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Department of Education
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF CALOOCAN CITY

ENGLISH 9
Quarter 3 – Week 2 Dare to Dream

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCY:

Determine the relevance and truthfulness of the idea presented in the material viewed (EN9VC-IVa-10)

To the Learners

How to use this module:

Lesson: A Raisin in the Sun
As you go along with this module, make sure to keep yourself away from distractions. Set a best
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4. Understand all the concepts presented in the lesson and apply everything you have learned.

5. Enjoy the process. Have fun!

Expectations
 Let us now begin your journey in learning about American Literature. A pretest is provided for you to get a hint on w

Pretest

Instructions: Listen to the song titled “A Million Dreams" (The Greatest Showman Soundtrack).
Pay attention to its lyrics and carefully answer the questions below. Write the letter of the correct answer.
Use CAPITAL letters.

You may visit this link for the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr3X0DCXI-M

1. What is the song all about?

A. the impact of failure in life C. the fear of people to change

B. the power of dreams in life D. the role of individuals in the world

2. What is the meaning of "A Million Dreams?"

A. dream without limits

B. dream and do not act
C. dreams will never come true
D. dreams are fantasy and sometimes reality.

3. What did you feel after reading the lyrics or listening to the song?

A. annoyed C. inspired

B. confused D. scared

4. What is the purpose of the song?

A. to inform C. to motivate

B. to discourage D. to scare

5. Do you think the song is relevant to our lives now? Why or why not?

A. Yes, a lot of people like the melody of the song.

B. No, people do not need to have a dream.
C. Yes, it tells us to believe in ourselves and our dreams.
D. No, the song does not have an impact to anyone who listens to it.

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 Looking Back

Last time, you learned a lot about a play entitled Driving Miss Daisy (1987). It was written by
first in his "Atlanta Trilogy" of plays.

Image Source: Terry, “Driving Miss Daisy."

Take a minute and recall the ideas you have learned from the play.

About the play:

 The story is about the relationship of an elderly Southern Jewish woman, Daisy

Werthan, and her African American driver, Hoke Coleburn, from 1948 to 1973.

 The play describes the friendship or relationship of two different people.

 It is based on the actual family history of the playwright and his own experiences

living in Atlanta as a Jew.

 It shows the importance of treasuring every moment in life, as well as respecting

and accepting others as they are.

 It also tackles integrity, dignity, and trust.

 It won the Pulitzer Prize in 1988 for the drama category.

 It was adapted into an award-winning movie in 1989.

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 Brief Introduction

Pre-Reading Task:
Reflect on this poem written by Langston Hughes. How do you relate this to
the story, “A Raisin in the Sun?”

“Dreams Deferred”

What happens to a dream deferred?

Does it dry up

like
Or afester
raisinlike
in the
a sore-
sun?
And then run?

Does it stink like rotten meat?

Or crust and sugar over-

like a syrupy sweet?

Maybe it just sags

like a heavy
Or does it explode?

Watch the poetry reading clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5hiVmvcCaU

Originally titled “Harlem”, this poem is one of Hughes’ poems pertaining to the lives of African
American people in the United States of America. This short poem raises concerns about people’s
expectations and the implications that might occur if those hopes and dreams are not realized.

About the Author:

James Mercer Langston Hughes was born in Joplin, Missouri on February 1, 1902. He is kno

Image Source: http://wikimedia commons public domain

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Reading Task:

A Raisin in the Sun

Characters
(In order of Appearance)
Ruth Younger Travis
Younger
Walter Lee Younger
Beneatha Younger Lena
Younger (Mama) Joseph
Asagai George
Murchinson Karl
Lindner
Bobo
Moving Men

Summary:

The rising action of the play reveals the pregnancy of Ruth. Mama (Lena) has paid the initial
amount for a house in Clybourne Park. Then, she hands the remaining money to Walter to put it in a
savings account for Beneatha’s medical schooling. The rest of the money shall be put in a checking
account in Walter’s name. However, Walter intends to invest the money in a liquor business which
Mama does not approve of.

"A Raisin in the Sun", drama in three acts, appeared as the first drama written and produced on
March 11, 1959 by an African American who questioned the idea of contentment. It made a couple of
historic breakthroughs. It was also the first Broadway show with a predominantly African American cast.

About the Author:

Lorraine Vivian Hansberry was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 19, 1930. Throughout her life she has been actively engag

Image Source: Editors, Biography.com. Lorraine Hansberry

Visit the following links for additional reading materials and online resources to help you get a better understanding of
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 Activities

Activity 1. Vocabulary Development

Instructions: Look for the meaning of the unfamiliar words used in the texts. Use the
dictionary/internet. Write the definition of the word and construct your own sentence using the word.

1. defer 2. fester 3. sags 4. chauffeur 5. heritage

Activity 2: Text Comprehension

Instructions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Write your

responses on a clean sheet of paper.

1. What is the message of the poem “Dreams Deferred”?

2. According to the speaker, what are the possible outcomes of deferred dreams?
3. In the play, “A Raisin in the Sun”, what is Mama Lena Younger’s greatest dream for her family?
State her reasons behind it.
4. What does Walter want to do with the insurance check? Why do you think Mama does not approve
of it?
5. Does any of the characters in the play remind you of someone? How does that someone plan his
actions to realize his dream?
6. Would you have dreamt of the same thing for your family? Why or why not?

