"Thank You, Ma'am" A Literary Analysis

Using Text Evidence Watch this video to help with understanding text evidence. TEXT EVIDENCE PRACTICE - THEME Use the boxes of text evidence to determine whether they supports the main theme of "Thank You, Ma'am". If the text supports the theme, place an "X" under the "Supported" column. If the text does not support the theme, place an "X" under the "Not Supported" column. TEXT FROM THE STORY SUPPORTED NOT SUPPORTED It was about eleven o’clock at night, and she was walking alone when a boy ran up behind her and tried to snatch her purse. X 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?” X Sweat popped out on the boy’s face and he began to struggle. Mrs. Jones stopped, jerked him around in front of her, put a half-nelson4 about his neck, and continued to drag him up the street X When they were finished eating she got up and said, “Now, here, take this ten dollars and buy yourself some blue suede shoes. X “Then we’ll eat,” said the woman, “I believe you’re hungry — or been hungry — to snatch my pocketbook.” X CHARACTERIZATION VIDEO Watch this video to get a better understanding of characterization. ••• Inferring Character Traits •••Methods of Characterization Words Actions Thoughts and Feelings Appearance Comments by Other Characters Direct Comments by Narrator Directions: Read each descriptive sentence in the left column. Decide on one character trait word that the description reveals about the character. Write your answer in the column labeled “Inferred Character Traits.” Decide which method(s) of characterization is being used. Write the type of method in the space provided for “Methods of Characterization.” Descriptive Sentence Inferred Character Traits Method of Characterization 1. “I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me,” whispered Violet. shy words; thoughts and feelings 2. Juan got up before dawn and made his way down to the pier. He would be the first fisherman on the water today hardworking; responsible actions 3. “Dana waters her house plants every single day,” said Joyce. comments by other characters 4. John looked proudly at the new painting he had done and decided to enter it in the local art contest. 5. “Maybe I’m just not very bright,” Clovis thought. “I didn’t pass that basket-weaving class . . . again.” 6. Roosevelt can’t get along well with other people. 7. Diane looked towards the door, biting her nails and fidgeting with her keys. 8. Jimmy leaned against the barn. He pulled out the old red bandana from his overall pockets and wiped his sweaty brow. 9. Dr. Drew organized many blood drives for the Red Cross. DIRECTIONS: First, decide whether the conflict is internal, external, or both. Then, identify what type of conflict are occurring in the example. • In an EXTERNAL CONFLICT, a character struggles against an outside force. • An INTERNAL CONFLICT takes place entirely within a character’s own mind. 1. Jim and Mac disagreed about where they should take the dog they found. internal external both 2. Carly struggled to walk through the hot, blowing sand. internal external both 3. Sarah couldn't decide what to do that night. Should she study or should she go out? internal external both 4. In the high winds, the crew was barely able to keep the ship from tilting sideways. internal external both 5. Martin Luther King Jr. fought against discrimination for African Americans during the 1950s and 60s. internal external both