Monday, May 14, Raisin in the Sun

Objective: By the end of class, students will  decide on roles to perform Raisin in the Sun and determine character traits to "create" proper personas for each character.


DO NOW


In groups, use the sample Character trait sheet to list traits for each character in Raisin in the Sun.


Lena (Mama) Younger
Walter Lee Younger
Ruth Younger
Beneatha Younger
Travis Younger
Asaiguy 
George
Bobo
Willy Harris
Mr. Lindner
Ms. Johnson
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1. Review the list and traits. Divide the class into three groups. Each group will perform two scenes from RITS.


a. Two students should be assigned to each character - a lead and an understudy in case someone is absent in each group.


b. A narrator should also be assigned in each group.


c. Decide what costumes, props, etc. you need for your scenes and plan to acquire them.


2. Get into groups, assign roles and begin practicing.  We will plan to perform and film on Thursday, May, 31.


HW


Gather any props that you need for your scenes and bring in to practice with tomorrow.


Continue to work on ESSAYS  - due Friday.