Ripples in the Dream

Students use this cause-and-effect chart to analyze how major character decisions in A Raisin in the Sun create ripple effects throughout the Younger family. Each decision is examined for its cause (motivation) and effect (consequence), helping students trace how individual choices influence collective outcomes. The activity strengthens comprehension of interconnected plotlines and reinforces the moral and emotional complexity within the play.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Cause and Effect in Literature

English Language Arts – Character Decision and Consequence Analysis

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension and Plot Development

English Language Arts – Analytical Thinking and Synthesis

This worksheet is part of our A Raisin in the Sun collection.