Result: A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry

An adaptation of Lorraine Hansberry's critically acclaimed play A Raisin in the Sun. This text has been adapted to a mid-length novel suitable for low-intermediate and intermediate level English Language Learners.
This is an adaptation of Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun intended for classroom use with low-intermediate English Language Learners. The original play has been adapted into a novel suitable for reading over the course of a quarter or semester. This OER text includes discussion questions, vocabulary activities, and writing prompts. The Younger family lives in a small apartment. When they receive an insurance payment after the death of their father, the Younger children and their mother face a difficult decision. What will they do with the money? Set in 1950s Chicago, A Raisin in the Sun explores an African American family’s challenges and dreams. It is a story of family love, prejudice, and resilience. Content warnings: this story contains discussions of anti-Black violence, racism, pregnancy and discussion of terminating pregnancy, and alcohol consumption.