"Thank you Ma'am"
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10 questions
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"Thank You Ma'am" by Langston Hughes Graphic Organizer & Discussion Questions for 6th grade ELA.
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What is the subject or topic of the story? What is this story about?
What is the subject or topic of the story? What is this story about?
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What idea is the author sharing about Roger's actions and Mrs. Jones' response to his actions?
What idea is the author sharing about Roger's actions and Mrs. Jones' response to his actions?
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What lesson does Roger learn?
What lesson does Roger learn?
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Why do you think Mrs. Jones handles the situation the way she does in the story and how do you think this experience is likely to affect Roger and how he acts in the future?
Why do you think Mrs. Jones handles the situation the way she does in the story and how do you think this experience is likely to affect Roger and how he acts in the future?
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What message is the author sharing about Roger's actions and Mrs. Jones response?
What message is the author sharing about Roger's actions and Mrs. Jones response?
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Why do you think Mrs. Jones makes Roger wash his face? Why does she give him food?
Why do you think Mrs. Jones makes Roger wash his face? Why does she give him food?
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What is the effect of Mrs. Jones telling Roger about her past? Why does she avoid asking him about his family or background?
What is the effect of Mrs. Jones telling Roger about her past? Why does she avoid asking him about his family or background?
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What theme(s) does this short story express? Please use 1-2 quotes/textual evidence that support the theme and the message it is conveying.
What theme(s) does this short story express? Please use 1-2 quotes/textual evidence that support the theme and the message it is conveying.
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What valuable lesson does Roger learn from Mrs. Jones? Why do you think Roger has trouble saying, "thank you," as he is leaving?
What valuable lesson does Roger learn from Mrs. Jones? Why do you think Roger has trouble saying, "thank you," as he is leaving?
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Do you think Roger learned his lesson or will he continue stealing? Why or why not?
Do you think Roger learned his lesson or will he continue stealing? Why or why not?