Revisiting Life Experiences and Learning Goals <== Lesson Plan ==> Extension Activity

Ms. Carlisle
Boys and Girls High School
English 6  
Spring 2009

Lesson Plan

Aim: How can we use what we know about the characters in A Raisin in the Sun to write original scenes involving these characters?

Instructional Objectives:

• Students will practice characterization by writing original scenes for characters in A Raisin in the Sun.
• Students will continue to consider how conflict functions in literature to drive the story forward.

Do Now: Quick Quiz: Without looking at your Literary Elements handout -- what are the three methods of characterization we discussed yesterday? Answer in your notebook.

Mini-Lesson

• Re-cap yesterday’s (and Friday’s) mini-lesson on characterization (definition, function) by going over Quick Quiz answers.
• Return and provide group feedback on
• Briefly elicit responses about students’ own experiences of/opinions on symbolism in dreams.
• Explain task (see handout).
• Read aloud – example.

Independent practice: Students will work in pairs to complete assignment. Begin in class today, continue working on Friday. Visual component may take a third class period to complete.

Homework: Independent Reading Logs

Revisiting Life Experiences and Learning Goals <== Lesson Plan ==> Extension Activity