A Raisin in the Sun Lesson Plan

A Helping Hansberry

Kind of Activity:

Research

Objective:

Students will be able to understand the biography of Lorraine Hansberry and its influence on her work, in addition appreciating to her influence on American culture

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.1

Structure:

Students should conduct research into the biography of Lorraine Hansberry. Encourage them to find at least two book sources and two web sources. Ask them to create a timeline of her life, noting significant changes and achievements.

Students will then write a one-page essay about how events of Hansberry's life...