New Horizons

Opportunity sits at the center of A Raisin in the Sun, and this word search explores the vocabulary connected to building a better future. Students discover words related to business, investment, entrepreneurship, and financial growth while learning how economic opportunities can change a family’s life. These terms help explain why the Younger family places so much hope in making careful financial decisions. They also show that success often requires planning, courage, and a willingness to take risks. By completing this puzzle, students gain a better understanding of the opportunities that motivate the characters throughout the play.

This activity introduces practical vocabulary that students are likely to encounter well beyond English class. Words connected to business, banking, and finance appear regularly in nonfiction reading, economics lessons, and everyday conversations. As students search for each term, they strengthen spelling, improve word recognition, and develop greater confidence reading informational texts. The puzzle also encourages curiosity about careers, investing, and responsible decision-making in ways that feel approachable. It blends literacy practice with valuable real-world knowledge that students can continue building on for years to come.

Word List: Business, Investment, Storefront, Entrepreneur, Loan, Banking, Capital, Profit, Partnership, Expansion, Employment, Resources, Negotiation, Finance, Ownership