Review of Theme and "Thank You, Ma'am"

Review of Theme and "Thank You, Ma'am"

Quiz + Examples

Poll

What did you think about this story?

• I liked it!

• It was boring!

• It was ok.

• I hated it.

• I loved it!!!!!!

Multiple Choice

The name of the PROTAGONIST is....

• Roger

• Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones.

• Miss Maple Wilson Jackson Jr.

• Langston Hughes

Fill in the Blanks

is the name of the ANTAGONIST. (the "boy")

Multiple Choice

What was Roger wanting to buy with the stolen money?

• Air Force 1s

• Blue Suede Shoes

• Zaxby's Nibbler Meal

• A Gold Watch

Multiple Choice

When Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones asks Roger if he will run if she lets him go he says.....

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

• I don't know

Multiple Choice

Roger debating if he should make a run out of the door is an example of which type of CONFLICT?

• Internal

• External

Multiple Choice

Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones knocking Roger over as he tries to steal her purse is an example of....

• Person vs. Nature

• Person vs. Self

• Person vs. Society

• Person vs. Person

Multiple Choice

What does Roger offer to go to the store to get?

• Bread

• Milk

• Cheese

• Cake

Multiple Choice

What does Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones serve for dessert?

• Brownies

• 10 Cent Cake

• Chocolate Chip Cookies

• Vanilla Ice Cream

Multiple Choice

How much money does Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones give Roger in the end?

• None - he's a thief!

• $5

• $20

• $10

Multiple Choice

What is the last thing Roger says?

• Thank You

• Bye!

• I will never steal again!

• Peace Out

Time to look at YOUR THEMES

In the next few slides I have put YOUR answers on what you think the theme of "Thank You, Ma'am" is.... you have to decide if it is a THEME or NOT A THEME. 

Multiple Choice

Always learn from your mistakes!

• This is a theme!

• This is NOT a theme :(

Multiple Choice

After nearly having her purse stolen by Roger Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones has every right to turn toward him in anger and even demand some form of justice However she meets Roger with compassion going so far as to open her home to him

• Theme!!

• Not a Theme.......

Multiple Choice

Don't take things from other people!

• Theme!

• Not a Theme

Multiple Choice

Don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it.

• Theme!

• Not a theme!

Multiple Choice

i think roger should of never tried to snatch her purse in the first place and would of never happened if he wanted the she he could of asked or worked for it

• Theme!

• Not a theme :(

Multiple Choice

Treat others the way you want to be treated!

• Theme

• Not a theme!

Multiple Choice

When Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones fed roger and made sure he was clean, which connived him to stop trying to steal.

• Theme!

• Not a theme!

Multiple Choice

You don't have to do bad things to get what you want!

• Theme!

• Not a theme :(

Multiple Choice

Ask before taking things!

• Theme!

• Not a theme :(

Multiple Choice

It is easier to ask than take!

• Theme!

• Not a theme :(

Multiple Choice

Stealing will not get you very far.

• Theme!

• Not a theme :(

Multiple Choice

Sometimes in life you are not given a second chance so if you are take advantage of it

• Theme!

• Not a theme :(

Multiple Choice

the boy learned his lesson by not taking nobody else’s purse or their money because if her purse wasn’t heavy he wouldn’t be where he is now

• Theme

• Not a theme :(

Multiple Choice

I think the theme of the story is the boy , when he snatch the purse from the lady .

• Theme!

• Not a theme :(

Multiple Choice

Closed mouths don't get fed!

• Theme!

• Not a theme :(