Objective: Students will be able to find at least three similarities and three differences between Walter and George in "A Raisin in the Sun" based on the characters' actions and personalities.
Do-Now: What qualities does a woman look for in a man she is interested in dating? What qualities does a woman look for in a man she is interested in marrying?
Today: 1) Class will share out the list of qualities they wrote about for their Do-Nows. Class will discuss the difference between what a woman looks for in a man she just wants to date vs. a man she wants to marry.
2) Class will read pp. 76-81 discussing how humor is being used to lighten the mood after a very serious scene occurring at the end of the prior act. Why is it important for authors to include humor in serious drama?
3) Students will independently read pp. 82-86 looking for differences in how Walter and George speak and act. How do their differences in class and education effect their speech, actions and manners?
4) VENN Diagram: Students will compare/contrast Walter and George using a VENN diagram. They will find at least three similarities and three differences between the two.
EXIT SLIP: Compare/contrast George and Asagai as suitors for Beneatha. Who is a better match for her and why?
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