After the Curtain

This creative prediction worksheet is designed for students in Grades 8 and 9 to extend comprehension, inference, and thematic understanding of Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun. Learners imagine what happens after the play’s final act by responding to guided questions that ask them to predict future challenges, relationships, and personal growth for the Younger family-using textual evidence to support their ideas.

Learning Goals

• Predicting & Inferring from Text (Grades 8-9)
  Students make logical predictions based on character traits, conflicts, and resolutions.
• Narrative Continuation & Creative Response
  Learners extend the story in a way that remains faithful to the play’s themes and characters.
• Theme Extension & Reflection
  Activities encourage students to consider how themes of dreams, family, and perseverance continue beyond the final scene.
• Evidence-Based Writing
  Students justify predictions using details from dialogue, actions, and outcomes in the play.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to align with middle school and early high school ELA standards.
• Balances Creativity with Analysis
  Encourages imaginative thinking grounded in textual understanding.
• Promotes Deeper Engagement
  Helps students reflect on the lasting impact of the play’s message.
• Supports Writing & Discussion
  Responses can be shared in class or expanded into longer reflective pieces.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Ideal for post-reading reflection, enrichment, or assessment.
• Printable & No-Prep
  Easy to implement in classroom or homeschool settings.

This After the Curtain worksheet helps students move beyond summary to thoughtful interpretation by imagining the Younger family’s future. By predicting outcomes and supporting them with evidence, learners strengthen inference skills, thematic insight, and confidence in extending literary meaning beyond the text.

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