Act 1, Scene 2: Close-reading---Period 2 and 3 only----Quiz on Act 1, Scene 2 MONDAY

First: Please take the following notes in red and place them in the "Reading and Writing Strategies" section of your notes:

Ways to analyze the text of a play
1. Remember a play is meant to be seen, not just read--try to VISUALIZE what is happening!
2. Look at the stage directions (italics in parentheses)--what the actors should be doing as they speak the lines.
3. Look at words the actor is supposed to emphasize (italics)--why are these words important?
4. Content of the text--how are the actor's words important to his/her characterization? 

Second: Read and annotate the excerpt from 1.2 using the strategies above
Close-reading link: Close-reading passage and questions Act I, Scene 2--We will look at questions 1-2 together

Third: Work with a partner to answer questions #3-7 (be prepared to discuss your answers)

Fourth: Begin Quick Write #2 (CHOOSE 1 SIDE ONLY) characterizing Walter in 1.2 (using this excerpt only). I understand that you will not have time to finish in class. This is to be finished as homework so that you can do your best work and turned in at the beginning of class tomorrow.
*Use your annotations, worksheet answers, previous QWs , and  if you need help.

Here is a list of character traits (if you need help coming up with a word): Click here

Here is a link to the helping sheet for the quick write from class: Click here

Period 4/5 and 7/8---

Choose 2 characters (NOT Walter)

and characterize them (one on each side of the worksheet)

Today we can work on:

1. Get caught up on the reading if you need to (through Act 1, scene 1)
2. Get caught up on study guide questions (through Act 1, scene 1)
3. Quiz from yesterday if you were not here
4. Any missed assignments (quick write?)
5. extra-credit crossword (only if you are finished with all of your class work)
6. movie

Today we will:

*Make sure every class has finished reading Act 1 (scenes 1 and 2)
*Take the quiz on Act 1, scene 1 ONLY---no plays/notes allowed other than the character map
*When you are finished, you can get caught up with answering the study guide questions for Act 1 scenes 1 and 2.

Act 1, Scene 2

Today we will:

1. Go over Quick Write #1 on Walter in 1.1. (Look at an example below on Mama)

2. Read Act 1 scene 2

3. Answer RITS Study Guide questions #25-29

4. Watch some of the movie

Look ahead:

*Tomorrow we will have a quiz on Act 1, scene 1

Below is an example for Mama in 1.2 (same quick write, different character):

Thesis/TAG: In Act I, scene 2 of the play A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry, the character of Mama is seen as (1) someone who values pride and dignity in oneself and one's family, and is also (2) confused why her children do not seem to hold these same values.
Reason: This is clear to the audience as the author reveals these views through the conversations with her children and her stories of the past.

Claim #1(include topic sentence): In 1.2 the character of Mama is portrayed as a woman who takes pride in not only herself, but also her home.
Evidence/Explain #1:In the beginning of this scene the Youngers are cleaning the apartment, when Beneatha receives a call from Joseph Asagai. She informs him, "Mama hates it if I let people come over when the house is like this," however she tells him to visit anyways. Mama replies, "You ain't got the pride you was born with!" This conversation shows the reader that Mama believes that no matter what the value of your house, you should take pride in what you own, and treat it as a home.

Evidence/Explain #2: Again, we see how important pride is to Mama when she reprimands Walter for speaking rudely to both her and Ruth. She will not allow Walter to disrespect her when he raises his voice to her stating, "I don't 'low no yellin' in this house Walter Lee..." She also demands that he respect his wife Ruth after he yells at her telling him that as long as he is in her home and her presence he will talk "civil" to his wife (1.2). This shows us how important it is that he not only respect himself, but others as well.

Claim #2 (include topic sentence and transition): The fact that Mama puts such a strong emphasis on these values, makes it especially difficult for her to deal with the fact that her children do not seem to have those values as well.
Evidence/Explain #1: Mama gets especially upset with Walter during their conversation about Walter's wanting to invest in the liquor store with Willy Harris. She tells him he is, "a good-looking boy" with "a job, a nice wife, and a fine boy" and that he should be happy but Walter disagrees saying, "that ain't nothing at all". Mama is very confused as to why Walter thinks that "money is life" and is disappointed his values are not placed on his family instead (1.2).
Evidence/Explain #2: Mama is further disappointed in Walter's lack of values when it seems he does not have her same pride and dignity. She says this is not the way she and Big Walter raised him stating, "You ain't satisfied or proud of nothing we done....that we kept you out of trouble till you was grown..." Also, she feels that he doesn't have an appreciation for the  things African-Americans valued in her day  such as "not being lynched and getting to the North" and "still have a pinch of dignity too" (1.2).

Summary: The author Lorraine Hansberry portrays Mama as a very strong character in Act I, scene 2 of the play A Raisin in the Sun. Her dialogue with her children makes it immediately clear to the audience who she is as a person and what she values.

Today we will: (Quick Write from yesterday is now due)

1. Finish watching the movie for Act 1, Scene 1 (from the morning on Friday until when Ruth passes out)
2. Complete ALL study guide packet questions (you will receive an updated one today) for Act 1, Scene 1.

REMEMBER--there is a quiz on Act 1, Scene 1 on Tuesday---You may use your character map only!!!!

Work for periods 2,3,7/8

Please write this down at the top of a sheet of lined paper that can be turned in:

Quick Write topic: Characterize Walter in Act I, Scene 1 (only), using a minimum of 1-2 adjectives (lazy, bored, angry, etc.) and 1-2 textual examples as support for your claim.  Be sure to explain why your evidence proves your adjective(s). (Use your study questions from class if it helps!!!)

In the play A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry, the character of Walter is seen as  _____________ (your 1st adjective) and _____________________ (2nd adjective.) . This is true because __________________________. (briefly explain why you feel this way/summarize main points)

Walter is shown to be ______________(1st adjective) in Act 1, Scene 1. This is because _______________________(brief explanation). One example of this is _______________ (text evidence). This proves _______________________(explain why this quote proves your adjective).

Another piece of textual evidence that proves this true is when ______________________(more text evidence) because it shows ________________________________(explain again).

Additionally, Walter is also seen as ________________(your 2nd adjective) . This is because______________________. (brief explanation). One example of this is _______________ (text evidence). This proves _______________________(explain why this quote proves your adjective). Another piece of textual evidence that proves this true is when ______________________(more text evidence) because it shows ___________________________ (explain again).

Walter is seen as_________________ (restate your adjectives) in Act 1 Scene 1. This is because _______ (sum it up).

Continue Act 1, Scene 1

Today we will:
1. Continue reading Act 1, Scene 1
2. Finish any study guide questions 1-10
3. Watch the movie