Objective: SWBAT evaluate a deleted scene from "A Raisin in the Sun" and explain why they feel the director may have choosen to delete it from production.
Do-Now: Why do you believe directors choose to delete scenes from their movies instead of including all the scenes they film in the final production of the movie? Describe a deleted scene you have seen and why you feel the director may have cut it from the movie. You could also describe a part in a book which was cut from the film version of that book.
Today: 1) Review major events in "A Raisin in the Sun."
2) Class will read Act 2, Scene 2, pp. 96-104 of "A Raisin in the Sun." What is the purpose of the scene with Mrs. Johnson. Why do you believe this scene is often taken out during productions of the play?
3) In groups, students will finish reading Act 2, Scene 2, pp. 104-109. What do you believe made Mama change her mind about Walter's liquor store? What dreams does Walter have for his and his family's future?
3) Class will continue to watch "A Raisin in the Sun."
4) Letter to Your Future Child: Think of the dreams Walter has for Travis. What dreams do you have for your future child? Compose a letter to your future child telling him/her about the dreams you have for his/her life. What do you hope he/she has? What do you hope he/she does? What do you hope he/she accomplishes? Your letter should be a MINIMUM of TEN sentences.
Exit Slip: If you were directing a production of "A Raisin in the Sun," would you have included the scene with Mrs. Johnson? Why or why not? Explain.
Homework: ALL MAKE-UP WORK DUE NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY!!!
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