Introduction
Welcome!
A Raisin in the Sun stood for much. From the Langston Hughes poem that elaborated on dreams.. and what happens to those dreams that fail to become reality to us. He said does it ( the dream ) dry up like a raisin in the sun. During the period that took place in the book, segregation of races played a major part in the nation. Places like restaurants, libraries, beaches and even neighborhoods.
When Mama bought the new house the family mentioned how it was nothing but rich white folk in the neighborhood. Which was true because black families usually stayed in low income homes or poverty areas like the ghettos or the poor country.
The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee had a dream to end segregation in all aspects. Led by Martin Luther King Jr, the SNCC had a way of protesting without harming the other people no matter what, and believe me it took alot. It was their dream to put an end to racial discrimination and it soon became a reality to the whole nation.
Task
The Task
- Use the internet to research, learn, and understand the SNCC and their methods and goals. Then write a robust 1 page essay on what you have learned.
- After the Essay, choose one member of the SNCC and become that person. Learn that person and be them. You're Attending Shaw University, The founding place of SNCC. You're now inducted and starting a new journey.
- Write 5 creative journal entries that puts yourself in their shoes for a week. Write about how you feel, the events that took place, what you have learned that day- basically any/every thing. These journal entries must have full emotion and affection. Be mindful about your time period.
Process
Writing the Essay
- http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/sncc ---- Use this history page to find historical events that took place with the SNCC
- http://onevotesncc.org/stories/story-sncc/ ---- This a morein depth website to use to understand more about the SNCC and its leaders and members. \
- When you write the essay please use websites as proof (evidence) so please sit them each time you refer to the website.
- https://www.ibiblio.org/sncc/
Journals
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Student_Nonviolent_Coordinating_Committee --- here, there is a list of names of students that were apart of the SNCC (Freedom Riders) this is where you will find your "character" and develop more knowledge of them to write your journal entries.
- http://www.shawu.edu/150/History_Civil_Rights/ --- Shaw University ...The college you're attending!
- http://kingencyclopedia.stanford.edu/encyclopedia/chronology_contents.html--- A website based on the founder and his life in order including the SNCC
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-cIWfDpXMs
Evaluation
| Numbers | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Resources | Uses sources and Shows the amount of learning and time put into the websites | Shows very little amount of the use of the websites | No sources sited |
| Journals/Essay |
Very formal, MLA format, robust and great use of vocabulary. low amount of/ no conventions. High evidence Very emotional and affectionate. Can feel the characters position |
Few conventions. Sees informal parts of essay. Low vocabulary and evidence
Doesn't really show emotion. Can see the character a little bit in the journals |
A lot of conventions found and lack of/no vocabulary
No effort in journals at all.
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| Creativity | Use of imagination and determination to investigate the wonders of SNCC | Small/little creativity. No use of effort.Just put together. | No creativity. Boring. |
| Effort/Strength |
GREAT amount of creativity and thought put into the task and done |
Some effort put into the task. Identifies errors and lack of hard work. | No Effortness... not strong at all. poor job. |
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Conclusion
The SNCC had a dream. A goal. A mindset. A change. They wanted MORE and just like "A Raisin in the Sun" Walter had a dream. Mama had a dream. They all wanted something to become reality to them. To change their lifestyle. To make a better living. And just like the Youngers and SNCC we all have dreams and wants. What will we do to make them happen?
