Book Title: A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry

Subtitle: Adapted for English Language Learners

Author: Caroline Hobbs

Book Description: 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.

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Book Description

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.

Author

Caroline Hobbs

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Language readers

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Title
A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry
Author
Caroline Hobbs
License

Icon for the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License

A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry Copyright © by Caroline Hobbs is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.

Primary Subject
Language readers
Additional Subject(s)
Language teaching and learning material and coursework, Language learning: reading skills