Monday, February 13

Objective: SWBAT evaluate the importance of a scene which is often removed from productions of "A Raisin in the Sun."

Do-Now: Why do film editors choose to delete certain scenes from movies?  Think of a movie you've watched that included deleted scenes or an extended director's cut of the film.  Why do you believe these scenes were taken away from the movie theater version of the film?  Were they unnecessary?  Inappropriate?  Explain.

Today: 1) Go over Act 1, Scene 2 review questions.

 2) Continue reading Act 2, Scene 1.  What has Mama done with the money?  How do each of the characters react to her decision?

3) Class will read Act 2, Scene 2, focusing on the scene containing the character Mrs. Johnson which is often removed from productions of the play.  Is this scene important?  Is Mrs. Johnson's character important?  Why do many directors choose to remove this scene entirely from the play?

4) Letter to Your Future Child: Walter expresses the dreams he has for Travis in the end of Act 2, Scene 2.  What dreams do you have for your future child?  Compose a letter (at least 10 sentences long) to your future child telling them what your hopes are for him/her.

Exit Slip: If you were directing "A Raisin in the Sun," would you keep the scene with Mrs. Johnson or would you omit it?  Explain why you would choose to keep or omit the scene from your production of the play.