A Raisin in the Sun/Segregation
Unit
Board/Card Game
Global
Brennan/Vallaro
Assignment:
Using information from the unit of study, create a board/card game
similar to (online rules):
 Monoply (http://richard_wilding.tripod.com/monorules.htm)
 Chutes and Ladders (http://www.ehow.com/list_6115868_chutesladders-rules.html)
 Candyland
(http://www.hasbro.com/common/instruct/Candy_Land__(2004).pdf)
 Card game: Old Maid (http://www.pagat.com/passing/oldmaid.html)
 Sorry (http://www.best-family-games.com/sorry_board_game.html)
(This is not an inclusive list but are suggestions to get the group started.)
.
Individual Ideas (brainstorm):
Jot down some first thoughts…
Now
Lets
Share
Now, you will be placed into groups of 5
to 6 members to:
Brainstorm with group
Sketch:
Layout of game with rules and scoring
Create list of needed materials
Layout of box to house game (needs to list
creators’ names!)
Board/Card game will include:
 _____ Theme and/or storyline of:
 A Raisin in the Sun
 Segregation in the US (1950-60’s)
 _____ Game Objective
 _____ List of Game Pieces
 _____ Game Rules with scoring explained
 _____ Board/Cards and all necessary pieces
 _____ Box for game with creative cover and all
group members’ names.
Time Frame:
One class period - explanation and brainstorming
One class period to continue to work in
groups (Thurs & Fri)
 Two days of outside class time to gather needed materials
(Weekend)
Double class period to put game together
with group
Double class period for GAME DAY
Game day:
Meet at the tables in library (to set up
board games)
Groups will rotate in 10 minute increments
playing each game.
Groups will keep scoresheet (set up at
each station).
Grading:
Project game in English (see rubric)
Winner of each game – extra credit in
Social Studies