Here are 23 questions and one writing task for students viewing the 2013 movie adaptation of The Great Gatsby. The viewing guide assumes that students have read the novel and are prepared to make analytical comparisons. Print the PDF as… Read More »THE GREAT GATSBY Viewing Questions (2013 movie, Baz Luhrmann)
This A Raisin in the Sun unit plan addresses key literary and contextual elements of Hansberry’s masterpiece as students move through the play. The lessons provide a wide variety of activities and resources to meet your goals in teaching A… Read More »A RAISIN IN THE SUN Unit Plan: 21 Lessons
These A Raisin in the Sun project ideas include options for creative writing, debate, formal research, visual arts, performance, and presentation. A Raisin in the Sun Projects Overview: Symbols in the Sun (presentation) Hansberry’s Themes Historical Context (research report) Primary… Read More »A RAISIN IN THE SUN Projects and Writing Tasks
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
