A Raisin in the Sun
Opener #1
Number 1-5 and write agree (or) disagree for the
following:
1. You should hold on to your dreams; if you work hard
enough for them they will come true.
2. If you are going to be successful you have to take big risks.
3. Once children are grown up their parents are no longer
responsible for them.
4. We should think of the USA as a melting pot in which
people from many cultures leave their differences behind.
5. Most people don’t try hard enough to see the other
person’s problem.
Now choose one statement, write the statement out, and
explain why you agreed or disagreed in 3-5 sentences.
Raisin Opener #2
Walter: (straightening up from Ruth and looking off). That’s it.
There you are. Man say to his woman: I got
me a dream. His woman say: Eat your eggs.
(Sadly, but gaining in power) Man say: I got to take hold
of this here world, baby! And woman will say:
Eat your eggs and go to work. (passionately now)
Man say: I got to change my life, I’m choking
to death, baby! And his woman say— Your
eggs is getting cold! (p10)
What contrast does this scene show between
how Ruth and Walter view the world?
Raisin Opener #3
Why is Ruth worried about the possibility
of bringing another child into the family?
What is she considering and how does the
rest of the family feel about this?
What kind of conflict is this? (Man v. ____)
Raisin Activity Day 3
Which character has the most
important role in the family and
why?
 Everyone write your answer on the index
card provided. (put your name on the
back).
 I will collect cards and anonymously share
answers with the class.
Raisin Opener #4
What does Walter want from life? How
would he define success for himself?
Raisin Opener #5
Choose a character and explain what they
would like to do with the money. Explain
if the dream you have chosen is practical
or not.
Raisin Opener #6
What kind of conflict exists between Mr.
Linder and the Younger family? (Man
v._________) Explain why this conflict
exists.
Raisin Opener #7
Write a sentence for each explaining an
example of conflict that exist in the play:
 Man v. Self
 Man v. Man
 Man v. Society
Raisin Opener #8
What do each of these characters value
most in their lives?
 Beneatha
 Ruth
 Walter
 Mama
Taking Notes on “I Have a Dream”
Underline: Imagery
Circle: Parallel Structure
Mention of the “check”
Raisin Opener #9
Asagai calls Beneatha: Alaiyo. What does this
mean? What is he saying about her
character?
Raisin Opener #10
Are the dreams the characters have
realistic? Why or why not? What obstacles
do they have to overcome to achieve
their dreams?