A Raisin in the Sun Themes, Symbols, and Motifs

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A Raisin in the Sun Themes and Symbols


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Activity Overview



Themes, symbols, and motifs come alive when you use a storyboard. In this activity, students will identify themes and symbols from the play, and support their choices with details from the text.

Themes, Motifs, and Imagery to Look For and Discuss

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Student Instructions

Create a storyboard that identifies recurring themes in A Raisin in the Sun. Illustrate instances of each theme and write a short description below each cell.


  1. Click "Start Assignment".
  2. Identify the theme(s) from A Raisin in the Sun you wish to include and replace the "Theme 1" text.
  3. Create an image for the example(s) that represents this theme.
  4. Write a description of each of the examples.


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