Inferencing
Plot development
Vocabulary
Mystery
Conflict
100
THE BOY’S FACE IS DIRTY AND THERE IS NO ONE AT HOME TO TELL HIM TO WASH IT (LINES 27-29) WHAT CAN YOU INFER?
-He might not have parents -His parents might not care about him -Tough home life -Orphan
100
Define rising action, and give an example from the story of "Thank You Ma'am"
Definition: Moves the plot forward/leads up to the climax Mrs. Jones taking Roger to her house.
100
Define frail and use it in a sentence.
(of a person) weak and delicate. Teacher judgment.
100
THE WOMAN DID NOT ASK THE BOY ANYTHING ABOUT WHERE HE LIVED, OR HIS FOLKS, OR ANYTHING ELSE THAT WOULD EMBARRASS HIM. (LINES 103-104) WHAT CAN YOU INFER?
-respectful -understanding -Caring
100
Define internal conflict.
A problem/conflict that happens within a character/person.
200
THE WOMAN SAID, “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?” (LINES 34-35) WHAT CAN YOU INFER?
-Forgiving -Generous -Kind -loving/caring -motherly
200
Define resolution, and tell what the resolution was from "Thank you, Ma'am"
Definition: How the story ends/ is revealed. Teacher judgment on answer.
200
Define presentable and use it in a sentence.
clean, well dressed, or decent enough to be seen in public. teacher judgment on your sentence!
200
Define conflict, and give an example of the two types we have talked about in class.
A problem in a story that can either be internal or external.
200
Define external conflict and give an example.
A problem/conflict that happens on the exterior between 2 or more forces. Teacher judgment on example.
300
MRS. JONES STOPPED, JERKED HIM AROUND IN FRONT OF HER, PUT A HALF NELSON ABOUT HIS NECK, AND CONTINUED TO DRAG HIM UP THE STREET. (LINE 43-45) WHAT CAN YOU INFER?
-Physically strong -Doesn't put up with anyone's nonsense -Strict
300
Define the Climax, and explain what the climax was in "Thank You Ma'am".
Definition: The most exciting part of a story/turning point. Teacher judgment on answer
300
Define Barren and use it in a sentence.
(of a place or building) bleak and lifeless. teacher judgment.
300
What is the setting of "Thank you ma'am"?
Harlem, NY
300
Give an example of an external conflict from "Thank you ma'am" , and be able to explain why.
Teacher judgment. Mrs. Jones grabbing Roger and taking him to her home.
400
“THERE’S NOBODY AT MY HOUSE” SAID THE BOY. (LINE 63) WHAT CAN YOU INFER?
-Homeless -Orphan -Parents might have left him
400
Define exposition, and explain what 3 things we find out in the story. Tell these 3 things from "Thank you ma'am".
Definition: In the very beginning of a story where we find out the characters, setting, and conflict. Characters: Roger, Mrs. Jones Setting: Harlem, NY Conflict: Roger tried stealing Mrs. Jones purse.
400
Define characterization and give an example.
How the author reveals the characters personality/characteristics in a story. Teacher judgment.
400
Who is the author of "Thank you ma'am", and how does he become a famous writer?
Langston Hughes, and a woman found his work and published it to major corporations.
400
Give an example of internal conflict from "Thank you ma'am", and explain.
Teacher judgment Roger deciding whether or not he should run or stay.
500
MRS. JONES GOT UP AND WENT BEHIND THE SCREEN. THE WOMAN DID NOT WATCH THE BOY TO SEE IF HE WAS GOING TO RUN NOW, NOR DID SHE WATCH HER PURSE WHICH SHE LEFT BEHIND HER ON THE DAY-BED. (LINES 91-93) WHAT CAN YOU INFER?
-Forgiving -Trusting - Bold -Confident -Genuine Teachers judgment on your answers
500
Define falling action, and explain what the falling action was in "Thank you ma'am".
Definition: Leads up to the ending of a story and helps reveal how to story ends. -Mrs. Jones gave Roger money for new shoes. Teacher judgment on answer
500
Define foreshadowing and give an example from "Thank you Ma'am".
Clues/hints that an author uses to help see what is going to happen in the future. teacher judgment.
500
How does Mrs. Jones show that she see's potential in Roger? List 2 examples from "Thank you ma'am".
-She takes him to her house rather than calling the cops. -She lets him prove himself to be trustworthy when she turned her back and he did not run. Teacher judgment
500
Give a DIFFERENT EXAMPLE of external and internal conflict from the movie "Frozen" or "Tom and Jerry".
teacher judgment
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