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A Raisin in the Sun
English 9D
Understanding an Era
Before we begin Loraine Hansberry’s play, you and a partner will choose one of the
following topics to research. You will follow the directions listed with the topic and
present your findings to the class. Your project will have four major components: the
presentation (at least five minutes long), a visual aid, an analysis, and an MLA formatted
works cited page.
Ancient African Art and Technology
Several ancient African tribes/peoples and countries are mentioned in the play because of
their great impact on the world of art, technology, and war.
Research how each of the following were prolific in art AND technology. Who were their
leaders? What were they known for?
Produce/create an original replica of one of the tribe’s or countries’ works of art or
technology.
Include an MLA formatted Works Cited page for all information “borrowed.”
Bantu -- Ghana -- Zulu -- Ashanti (e) -- Nigeria -- Mali -- Ethopia -- Songhai (y) --Benin
Harlem and an Original Poem
Because the epitaph by Langston Hughes begins the play, its theme rings a chord
throughout.
Write an original poem with one of the themes from the play. Provide instrumental music
in the background, along with a backdrop/costume and prop to accompany your skit.
You must dramatically read the poem and interact with the prop/backdrop/costume.
Your poem must be typed and double-spaced, at least 10 lines long, have an original title,
and use ALL of the following literary devices:
Rhyme or Rhythm
Onomatopoeia or Alliteration
Imagery using all 5 senses
Metaphor or Hyperbole
Personification or Simile
Financial Planning for the Younger Family
The Youngers argue throughout the play about the $10,000 that they have inherited.
What if you had a degree in business or economics and could advise them how to spend
and invest that money so that all the members of the faily would prosper from it? Now
you have that chance.
Research how much things cost in the fifties (homes, cars, food, college), what people did
for a living (especially women and African Americans), and what types of investments
were available.
Devise a financial plan for the Youngers that includes what they all want and need: a
home, a car, college, investmemnts for the future (baby and Mama).
Create a spreadsheet on Excel to present to the class.
Research in your report, include an explanation of your plan; show future earnings and
money that will be acquired.
Type a MLA formatted Works Cited page for any books or websites that assisted you in
your financial planning.
Booker T Washington, Marcus Garvey, and W E B Dubois Venn Diagram
These three African-American leaders were prominent before and during the Civil Rights
Movement. However, they had very different views about the place for Blacks in
America.
Construct a Venn Diagram (3 circles) summing up their different views, which ones they
held in common and the main one that they held in common. You must include on your
poster:
A picture of each leader, their names, and the dates of birth and death
At least 3 differences (outer circles), 2 similarities as the other 2, and one main similarity
(in the middle ) on their views of the roles of Blacks in America
Advice for the Younger family:
In a report of at least one paragraph for each leader, discuss and explain: What would
each of these men advise the Youngers to do upon moving into an all white
neighborhood? You must base this advice upon these men's beliefs, not yours.
Include a MLA formatted Works Cited page for all information “borrowed.”
Housing Discrimination Then and Now
Obviously the Youngers were discriminated against when Mr. Linder came to see them
and actually offered them money NOT to move into their new home, just because of their
skin color. This was illegal back then, but it was accepted because there were not many
laws or agencies to help. Nowadays, there are many agencies and laws to help those who
have been discrimated against. It still goes on, but not just with race anymore.
Research the different ways in which a person can be discriminated in housing (own or
rent), the laws and agencies that are supposed to prevent discrimination in housing, and
make a poster or PowerPoint to sum up your findings. It would be wise to include some
charts and graphs, as well as example cases and copies of anything that a person needing
to file a claim would have to fill out.
In a report, include whether the Youngers would have a case based on what happened to
them and all of your findings on housing discrimination, then and now.
Type a MLA formatted Works Cited page for any "borrowed" information.
Raisin, the Musical
In the 1970s, there was an award-winning Broadway musical called Raisin, based on the
play A Raisin in the Sun.
Get a copy of the musical's songs, and in a report, analyze 5 of them, like you would a
poem, explaining all of the allusions and symbolism, as well as the character(s) involved
and the contexts within the play..
In your presentation, play the songs, and sum up your analysis.
Type a MLA formatted Works Cited page for any "borrowed" information, including
your songs.
Civil Rights Movement and Back to Africa Movement
Marcus Garvey started the Back to Africa movement in repsonse to the treatment of
African Americans in Amercia.
Research his beliefs and the movement, and in a report sum up your findings and their
impact on the African American community and the country as a whole. Do you agree or
disagree with this movement? Explain fully.
In a presentation, develop a costume or a visual to explain the movement and its
concepts, while summing up your findings.
Type a MLA formatted Works Cited page for any "borrowed" information.
OR
Research the important figures and their difference/similar beliefs of how African
Americans could deal with race relations. Who encouraged nonviolence, and who did
not? Describe some organizations or groups who fought for civil rights. What worked,
and what did not? How powerful was the movement? Report your findings in a report,
and sum them up for the presentation.
Include in your report, who/what concepts do you agree with from the movement?
You must have a physical prop as a visual aid to include with your presentation that
represents the movement: costume, poster, painting, etc.
Type a MLA formatted Works Cited page for any "borrowed" information.
Creative Research Project Rubric
4 3 2 1
Presentation A thoughtful and Thoughtful and well Information Information
creative presentation prepared. presented is relevant, presented but in a
of relevant material. Information is but not fully very minimal
Engages audience, relevant and elaborated. fashion. Less than
and communicates communicated communication five minutes long,
effectively. At least 5 clearly, occasionally impedes communication
minutes long At least 5 minutes message, makes message
long May not be 5 difficult to
minutes long understand.
Visual Aid Visual aid readable Visual aid readable Visual aid is not Visual aid
and attractive from from all parts of the completely undecipherable.
all parts of the room. room. Graphic or accessible to all Graphic detracts
Graphic is clear and prop is creative audience members. from message.
professional looking, Appropriate subject Graphic may be Messy or
thoughtfully and chosen to depict messy. Visual may inappropriate visual.
creatively enhances message. not be most
the message. appropriate to
support presentation.
Written Demonstrates depth Presents findings Presents few relevant Little relevant
of knowledge and effectively, but findings and does not information, little or
Analysis learning, presented information tends to go beyond minimal no elaboration
clearly and be general and not explanation
thoroughly thoroughly
developed
Works Cited At least four sources, Three sources, all Three or fewer Three or fewer
all properly cited in properly cited in sources; some errors sources, numerous
MLA format MLA format made in citation citation errors
