Assignment: ARITS Act 2 Scene 3 - 1/10/24

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 10-B (H) 2nd TRI 2023-2024
2023-12-13T21:46:37Z

Due:

Common Core State Standards: Students will determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings. Students will analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot and/or develop the theme. Students will participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions.

Language Learning Objectives: I can read act two, scene three in "A Raisin in the Sun," by Lorraine Hansberry, ask questions to ensure my understanding, and participate in discussion.

Please read Act 2, Scene 3 in "A Raisin in the Sun," by Lorraine Hansberry

Hard Copy on pages 110 - 130

Electronic Book pages 547 - 562

Vocabulary & Informational Terms:

"Lookahere - hand turned hems" = Look at this beautiful sewing!

"they ain't going to read that from no airplane" = you do not need to write so large

"brainwash yourself" = convince yourself of your own ideas

"the N double A C P takes a holiday" = civil rights leaders relax

"cuts off the phonograph" = stops the music

"somewhat labored in his manner" = he speaks slowly and carefully

"block upkeep" = keeping the neighborhood clean

"give them the lockdown on" = explain to them

"with appreciation of the two meanings" = understanding the reasons for his visit

"(more encouraged by such affirmation)" = (happy that they all seemed to agree)

"dumbfounded" = shocked

"ain't this the living gall" = I can't believe he is asking this

"their facetiousness" = that they are not serious

"that's the way the crackers crumble" = life is just unfair sometimes

"gruffy" = in a stern or serious manner

"I'll good you" = stop playing around. I'm always good.

"Mrs. Miniver" = Mama who has survived many difficult times so she could have a house and garden

"break up" = laugh loudly

"Scarlett O'Hara" = southern woman who owns a large cotton farm and survives the Civil War

"out of deference to" = respectful of

"not too prosperous" = cheap

"his jubilance" = a great mood

"(like a dead woman)" = (expecting terrible news)

"spread some money 'round" = bribe important people

"without recognition" = as if he were not her son

"beat him senselessly" = slap him many times

Questions for Discussion:

How does Walter change after Mama gives him control over the rest of the insurance money?

How does Linder try to convince the family not to move into Clybourne Park?

How does Bobo's news affect the mood of the play?

What did the insurance money represent to Mama?

What other types of conflict are evident in the play so far?

What are the characters' dreams? What are their limitations?

Class Read Aloud Cast:

Narrator = Angela

Ruth = Angela

Beneatha = Zerena

Walter = Eli

Man / Linder = Zerena

Mama = Mrs. Richards

Travis = Sophia

Bobo = Eli

Harvard University 2015

A Raisin the the Sun Performance https://youtu.be/GGPH2fLfwfE (Links to an external site.)

Video Time: 1:33:02 - 1:54:15 (Act 2, Scene 3)

Update Notes (Optional)

Common Core State Standards: Students will determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings. Students will analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot and/or develop the theme. Students will participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions.

Language Learning Objectives: I can read act two, scene three in "A Raisin in the Sun," by Lorraine Hansberry, ask questions to ensure my understanding, and participate in discussion.

Please read Act 2, Scene 3 in "A Raisin in the Sun," by Lorraine Hansberry

Hard Copy on pages 110 - 130

Electronic Book pages 547 - 562

Vocabulary & Informational Terms:

"Lookahere - hand turned hems" = Look at this beautiful sewing!

"they ain't going to read that from no airplane" = you do not need to write so large

"brainwash yourself" = convince yourself of your own ideas

"the N double A C P takes a holiday" = civil rights leaders relax

"cuts off the phonograph" = stops the music

"somewhat labored in his manner" = he speaks slowly and carefully

"block upkeep" = keeping the neighborhood clean

"give them the lockdown on" = explain to them

"with appreciation of the two meanings" = understanding the reasons for his visit

"(more encouraged by such affirmation)" = (happy that they all seemed to agree)

"dumbfounded" = shocked

"ain't this the living gall" = I can't believe he is asking this

"their facetiousness" = that they are not serious

"that's the way the crackers crumble" = life is just unfair sometimes

"gruffy" = in a stern or serious manner

"I'll good you" = stop playing around. I'm always good.

"Mrs. Miniver" = Mama who has survived many difficult times so she could have a house and garden

"break up" = laugh loudly

"Scarlett O'Hara" = southern woman who owns a large cotton farm and survives the Civil War

"out of deference to" = respectful of

"not too prosperous" = cheap

"his jubilance" = a great mood

"(like a dead woman)" = (expecting terrible news)

"spread some money 'round" = bribe important people

"without recognition" = as if he were not her son

"beat him senselessly" = slap him many times

Questions for Discussion:

How does Walter change after Mama gives him control over the rest of the insurance money?

How does Linder try to convince the family not to move into Clybourne Park?

How does Bobo's news affect the mood of the play?

What did the insurance money represent to Mama?

What other types of conflict are evident in the play so far?

What are the characters' dreams? What are their limitations?

Class Read Aloud Cast:

Narrator = Angela

Ruth = Angela

Beneatha = Zerena

Walter = Eli

Man / Linder = Zerena

Mama = Mrs. Richards

Travis = Sophia

Bobo = Eli

Harvard University 2015

A Raisin the the Sun Performance https://youtu.be/GGPH2fLfwfE (Links to an external site.)

Video Time: 1:33:02 - 1:54:15 (Act 2, Scene 3)

Update Notes (Optional)