American Literature Period 4

1. Be sure your character chart is completely finished!
2. Answer the following questions based on your understanding of the play: 1. Mama says her late husband once grieved deeply and was troubled. What troubled him and caused him to grieve?  2. Who is George Murchison and why doesnt Beneatha want to marry him? 3. Why does Mamma slap Beneatha? 4.What does Mamma say about her little plant? 4. Why doesnt Mamma want any company at the beginning of Scene 2.
3. Do quizlet exercises for Act I scene 2 vocabulary. Link found here https://quizlet.com/_4d3xhv
4. Complete Three Character Bio-poems . One for Each of three characters!
5. SOAPS on Article of the Week.

American Literature Period 3

1. Fully Complete your Character Analysis Graphic Organizer Chart adding new information about Big Walter; Lena (momma) and Beneatha.
2. Select any two characters EXCEPT TRAVIS and write a Character Bio-Poem for them.  You must write neatly and on the white paper I provide.
3. Answer all of the questions for a Raisin in the Sun Act I.
4. Vocabulary sentences for Character Traits C/D.

Research Sumamry

Today, you researched how much things cost )the cost of living) for common items like milk, bread, eggs, and other items like a home, car, or cost of education. Discuss your findings.  How much were things in the 1950's? How much could a family of four subsist on? What is revealed about the Younger family by the fact that Beneatha is attending college?  your response should be two paragraphs with a topic sentence.

American Literature Period 3

1. Be sure to re-read "A Raisin in The Sun" Act I if needed.
2. Write sentences using your Character Trait Handout letters A and B.

American Literature Period 1

1. Re-read ALL of Act I of A Raisin in The Sun. If your packet does not contain the entire act, follow the link to the complete text A Raisin in the Sun Act I full text
2. Then, for every theme you identified, find evidence (quote, detail) in the text for it and write it out. You should have at least 5 themes or topics. Dreams; Role of Women; Role of Fathers/Dads; Social Mobility; Sacrifices.

Period 3 American Literature A Raisin in The Sun Assessment

Click the link that follows to demonstrate understanding of today's learning task:
Character Analysis A Raisin in the Sun Quick

All Classes Article of the Week: When Wakanda Was Real

All Classes Article of the Week: When Wakanda Was Real