Thank You M'am by Langston Hughes

Thank You, M'am

Unit 1- Extended Writing Project Text Organizer for Literary Analysis

What can we learn from analyzing conflict in literature?

Think about the conflicts faced by the characters in the texts from this unit. Choose two or three selections from the unit and write a literary analysis that interprets the theme, or general message about life, that each text expresses. In your analysis, be sure to explain how the conflict and its resolution (or lack of resolution) helps to develop the theme.

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Reorder

Reorder the following events in the short story, "Thank You, M'am":

• Roger attempts to steal Mrs. Jones pocketbook

• Mrs. Jones puts Roger in a half-nelson and takes him to her home

• Mrs. Jones helps Roger wash his face and gives him something to eat

• Mrs. Jones tells Roger that instead of trying to steal, he could have just asked for money

• Mrs. Jones gives Roger $10 to buy blue suede shoes

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Multiple Choice

The theme of this story is (choose ONE):

• Love conquers all

• Friendship requires sacrifice

• Crime does not pay

• Sometimes we have to let go and trust that it will all work out for the best

• With perseverance, any obstacle can be overcome

Conflict

A serious disagreement or argument; a clash or disagreement between people, ideas, and interests.

Open Ended

Describe the conflict in the story:

Resolution

The act of finding an answer or solution to a conflict.

Open Ended

How is the conflict resolved?

Open Ended

How does the conflict in this story and its resolution help to develop the theme?

Poll

I feel confident doing the Extended Writing Project Text Organizer for "Mad" independently:

• Strongly Agree

• Agree

• Somewhat

• Disagree

• Strongly disagree