audience about the Great Migration using different types of evidence and text structures.

Day 1 - Planning

Draft an outline for an informational article.

Informational Multi-Paragraph Outline (G6–8)

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Revise for linking words; identify and correct misplaced and dangling modifiers.

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L.7.1L.7.1.cW.7.1W.7.1.c

Analyze how the playwright structures the play to develop the plot and create suspense.

A Raisin in the Sun pp. 46–60 — starting with "BENEATHA comes in" through p. 60 ending with "The bell rings"

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RL.7.5RL.7.6

Compare and contrast the film version of A Raisin in the Sun with the original text to explain the impact of specific techniques used by the filmmakers on the meaning and structure of the play.

A Raisin in the Sun pp. 60–75 — starting with "BENEATHA. Oh, my god…'' through p. 75
A Raisin in the Sun — (43:09–54:53)

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RL.7.5RL.7.6RL.7.7

Compare and contrast how an author and a podcast host write about redlining and the effects of housing segregation, and evaluate how they use relevant evidence to support their claims.

“The Scarlet E, Part II: 40 Acres”
“How a New Deal Housing Program Enforced Segregation”

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RI.7.8RI.7.9

Compare and contrast how two authors write about redlining and the effects of housing segregation, but present their information in different ways.

“The Scarlet E, Part II: 40 Acres”
“How a New Deal Housing Program Enforced Segregation”

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RI.7.8RI.7.9

Analyze how the playwright structures A Raisin in the Sun to develop character perspectives.

A Raisin in the Sun pp. 96–109

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RL.7.5RL.7.6

Analyze how the playwright structures A Raisin in the Sun to develop character perspectives.

A Raisin in the Sun pp. 96–109

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RL.7.5RL.7.6

Compare and contrast the film version of A Raisin in the Sun with the original text by identifying techniques used by the filmmakers and their impact on mood and meaning.

A Raisin in the Sun pp. 110–124 — ending with "(the bell rings)"
A Raisin in the Sun — 1:21:55–1:35:02

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RL.7.4RL.7.6RL.7.7

Analyze how the playwright structures A Raisin in the Sun to develop the climax of the play.

A Raisin in the Sun pp. 124–130 — starting with "BENEATHA. That couldn't be the movers…."

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RL.7.4RL.7.5RL.7.6

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

A Raisin in the Sun pp. 131–140 — ending with "MAMA. ...and hold on to what you got…"

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RL.7.6

Compare and contrast the film version of A Raisin in the Sun with the original text and explain the impact of specific techniques used by the filmmakers to create mood and meaning.

A Raisin in the Sun pp. 140–151 — starting with "(WALTER enters front the outside)"
A Raisin in the Sun — 01:51:23–02:07:40

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RL.7.6RL.7.7

Analyze how Hansberry and Wilkerson are inspired by personal experiences to write about and present information on the Great Migration.

“How Lorraine Hansberry Turned her Family's Story Into a A Raisin in the Sun”
“The Great Migration, 1915–1970” pp. 11–15 — starting with "The passenger train…"

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RI.7.8RI.7.9

Socratic Seminar

Take a clear position on a question and share evidence to support that point of view in a Socratic dialogue.