Daily OutcomeStudents will review some key

information about A Raisin in the Sun, complete Act 2 Scene 1, and continue analyzing the characters.

Who wrote A Raisin in the Sun?

Who wrote “A Dream Deferred”?

In what time period was this play written?

Quick Review

The Harlem Renaissance

Beneatha’s Argument…● Ashanti: The largest tribe in Ghana, the Ashanti grew to prominence due to the

wealth of iron and gold found in their country

● Benin sculpture: One of the longest-lasting civilizations in West Africa, the kingdom's art centered on sculpture that recounted historical events.

● Songhay Empire: was a state located in western Africa. From the early 15th to the late 16th century, Songhai was one of the largest Islamic empires in history.

● Bantu poetry: Bantu is a type of language spoken by a large number of tribes in Africa. Zulu and Swahili are examples of Bantu languages.

● Ethiopia: Having enjoyed a long history of trade with the Middle East, Ethiopia has been referenced in many sources, from Homer to the Bible. Ethiopia is unique in that it avoided much of the colonial rule experienced by its neighboring African countries.

● Nigeria: The largest and possibly the most diverse country in Africa, with approximately 130 million people and 250 different ethnic groups. The two major ethnic groups in the south of Nigeria are the Ibo and Yoruba people.

3 - 2 - 1!●Three things you learned about the

Harlem Renaissance●Two connections to the play●One question you still have