Character Traits
What's one word you would use to describe Roger in the beginning of the story?
Liar, thief, unthreatening, sneaky, etc.
Who are the two characters in the story?
Roger and Mrs. Jones
Who is the author of "Thank You, Ma'am?"
Langston Hughes
Although the old woman appeared frail, she was actually very strong. In this sentence, frail means...
weak
What's one word we can use to describe Mrs. Jones?
Caring, Compassionate, tough etc.
What is the setting of the story?
the street, Mrs. Jones apartment, at night
Why does Roger try to steal Mrs. Jones purse?
He wants to buy blue suede shoes.
Combing his hair would make the boy look presentable. In this sentence, presentable means...
nice, decent, put together or a similar word.
What can the reader infer about Roger's home life?
He's poor, homeless, neglected, etc.
Roger tried to steal Mrs. Jones purse which resulted in what?
Roger being dragged back to her house and Mrs. Jones teaching him a lesson.
What does Roger want to say at the end of the story?
Thank you ma'am.
The woman held him and would not release him until he promised not to run away. Release means...
Let go
What's one way that we see Mrs. Jones start to trust Roger?
Leaves her pocketbook unattended, leaves the door open, opens up to Roger about her past
What type of conflict do we see in the story?
Person vs. Person
Name two things Mrs. Jones gives to Roger.
Dinner and $10.00 for his shoes
Because no children were playing on it, the stoop looked barren. Barren means...
Empty
What's one way Mrs. Jones shows Roger kindness?
Cooks him dinner, tells him to clean his face, gives him 10 dollars to buy shoes, etc.
How does Roger change in the story?
In the beginning of the story, he tries to steal Mrs. Jones bag and toward the end of the story, he has an opportunity to steal Mrs. Jones bag when she isn't looking and he doesn't.
What lesson do readers learn from the story "Thank You Ma'am"?
They learn that kindness can change someone's behavior.
Roger's actions in the beginning of the story was despicable. Despicable means...
Terrible, horrible, etc.