Activity 3. Reality Check

A. Rags to Riches

The following images are people with big dreams but confronted with hindrances and
struggles throughout the process of achieving their goals.

Instructions: Identify who is pertained to with the given descriptions and images as hints. Each
box corresponds to the letters of the name being asked.

1.
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became a street kid when parents separated
worked in Canada, as an ‘Overseas Filipino Worker’ caregiver but had to return in a year
worked as a janitor
started as an “Indie” (independent) actor
acknowledged for being an award-winning actor and director
famous for his character as Cardo Dalisay

Image source: http://cocomartin.ph/test/wp-content/uploads/coco-martin-biography-intro-01-coco-02.jpg

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• sold bananas, mangrove roots, nuts, and vinegar to help her
grandmother
• became a factory worker during her teenage days
• worked as a sales lady
• ventured into business but experienced war and typhoon that
damaged all their merchandise
• the owner and founder of the biggest bookstore in the
Philippines, the National Bookstore
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B. What’s your Dream?

In reality, most people likewise hold on to a dream. Take a good look at the images below. In the given
present situation/condition of the world as well as in the Philippines, can you tell what they dream about?

Instructions: Use 3-5 complete sentences in discussing your answers. Write your responses on a clean
sheet of paper.

1. 2.

Image Source: Roa, Protest Police Brutality. Image Source: Wyke, Desperate to Learn.

3. 4.

Image Source: De Castro, Pride March. Image Source: Kabisan, Transportation Crisis.

Remember

Harlem Renaissance (a major creative explosion in music, literature, and art in 1920s centered in Harlem, New York) wa
The poem addresses the limitations of the American Dream for African Americans.
The title of the play “A Raisin in the Sun” comes from one of the lines of “Harlem (Dreams Deferred)” as the main char
The play focuses on the challenges of African American family in the attempt of improving their financial circumstance
Langston Hughes and Lorraine Hansberry are both considered to have great contribution in the American Literature cen

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 Check Your Understanding

Instructions: Arrange the following events in the play. Write the letter that represents each event

in the designated box.

1. 2. 3.4. 5.

A. Mama Lena received an insurance check.

B. The Younger family lives in a two-bedroom apartment in Chicago.
C. Mr. Linder offered the family a generous amount to stop them from moving to
the neighborhood of the whites.
D. The family still moved from the apartment to their newly bought house.
E. Mama Lena paid the initial amount for a house and the rest of the money
was placed in Walter’s account.

Post Test

Hooray! You are now near the end of this module. This part will determine how well you understood the concepts and

Instructions: Read the questions carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer. Use CAPITAL
letters.

1. Who among the female characters is pregnant?

A. Beneatha C. Lorraine
B. Lena D. Ruth

2. How much is the settlement/insurance check the Younger family is eagerly waiting for?
A. $5,000.00 C. $15,000.00
B. $10,000.00 D. $20,000.00

3. Why does Walter accuse Mama of disregarding his dream when the family knew she
bought a house using the money?

A. He will not be able to send Travis to college.

B. He will not move with them to the new house.
C. He will not be able to avail his luxurious gadgets.
D. He will not have enough funds to open a liquor store.

4. Who is NOT a member of the Younger family?

A. Beneatha C. Ruth
B. George D. Travis

5. Who is the African American playwright and author of the play “A Raisin in the
Sun?”
A. James Baldwin C. Lorraine Hansberry
B. Langston Hughes D. Maya Angelou

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 Reflection

A. Dare to Dream
Accomplish the table below. First entry is given as reference for your answer. Use a
clean sheet of paper for your answers.

POSSIBLE HINDRANCES WHAT WILL I DO TO REACH MY

MY DREAMS
(in question form) GOAL?

Ex. I dream of becoming a pilot. What if my parents tell me that I will study harder for me to avail a
they cannot afford to send me to scholarship.
college?

1.
2.
3.

B. What’s on Your Mind?

What is your stand about continuing your education/pursuing your dreams in the midst of this pandemic?
Do you see this world’s current situation as hindrance for you to reach your goal? Share your thoughts as
you write in this Facebook update status template.

Example:

Image Source: Harrington, FB template.

ENGLISH 9
Quarter 3 – Week 2 Dare to Dream
Authors

Candy L. Cruz Cherry M. Igar Joan D. Rapada Kimberly E. Taberna

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 ENGLISH 9
Quarter 3 – Week 2
Dare to Dream
MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCY:
Determine the relevance and truthfulness of the idea presented in the material viewed
(EN9VC-IVa-10)

ANSWER SHEET

Name: Grade and Section:

PRETEST

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Activity 1. Vocabulary Development

Meaning Use the word in your own sentence
1. defer
2. fester
3. sags
4. chauffeur
5. heritage

Activity 3. Reality Check

A.Rags to Riches
k R
1.
3. C M t 2.
4. H D
S
CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

POST TEST REFLECTION

B. What’s on Your Mind?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

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