American Literature Research Groups

Complete the following Google Form indicating your top three choices for your I-Search Research Paper and possible Powerpoint Presentation to the class. Be sure to also write down your top three choices as well.  A Raisin In the Sun I Search Topic Generator

American Literature Creative Casting Response

•1. if you could direct a new version of “A Raisin in the sun” with a new cast, whom would you cast for the major characters and what different city would serve as the setting for the play? write your response in two pages offering names for current or up and coming actors

American Literature All Classes

Periods 3 and 4: Graphic Essays are due!!!!

A Raisin In The Sun Reflection Period 1 and 3

Part I. Which group do you feel best reflected the energy and emotion of their scene? Select a group from today's presentations and write a paragraph about why you enjoyed their performance.  Be sure to include elements of the rubric in your response: Pitch/Volume Level; Eye Contact; Body Language/Interaction with Partners; Enthusiasm;
PartII. What would you do differently if you had additional time, or were given the opportunity to perform your scene again? Be sure to reference the rubric, and write in complete sentences.

Housing Discrimination in The United States periods 1,3,4

Today, your Article of the Week will explore Housing Discrimination. Select one of two articles on Housing Discrimination. Carefully read and take notes on main idea; vocabulary; and of course, the purpose and claim.  Complete your SOAPS Sheet in class, and write an academic summary as well. For homework, listen to one of two audio stories. Complete ANOTHER SOAPS sheet for the Audio Story and come ready to discuss!
Article #1 Housing Bias and The Roots of Segregation
Article #2 Discrimination in Housing Against Nonwhites Persists Quietly
Audio Story A History of Housing Discrimination from 1960's to Donald Trump
Audio Story #2 Gentrification: Feeling Like An Outsider in Your Own Neighborhood. 
Period 1 Homework: Finish SOAPS and Academic Summary for Article of the Week #1
Complete SOAPS #2 fro Audio of the Week, plus summary. YOu may complete both Summaries on the Same Page.
2. If you did not submit the blog Questions for  "A Raisin in the Sun", you will need to re-read and complete and turn in tomorrow or you will receive a zero. 
Prepare for your scenes. You may bring your clothes. Remember there is NO homeroom so, do as much dressing as you can before period 1 begins.

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. 

Changing Demographics in Chicago

We will need the following link to explore how neighborhoods change in ChicagoInteractive Chicago Racial Distribution Map 1910-2000 If you use your phone the images will be interactive.