American Literature Period 1, 3, and 4

All Classes: Call your Dramatization Team mates and practice your Scene. Assembly your Props and Costumes! For 4th period, we will begin on Monday! Can 1 or 2 group Volunteer from 4th period for Monday? For periods 1 and 3, we will present on Tuesday, your Block Day. 
Also: Extra Credit for Students who bring their parents to Student Lead Conferences on Thursday.
Act 2, Scene 2: A Raisin in The Sun 

Re-read Act II.ii (Act 2, scene 2). Then answer each of the following questions. Some questions will require a longer response. Other questions can be answered in briefly.  You DO NOT NEED TO WRITE THE QUESTIONS. (in the packet, begin at page 1585; in the book page 106)

1. Where had Walter been going for most of the day? Why do you think he goes off instead of going to work? 

2. Why does Momma decide to give Walter money? How much does she give him, and what does she tell him to do with it? 

3.  Describe Walter's reaction when Travis says he wants to be a bus driver when he grows up. 

4. Ruth also says something that might be considered "not nice" to her son Travis.  What she she say to him that we hear through Travis? 

5. Why do you think Momma decides to give Walter the money? What change does it represent? 

6. Why does Walter tell Mr. Lindner (man) that he handles his mother's business? What do you think he was trying to do? 

7. Why might it be significant that Mr. Lindner only talks to Walter? 

8. Why does Ms. Lindner come to talk to the Youngers? 

9. Does Mr. Lindner have a point when he says, " You just can't get people to change their hearts."? Discuss.