A Raisin in the Sun Final Essay Introduction Paragraph (Wrote on 5/21
A. HOOK: Choose a compelling quote from the
1. Contextualize the quote- name the play, say what character is
speaking, and what is happening in the play when he/she says
this
B. Share Key Information
1. Name the playwright and give the year her play was staged (See
Introduction in the Play Text)
2. Summarize the plot of the play in General-name the family, the
setting of the play, and their general struggles.
3. Introduce all of the four main characters and their dreams. Try to
do this in two sentences!
C. Introduce the idea that the youngers are trying to achieve The
American Dream.
D. Share a clear 1-2 sentence definition of what The American Dream is
E. MAIN CLAIM- Initial Claim, Argument 1 and Argument 2
Make your argument whether Lorraine Hansberry's play affirms or
subverts The American Dream