1. April 13, 2010 Objective: To explore the conflicts within the Younger family DP Competencies: E01. Develop Meaning E07. Idea Development

2. Quote Interpretation “To observe people in conflict is a necessary part of a child’s education. It helps him to understand and accept his own occasional hostilities and to realize that differing opinions need not imply an absence of love.” -Milton R. Sapirstein

3. Work Period 1.We will finish reading Act I, Scene One from A Raisin in the Sun. 2.You will create a character map for the following characters: (#1)Walter and Ruth (#2)Walter and Beneatha (#3)Lena and Beneatha

4. Character Map Character ACharacter B Statement: Quotes: Character traits

5. Homework If you have not already done so, choose an independent reading book. Please bring the title and author to class tomorrow!

6. Wrap-Up: Presentations of Character Maps/Discussion Did today’s activity help you understand the characters better? Why or why not?