This page shows all the teaching posts for A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry, organized for grades 9-12 ELA. Posts cover every stage of the unit from pre-reading through final assessment. Free resources include cut-and-paste discussion questions, reading quizzes, a 40-question final test PDF, project ideas, essay prompts, and a 21-lesson unit plan overview.
These A Raisin in the Sun essay prompts are designed for grades 9-12 ELA. They cover Hansberry’s themes, characterization, author’s craft, historical context, and personal response. The prompts are organized by when they work best in the unit — before reading, during reading, and after reading. Before Reading: Essay Prompts… Read More »A RAISIN IN THE SUN Essay Prompts for High School ELA
These A Raisin in the Sun project ideas are designed for grades 9-12 ELA. Each one moves students beyond reading comprehension into analysis, creative thinking, research, debate, or performance. Use one task as a final project or offer a choice menu so students can work toward their strengths. Contents: A… Read More »A RAISIN IN THE SUN Project Ideas for High School ELA
This A Raisin in the Sun unit plan is designed for grades 9-12 ELA. It covers 21 lessons organized around three readings of the play, from pre-reading through follow-up. Lessons address historical context, symbolism, characterization, word choice, dramatic structure, and theme development. A Raisin in the Sun Unit Overview: A… Read More »A RAISIN IN THE SUN Unit Plan: 21 Lessons for High School ELA
This A Raisin in the Sun final unit test is designed for grades 9-12 ELA. The 40-question exam covers comprehension, literary knowledge/analysis, and historical context. Download the formatted PDF free below, cut and paste questions from the list, or purchase the A Raisin in the Sun Test Maker for a… Read More »A RAISIN IN THE SUN Final Test — 40 Questions (Printable PDF)
These 10 A Raisin in the Sun pre-reading activities are designed for grades 9-12 ELA. They cover background context, key themes, historical context, symbolism, and dialogue, giving students the foundation they need before the first reading. Post Overview: A Raisin in the Sun Pre-reading Introduction Slides An introductory slideshow efficiently… Read More »A RAISIN IN THE SUN Pre-reading Activities
This 26-slide A Raisin in the Sun introduction PowerPoint is designed for grades 9-12 ELA. It covers historical context, Lorraine Hansberry’s biography, the Langston Hughes poem behind the title, key allusions, theme subjects, and symbolism. Download the PPT or PDF free below. A Raisin in the Sun Introduction PowerPoint: Scroll… Read More »A RAISIN IN THE SUN Introduction PowerPoint for Teachers
This A Raisin in the Sun anticipation guide prepares high school ELA students to engage with the play’s key themes before reading. Students take positions on statements covering the American Dream, ancestral heritage, money, personal values, prejudice, and dignity — all central to Hansberry’s drama. This worksheet is one of… Read More »A RAISIN IN THE SUN Anticipation Guide
A Raisin in the Sun reading comprehension questions available in two formats for grades 9-12: three act quizzes (10 questions each) and a full reading test (42 multiple choice questions plus short answer and an essay prompt). Cut and paste individual questions below or purchase the formatted PDF versions with… Read More »A Raisin in the Sun Reading Quizzes (Acts I-III) and Reading Test
These 10 A Raisin in the Sun activities are designed for high school ELA classrooms. Each one moves beyond reading comprehension into analysis, creative thinking, and discussion, covering symbolism, characterization, the American Dream, heritage, and dramatic performance. Contents: 10 A Raisin in the Sun Activities A Raisin in the Sun… Read More »10 “A Raisin in the Sun” Activities for High School ELA
A Raisin in the Sun is a strong choice for grades 9-12 ELA. The reading level is accessible (ATOS 5.5, Lexile NP), but the themes — racism, identity, the American Dream, and dignity — reward high school-level analysis. This post covers grade level considerations, sensitive content, reading schedules, lesson ideas,… Read More »Teaching A Raisin in the Sun: Tips, Lessons, and Resources
These A Raisin in the Sun discussion questions are organized by act and designed for high school ELA classrooms. You’ll find 3 sets of open-ended questions for cooperative groups or Socratic seminar, plus 4 essential questions on race, the American Dream, and identity. Cut and paste the items from the… Read More »A RAISIN IN THE SUN Discussion Questions