ASSIMILATION And And By Lorraine Hansberry

ASSIMILATION What Is It? Assimilation In America Assimilation in “A Raisin in the Sun”

Your Do Now: What Is Assimilation? A. A figure of speech where words use a repetition of sounds B. To absorb new cultural elements into one’s previous culture C. To imitate someone or something D. To cut open or slice EXPLANATION

Assimilation in America MR. WEEKES

Assimilation in “A Raisin In The Sun” pgs. 62-63 Asagai Assimilation is so popular in your country. Beneatha I am not an assimilationist!

Assimilation in “A Raisin In The Sun” pgs. 80-81 Ruth Why must you and your brother make an argument out of everything people say? Beneatha Because I hate assimilationist Negroes! ……................ George Here we go! A lecture on the African past! On our Great West African Heritage!

GROUP ACTIVITY In your group, read together the two assimilation sections assigned (pgs. 62-63 & pgs. 80-81) Pay close attention to Asagai, Benetha, and George

Group Activity Directions In The Chart Provided Fill In The Following: Identify and describe each character’s opinion about assimilation. Which characters have assimilated into American culture, and which characters have not? Explain why you believe each character has or has not assimilated.

ACTIVITY CHART ASAGAI BENETHA GEORGE CHARACTERS Describe each character’s opinion about assimilation Who has assimilated into American culture, and who has not? Explain how each character has or has not

5 MINUTE WRAP-UP What conclusions have you made on the definition of assimilation? Do you have personal examples of assimilation occurring in your own life? Do you have an understanding of how characters in A Raisin In The Sun fit into the theme of assimilation?

ASSESSMENT short answer quiz (40min) In complete sentences answer the following questions based on the presentation and group activity given. Except for question 1, all your answers must include examples. In your own words, give your definition of assimilation. Give example(s) of assimilation that best explains the definition you give in question 1.

ASSESSMENT short answer quiz cont… Which character(s) in A Raisin In The Sun do you believe have assimilated into American culture, and explain why. You must give examples from the play for full credit. Which character(s) in A Raisin In The Sun do you believe have not assimilated into American culture, and explain why. You must give examples from the play for full credit.

THE END? Director: Jason Romanowski Assistant Director: CANDICE Producer: Jason Romanowski Executive Producer: Jason Romanowski © copyright 2002 All rights reserved