Elevate your students’ understanding and engagement with Lorraine Hansberry’s powerful story using this comprehensive A Raisin In The Sun Movie Viewing Guide. Designed to add rigor to your classroom’s film study of both the 1961 and 2008 film adaptations, this resource provides a wealth of activities to challenge students and foster deeper analysis. This isn’t a simple play-to-film comparison; it’s a focused exploration of the cinematic interpretation of this classic work.
Engaging Activities for a Rich Learning Experience
This movie viewing guide transforms passive viewing into an active learning experience. Students will develop essential skills in comprehension, interpretation, evaluation, and appreciation as they analyze the film’s themes, characters, and symbolism. The activities provided are designed to encourage critical thinking and spark meaningful discussions, making this resource an invaluable tool for any English Language Arts classroom.
What’s Included in This Comprehensive Guide?
This ready-to-use resource includes a variety of activities to suit your teaching needs:
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Pre-Viewing Guide: Sets the stage for student engagement and understanding.
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Active Viewing Graphic Organizer: Available in both PDF and Google Docs formats, this organizer encourages active participation during the film.
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Follow-Up Quiz: Assesses student comprehension of key plot points and character development.
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Figurative Language Analysis: Students explore the use of figurative language in the film to enhance understanding of themes. Available in PDF and Google Docs formats.
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Analyzing Quotes and Themes: Promotes a deeper understanding of the film’s central themes.
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Symbolism and Theme Analysis: Helps students identify and interpret key symbols in the film and their connection to the overarching themes. Available in PDF and Google Docs formats.
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Paired Poetry Analysis: Connects the film to relevant poetry for a broader literary perspective. Available in PDF and Google Docs formats.
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Human Plot Chart: A unique approach to plot analysis, focusing on character development.
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Character Comparison: Encourages students to compare and contrast characters, analyzing their motivations and relationships. Available in PDF and Google Docs formats.
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Super Simple Sub Plan Sheet: Provides a convenient and effective lesson plan for substitute teachers.
Real-World Classroom Success
Teachers who have used this resource praise its effectiveness in engaging students and promoting critical thinking:
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“Asks all the right questions to keep the kids engaged. An excellent, visually appealing resource! My kids were supposed to read the play, but we were short on time, so we watched the film instead – this was a great way to keep them on task.”
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“I loved having so many choices of engaging activities from which to compile a packet for my seniors when reading this timeless play.”
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“I used this as a final after reading the play paired with the movie. The students really enjoyed it, and the worksheets took zero prep.”
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“My students read the play and watched the movie while I was testing another group. This helped them to stay engaged during the movie in my absence.”
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“This is a product that is easily 4/4! Snow days didn’t allow my students to read the play, but we were able to view the film shortly after learning about Langston Hughes. It was great to see the students’ connections, and they were incredibly engaged with this packet/worksheets. Even though this wasn’t the original way I wanted to teach this play, I think it was refreshing to do a ‘film study’ for my students. We have a new energy in the room to hopefully last through the end of the year! Thanks!”
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“The resource was excellent and paired well with the Raisin in the Sun film with Sidney Poitier or the new one with Sean P. Diddy Combs. I would like a Google Form to go with a few of the quizzes…that would be a nice addition.”
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“I truly enjoy everything I get from you!! My students were scheduled to read this play. However, I ran out of time. I decided to watch the movie instead. This was a great way to hold them accountable as well as still have some of the discussions and writing exercises I needed to do. Thank you!!!”
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This A Raisin in the Sun movie viewing guide is designed to enhance critical thinking and engagement with the film adaptation of this classic play. By providing a framework for analysis and discussion, this resource helps students connect with the story’s themes and characters on a deeper level. Bring the powerful story of the Younger family to life in your classroom!
