The central idea behind A Raisin in Sun is the American Dream. What is it? Where did it come from? How do you obtain it?

The term originated with a traveling show in which a white man imitated stereotypes of African Americans. Later, that name was used in society. For instance, special railroad car on trains were for blacks only and were called “Jim Crow Cars.” This became the standard term for laws and acts designed to promote segregation and [...]

Our unit on the American Dream begins with an exploration of the Harlem Renaissance. Harlem Renaissance (HR) is the name given to the period from the end of World War I and through the middle of the 1930s Depression…

The following notes provide a definition and explanation for writing a literary analysis. Writing about literature is the only way to really learn how to do it, but this presentation provides the background.

An important skill for all upper level papers is the ability to quote other peoples’ words to back up your own. Review the notes from class on creating a “quote sandwich” that we will use later in writing a literary analysis.
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Note sheet
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Practice with Cameras
practice finding and [...]