Welcome! March 12th, 2018 Monday Do Now Take a weekly Bell Ringer sheet from the front table. Once the bell rings, we’ll watch a video, and you will have five minutes to respond to the question in at least five sentences. Remember: Do Now's are INDEPENDENT and QUIET exercises. Thank you 

Describe a magic trick or illusion you have seen (in real life or Click on the link below to watch a video clip. Respond in writing by providing your thoughts on the following question: Describe a magic trick or illusion you have seen (in real life or on TV) that you thought was amazing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-uZsYGFJMk © Presto Plans

A Raisin in the Sun Today we are starting a new novel unit! In a few days we will begin reading A Raisin in The Sun. It’s a famous play about a black family living in Chicago in the mid 20th century. Today, we’re going to build some background knowledge on the time period and historical context during which A Raisin in the Sun takes place.

A Raisin in the Sun We’re going to take a look at a gif the illustrates the population changes in Chicago from 1910-2000: http://i.imgur.com/xZoKnTa.gif Once we’ve viewed the gif (I’ll let it play through a few times), respond to the questions on the front of your anticipation guide.

A Raisin in the Sun Next, you’re going to check out a few primary sources with your groups. In your packet, there are five different sources of information about Chicago during the 20th century. Decide who in your group is assigned to which document(s). Once you have your assigned document, read through it and respond to the corresponding questions on your handout. Once everyone has finished, summarize your documents with your group members and share your answers. You will be responsible for completing the rest of the questions in your packet.

A Raisin in the Sun For the rest of class, your job will be to research the author of Raisin in the Sun: Lorraine Hansberry. Using the handout as a guide, find out all you can about Hansberry – try to understand her life as best you can. It will help you understand why she wrote A Raisin in the Sun! 