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Thank You Ma'am

Thank You Ma'am. Understanding the links between character actions and plot development. Random Acts of Kindness. Have you ever been the recipient of a random act of kindness? Have you ever done random acts of kindness for others?

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Thank You Ma'am

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  1. Thank You Ma'am Understanding the links between character actions and plot development

  2. RandomActs of Kindness • Have you ever been the recipient of a random act of kindness? • Have you ever done random acts of kindness for others? • As you watch the following video, think of how random acts of kindness can greatly impact others' lives. • https://youtu.be/pzjEzohHmaM

  3. Remember… • The things that characters say and do not only show who they are, but develops the plot forward. • Turning points within a plot often hinge on things that characters say and do • Therefore, character actions have a direct relationship with plot development.

  4. Thank You Ma'am • A short story written by Langston Hughes • First published in 1958 • The story recounts the kindness an older woman shows to a young boy even though he does not deserve it

  5. About the Author • Langston Hughes was an American poet, author, social activist and playwright. • Hughes was born in 1902 in Joplin, Missouri • He was known for being one of the leaders of the Harlem Renaissance • Hughes is known for his poems, such as "The Negro Speaks of Rivers", "I, Too" and "Mother to Son" • Hughes died in 1967 from complications in surgery

  6. As you read the story… • What does the dialogue within the story reveal about Roger and Mrs. Luella? • What decisions do either Roger or Mrs. Luella make which propel the action of the story further? • What things do Roger or Ms. Luella do which give insight into their character?

  7. Thank You Ma'am Audio • https://youtu.be/Gksv0MzRKBg

  8. Post Story Questions • What does the dialogue within the story reveal about Roger and Mrs. Luella? • What decisions do either Roger or Mrs. Luella make which propel the action of the story further? • What things do Roger or Ms. Luella do which give insight into their character?

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