Assignment: ARITS Act 2 Scene 1 - 12/20/23

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 10-B (H) 2nd TRI 2023-2024
2023-12-13T21:21:45Z

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 one in "A Raisin in the Sun," by Lorraine Hansberry, ask questions to ensure my understanding, and participate in discussion.

Please read Act 2, Scene 1 in "A Raisin in the Sun," by Lorraine Hansberry.

Hard Book Pages 76 - 95

Electronic Book Pages 524 - 537

Vocabulary & Informational Terms:

"RUTH's mouth falls" = RUTH looks shocked

"conquettishly" = girlishly, flirtatiously

"an arrogant flourish" = a snobby, dramatic gesture

"dumbfounded" = shocked, confused

"folk" = traditional

"digging" = enjoying, appreciating

"Jomo" = Jomo Kenyatta, the leader of the African country of Kenya at the time

"caught up with this side of him" = enjoying his mood

"very far gone, his eyes pure glass sheets" = very drunk and focused on pretending he is an African warrior

"fraternal clasp" = brotherly handshake

"eccentric" = strange, weird

"calling people Uncle Toms" = saying that a black person is trying hard to please white people

"the edge of unreality is still with him" = he still seems drunk

"turn this city upside down" = impress everyone

"you dig" = do you understand?

"a little above it all" = feeling superior to Walter

"all wacked up with bitterness" = just angry with everyone because you hate your job and you're not rich

"ain't you with nobody" = you don't like anyone

"Prometheus" = Greek God who rebelled against Zeus, the ruler of the Gods

"gets into people ought to be close" = that changes people who should just love each other

"done come down" = changed, happened

"in his way" = we have the money because he died

"it makes a difference in a man" = it gives a man pride

Questions for Discussion:

Why does George get angry about Beneatha's connection to African culture?

Which man do you think Beneatha will choose to marry (George or Asagai)? Why?

How has Ruth's attitude about being pregnant changed? Why?

What themes are present in the play so far? How?

Class Read Aloud Cast:

Narrator = Jana

Ruth = Sophia

Walter = Zerena

Travis = Logan

Beneatha (Bennie) = Tracy

Mama = Beela

George = Lan

Act 2, Scene 1 Video Time: 54:48 - 1:13:50

Harvard University 2015

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

Video Time: 54:48 - 1:13:50

Update Notes (Optional but Encouraged)

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 one in "A Raisin in the Sun," by Lorraine Hansberry, ask questions to ensure my understanding, and participate in discussion.

Please read Act 2, Scene 1 in "A Raisin in the Sun," by Lorraine Hansberry.

Hard Book Pages 76 - 95

Electronic Book Pages 524 - 537

Vocabulary & Informational Terms:

"RUTH's mouth falls" = RUTH looks shocked

"conquettishly" = girlishly, flirtatiously

"an arrogant flourish" = a snobby, dramatic gesture

"dumbfounded" = shocked, confused

"folk" = traditional

"digging" = enjoying, appreciating

"Jomo" = Jomo Kenyatta, the leader of the African country of Kenya at the time

"caught up with this side of him" = enjoying his mood

"very far gone, his eyes pure glass sheets" = very drunk and focused on pretending he is an African warrior

"fraternal clasp" = brotherly handshake

"eccentric" = strange, weird

"calling people Uncle Toms" = saying that a black person is trying hard to please white people

"the edge of unreality is still with him" = he still seems drunk

"turn this city upside down" = impress everyone

"you dig" = do you understand?

"a little above it all" = feeling superior to Walter

"all wacked up with bitterness" = just angry with everyone because you hate your job and you're not rich

"ain't you with nobody" = you don't like anyone

"Prometheus" = Greek God who rebelled against Zeus, the ruler of the Gods

"gets into people ought to be close" = that changes people who should just love each other

"done come down" = changed, happened

"in his way" = we have the money because he died

"it makes a difference in a man" = it gives a man pride

Questions for Discussion:

Why does George get angry about Beneatha's connection to African culture?

Which man do you think Beneatha will choose to marry (George or Asagai)? Why?

How has Ruth's attitude about being pregnant changed? Why?

What themes are present in the play so far? How?

Class Read Aloud Cast:

Narrator = Jana

Ruth = Sophia

Walter = Zerena

Travis = Logan

Beneatha (Bennie) = Tracy

Mama = Beela

George = Lan

Act 2, Scene 1 Video Time: 54:48 - 1:13:50

Harvard University 2015

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

Video Time: 54:48 - 1:13:50

Update Notes (Optional but Encouraged)