We spent the class "mapping out" the story according to the story elements handout. Example:
“Thank You M’am”Note: Some classes had to finish this for homework.
By Langston Hughes
Characters:
Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones: proud, tough, motherly, generous, assertive, forgiving, lonely
Roger: respectful, nervous, ignorant, needy, scared, lonely, caring, kind
Setting:
Where: a city, street, boarding house
When: early 60’s or late 50’s, late night
Mood: hopeful
Theme: hope, trust, faith
Point of View: third person
Plot Outline
Conflict: Roger tries to steal Mrs. Jones handbag. She tries to help him.
Rising Action
1)Roger tries to steal bag
2)Jones drags him up street.
3)Takes him to her room
4)Washes face
Climax: Roger sitting on bed, wanting to be trusted. She tells him she did things she wasn’t proud of.
Falling Action:
1) Eating dinner.
2) Mrs. Jones gives Roger $10
Conclusion:
Mrs. Jones told roger to behave himself. Roger wanted to say something than “Thank you, m’am”
There is a spelling quiz tomorrow. There will be a story elements quiz on Friday.
