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"Thank You M'am

Name:____________________________________

Story Packet

Period:_____________

Vocabulary

Directions: Define the following words and create one sentence using that word.

Word 1. Barren

Definition Empty, deserted

Unique Sentence

2. Frail

Weak, fragile, delicate

3. Mistrust

To have no confidence in

Fit to be seen by 4. Presentable people

5. Permit

6. Latch(verb)

Reading Strategy

Inference (define here): ___________________________________________________________

Quote from Text "She was a large with a large purse that had everything in it but a hammer and nails" (88).

"I didn't aim to...Lady, I'm sorry" (88).

"You ought to be my son. I would teach you right from wrong. Least I can do right now is to wash your face. Are you hungry?" (88) The woman did not watch the boy to see if he was going to run now, nor did she watch her purse" (90)

"Do you need somebody to go to the store?"

Your inference

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Guided Questions

1. How does Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones react to the boy's attempt to snatch her purse?

2. What does Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones' reaction to the boy snatching her purse reveal about her character?

3. Where do you see a turning point for Roger, in terms of his character?

4. What might this quote tell us about Mrs. Jones: "You ought to be my son."

5. Why does Roger offer to go to the store?

6. What is Mrs. Jones trying to tell Roger when she says, "Everbody's got something in common"?

7. What does Mrs. Jones mean when she says "shoes got by devilish ways will burn your feet"?

8. Circle the technique that you feel Langston Hughes uses most effective in building

characterization:

dialogue

narration

character's thoughts/actions

Give two examples from the story of this characterization technique:

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Thank You M'am: Internal and External Conflict

Fill in the chart: Internal

External

1. Check whether the example given is "internal" or "external" conflict 2. Write the type of conflict that has occurred (use the chart above for guidance)

General Examples 1. Maria and her brother argue about who gets to sit in the front seat of the car 2. A farmer and his family must find a way to make money while living during a Depression 1. Sarah is angry with herself for missing an easy

question on a test.

Internal External X

Type C v. C

2. The captain of a ship tries to sail through a dangerous storm.

5. James can't decide what to do tonight. Should he stay home and study or go to a movie?

Examples from "Thank You M'am" 6. Roger attempts to steal Mrs. Jones' purse

Internal External

7. Roger doesn't have anyone at home

8. Mrs. Jones struggles with her own past

9. Roger can't decide whether to run or stay

(For #'s 10 and 11 write your own instances from "Thank You M'am".)

10.

11.

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Thank You, M'am Characterization

1. Write the traits that describe Mrs. Jones in her box and do the same for Roger. (*Some words may be used to describe both characters)

2. Make a list of details from the story that helps to support your choices for each character.

Self-assured Kindhearted

Tough Troubled

Character Traits

Lonely

Generous

Timid

Strong

Young scared

Mrs. Jones 1.

Roger 1.

2.

2.

3.

3.

4. Details from Story

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4. Details from Story

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