K/H: Raisin in the Sun Project (Major Grade)

Directions:   To extend your understanding of the elements of drama, you will take a hands on approach as a playwright and write a scene of your own play. Like Hansberry, your play will focus on a moral dilemma.   Your scene must reflect at least one well-developed symbol and include meaningful stage directions. You are required to include dialogue from at least one character’s point of view.  You must determine how you will incorporate the symbol associated with your character into your scene.  Remember, a scene takes place in one location (setting) and one "moment" in time, so think about how you will create and resolve a conflict for the character in this limited time frame.

Requirements:

• Times New Roman 12” font
• Focus on a moral dilemma
• Establish a clear setting (time and place)
• Make your symbol an important part of your scene and use it to further develop the character or reveal changes in your character
• Include a paragraph at the end of the play that explains the symbol
• Include a Cast of Characters if there are more than one character
• Incorporate "scene-setting” stage directions in italics at the beginning of the scene that include a description of the setting, important background information, and character actions. Write the speaker's name for each line of dialogue in capital letters  
• Include stage directions in parentheses and italics that reveal information for the reader about the character's movement, tone, emotion, etc.    
• Submit to turnitin.com by Sunday, February 15, 2015, at 11:59 PM.  Bring a printed copy to class Tuesday, February 17.