Dreams Beyond Raisins

This reflective writing worksheet invites students to connect the central theme of dreams from A Raisin in the Sun to their own personal goals. Learners answer five open-ended prompts about their aspirations, motivations, and comparisons to the Younger family’s dreams. The activity encourages self-reflection while deepening understanding of how Lorraine Hansberry’s characters pursue hope and resilience despite challenges. Students also analyze what message the author conveys about the power and importance of dreams in shaping identity and purpose.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Making Text-to-Self Connections

English Language Arts – Writing Personal Reflections

English Language Arts – Theme Interpretation and Application

English Language Arts – Critical Thinking and Literary Analysis

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