A Raisin in the Sun
English 9Monday 12/5 Quotation Reflection #4: Choose two quotations from A Raisin in the Sun and reflect on them in detail. Write at least half a page on each—be sure to analyze and give your opinion rather than to summarize.
Tuesday 12/6 Start on the study questions for the final. Finish your Independent Reading if you have not done so already. The last day for 2nd Quarter IR tests is Friday December 9th.
Wednesday 12/7 Work on the study questions for the final. You may earn up to 5% extra credit on the final if you do a thorough job answering each of the study questions. Due Monday.
Thursday 12/8 Complete your outline for the final exam. Make sure you’ve written down the topic and a quotation for each body paragraph. Write a thesis statement for your introduction. Bring everything to class Friday and print it out once you’ve gotten it approved.
Friday 12/9 Study for finals. Make sure that you have jotted down notes for each of the study questions (or written out thorough answers if you’re going for the extra credit), that you’ve read through all your notes (on post-its) and on paper, and that you’ve read through your homework assignments.
Homework Assignments: Week 13 & 14Week 14
Monday 11/28 Quotation Reflection #2: Choose two quotations from A Raisin in the Sun and reflect on them in detail. Write at least half a page on each.
Tuesday 11/29 Quotation Reflection #3: Choose two quotations from A Raisin in the Sun and reflect on them in detail. Write at least half a page on each.
Wednesday 11/30 Act II Questions: See the link for details.
Thursday 12/1 Complete the think write on the reading from today's class.
Friday 12/2 Read in your IR book. All second quarter IR book tests must be taken by Friday, December 9th.
Week 13
Monday 11/14 Finish reading your IR book if you have not done so already. All tests must be taken by Thursday, November 17th
Tuesday 11/15 Based on my comments, the writing notes, and your own ideas, write a final draft of your Mice & Men essay. Spend time revising and really focus on getting depth and MAV into your writing.
Wednesday 11/16 Finish writing the final draft of your Of Mice & Men essay. After you’ve made all the major content changes, read your entire essay aloud and make your final revisions. Make sure your essay sounds good and is error free. Due tomorrow.
Thursday 11/17 Write a summary of what we’ve read so far in A Raisin in the Sun. Choose two important or interesting quotations from the play and reflect on them.
Friday 11/18 Enjoy the Thanksgiving break and get ahead in your IR book. All IR book tests must be taken by Friday, December 10th (before finals).
Week 23
Monday
2/7 Work on the final draft of your Raisin in the Sun essay. Due Wednesday.Tuesday
2/8 Finish the final draft of your Raisin in the Sun essay. Due tomorrow.Wednesday
2/9 Carefully read, underline, and annotate one of the speech contest articles.Thursday
2/10 Write at least half a page about your opinion on this year’s speech topic, Texting: A Nuisance or a Necessity?Friday
2/11 Read in your IR book. Remember, if you’re reading more than one book, the first book is due by February 18. Schedule a book test for next week.
Week 22
Monday
1/31 Revise and write a second draft of your Raisin in the Sun essay based on peer editing suggestions, the grading criteria, and your own ideas. Make sure you reflections are thoughtful, focused, and organized. Second drafts are due tomorrow.Tuesday
2/1 Study for the Raisin in the Sun exam.Wednesday
2/2 Read in your IR book. Study for the Raisin in the Sun exam.Thursday
2/3 Work on the final draft of your Raisin in the Sun essay. Due Tuesday.Friday
2/4 Read in your IR book. Remember, if you’re reading more than one book, the first book is due by February 18. All books must be read and tested by March 1.
Week 21
Monday
1/24 Finish the quotation selection assignment.Tuesday
1/25 Choose the two characters you want to compare for your Raisin in the Sun essay (Mama & Walter, Mama & Beneatha, or Beneatha & Walter). Then make a T-chart for the two characters and list as many differences and similarities as you can think of. Try to get at least 10.Wednesday
1/26 Make sure your prewriting is completely finished. Work on the first draft of your Raisin in the Sun essay. Due Monday. For tonight, complete at least your introduction and your first body paragraph.Thursday
1/27 Work on the first draft of your Raisin in the Sun essay. Due Monday.Friday
1/28 Read in your IR book. Finish writing the first draft of your Raisin in the Sun essay.
Week 20
Tuesday
1/18 Complete Vocabulary #2b. See the vocabulary page for the words.Wednesday
1/19 Write a reflection on Mama’s character. Choose 2 – 3 quotations that show who she is and what she believes in. Try to write a whole page on her.Thursday
1/20 Write a reflection on Walter’s character. Choose 2 – 3 quotations that show who he is and what he believes in. Try to write a whole page on him.Friday
1/21 Read in your IR book.
Week 19
1/10 Quotation Reflection #3: Choose a quotation from today’s reading and reflect on it in depth. Write more than half a page. Be sure to choose a meaty quotation that you can write a lot about. Look at the model and read the detailed directions carefully if you’re still struggling with this assignment.
Tuesday
1/11 Study for Vocabulary Quiz #1b. Be sure you know the definitions for all 10 words and can use each in a sentence that shows the meaning of the word. You can earn extra credit for remembering words from Vocabulary 1- 4. Quiz on Thursday. Quotation Reflection #4: Choose a quotation from today’s reading and reflect on it in depth. Write more than half a page. Be sure to choose a meaty quotation that you can write a lot about. Look at the model and read the detailed directions carefully if you’re still struggling with this assignment.Wednesday
1/12 Reflect on the scene on pages 72 through 75 where Mama and Walter talk about the future, money, dreams, and Ruth. Describe Mama's perspective, Walter's view, and your opinion. Choose 2 -3 quotations from the scene to support your opinions and to keep you focused. Try to write about one page.Thursday
1/13 Finish studying for Vocabulary Quiz #1b. Make flash cards if you have not done so already and quiz yourself. Be sure to study actively.Friday
1/14 Read in your IR book and schedule a test as soon as you’ve finished a book.
Week 18
Monday
1/3 Reflect on Langston Hughes’ poem, “A Raisin in the Sun.” Write at least half a page about what the poem means and specifically on the line “Will it dry up like a raisin in the sun?”Tuesday
1/4 Quotation Reflection #1: Choose one interesting line from what we’ve already read in the play, A Raisin in the Sun, and reflect on it in detail. Write at least half a page about why you think it is important, what it means, what it reveals about a character, how it builds a theme, how it connects to the real world, or what your opinion of it is, etc. See the model for more ideas and directions.Wednesday
1/5 Quotation Reflection #2: Choose one interesting line from A Raisin in the Sun and reflect on it in detail. Write at least half a page about why you think it is important, what it means, what it reveals about a character, how it builds a theme, or how it connects to the real world, etc. See the model for more ideas and explanation.Thursday
1/6 Complete Vocabulary #1b. See the vocabulary page for the words. We are starting over, so make sure to really learn these words the first time around.Friday
1/7 Read in your IR book and schedule a test as soon as you’ve finished a book. I know many of you were planning on finishing a book over winter vacation.
Intro to A Raisin in the Sun
Vocabulary Quiz #3:
Raisin in the Sun essay
Prewriting:
Notes on the play
Study Questions
Sample Outline and thesis statements
Raisin in the Sun exam:
Harlem
What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up Like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore--And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over-- like a syrupy sweet?
Maybe it just sags like a heavy load.
Or does it explode?Langston Hughes