AGENDA 12/16

Vocabulary Quiz over words from A Raisin in the Sun

HW: Finish reading the play and answer the following preview questions:
1) Who is Mr. Lindner and what does he ask the Youngers to do?
2) What gifts does Mama receive from her family and what do the gifts represent?
3) What happens to the $6500?

AGENDA 12/13

Act out rest of Act I of A Raisin in the Sun

HW: Read Act II, scene i, pgs. 76-95 and add to preview questions
1) How is Walter critical of George?
2) What is Mama's errand?
3) What makes them nervous about Clybourne Park?

AGENDA 12/9

Act out Act I, scene i of A Raisin in the Sun in class (pages 45-53)

Writing response: Choose ONE of the following to answer in a paragraph of at least 40 words. Be sure to include a direct quotation from the play as part of your answer--

1) Why does Hansberry have Ruth and Mama list all of the activities Beneatha has started but doesn't follow through with (e.g., drama class, horseriding, photography, and now guitar lessons)? How does this add to the problem of what to do with the $10,000?

2) How is Mama's plant symbolic, and what does it represent?

HW: Read Act I, scene ii, pages 54-75 of A Raisin in the Sun for Monday and answer the two following preview questions (add on to last week's Act I scene i preview sheet):

1) Who is Joseph Asagai, and what does he give to Beneatha?

2) Whom does Ruth go see and why does it make Mama angry?

AGENDA 12/6

Introduction to A Raisin in the Sun

Begin reading Act I, scene i

Answer preview questions on a separate sheet of paper, in complete sentences:

1) Why is Ruth upset when Walter gives Travis the money?

2) What is Beneatha's career goal?

3) Who are Willy and Bobo?

HW: Read A Raisin in the Sun to page 37 and answer the questions above, in complete sentences. Continue to draft and revise your research paper, due Thursday, 12/8, unless you ask for an extension TODAY! Email me at jpust@smmusd.org.

AGENDA 12/5

Preview Activity for A Raisin in the Sun: Four Corners Debate on Anticipation Guide questions

HW: Continue drafting and revising rhetorical historical paper, due 12/8 in class and to Turnitin.com

AGENDA 12/2

Grammar Practice: Verbs

Introduce new vocabulary from A Raisin in the Sun

Examine Conclusion samples and tips

Discuss FLT Sheet, Final Essay Checklist, and Scoring Guide

HW: Continue drafting and revising research paper--due 12/8 in class and to Turnitin.com

AGENDA 12/1

Examine Conclusion samples and tips

Discuss FLT Sheet, Final Essay Checklist, and Scoring Guide

HW: Continue drafting and revising research paper--due 12/8 in class and to Turnitin.com