This A Raisin in the Sun test contains 15 comprehension questions, 21 knowledge and analysis questions, and 4 open-ended questions. It is intended as a final unit assessment. Exam items come from the A Raisin in the Sun Test Maker… Read More »A RAISIN IN THE SUN Test
Lorraine Hansberry’s masterpiece A Raisin in the Sun engages students as much as any text I have ever taught. Nevertheless, it pays dividends to introduce the play thoughtfully and thoroughly. Here are my favorite A Raisin in the Sun pre-reading activities,… Read More »A RAISIN IN THE SUN Pre-reading Activities
This A Raisin in the Sun Introduction PowerPoint supports students by providing background, previewing the drama, and introducing learning goals. Use the content warning slide to express your expectations for discussions of sensitive topics. A Raisin in the Sun PowerPoint… Read More »A RAISIN IN THE SUN Introduction PowerPoint
This A Raisin in the Sun anticipation guide prepares students to engage with the key issues and themes of the drama. Students consider and express their views on the “American dream,” ancestral heritage, assimilation, money, personal values, prejudice, self-respect, and… Read More »A RAISIN IN THE SUN Anticipation Guide
I use reading checks to keep students on schedule. These Brave New World reading quizzes reward conscientious readers and discourage procrastination. After the students have answered the Brave New World comprehension questions, I know if they are prepared to engage… Read More »Brave New World Quiz Chapters 1-3
To utilize Brave New World excerpts for close reading and analysis, you must first identify the best examples. Here are the Brave New World excerpts that I use to get students thinking critically, analyzing, and discussing. Each example has special importance… Read More »Brave New World Excerpts for Analysis and Discussion
Guiding novel study challenges even the most expert teachers. This is especially true with a mind-bending masterpiece like Brave New World. This Brave New World unit plan addresses the essential literary and contextual elements of the novel while leaving room for… Read More »Brave New World Unit Plan for High School
These Brave New World Activities get students creating, debating, performing, and thinking critically. I order the list based on the chronology of the unit. Additional Brave New World tasks are listed under “Honorable Mentions.” Post Preview: Brave New World Activities… Read More »Top 10 Brave New World Activities
This Brave New World Test contains 20 comprehension questions, 25 literary knowledge and analysis questions, 3 short response prompts, and an essay prompt. It is four pages when printed front and back. This test was generated using the Brave New World… Read More »BRAVE NEW WORLD Test (PDF)
Huxley’s Brave New World raises thought-provoking questions to explore as a class, in small groups, or through Socratic seminar. These Brave New World discussion questions get students sharing, analyzing, and debating. I divide the questions into five sets that align… Read More »Brave New World Discussion Questions
