Engaging. Rigorous. Student-approved.This 2–3-week teaching unit for Fences by August Wilson is a powerful alternative to longer 6-week plans. Designed for high school seniors, AP Literature classes, and advanced 11th or 12th grade ELA, this unit invites deep analysis of race, identity, and family in postwar America. Students will explore the play through historical, literary, and dramatic lenses—connecting with Wilson’s characters while analyzing key themes and cultural context. Included in