
Review of Theme and "Thank You, Ma'am"
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Molly Donehoo
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Review of Theme and "Thank You, Ma'am"
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Poll
What did you think about this story?
I liked it!
It was boring!
It was ok.
I hated it.
I loved it!!!!!!
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Multiple Choice
The name of the PROTAGONIST is....
Roger
Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones.
Miss Maple Wilson Jackson Jr.
Langston Hughes
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Fill in the Blanks
Type answer...
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Multiple Choice
What was Roger wanting to buy with the stolen money?
Air Force 1s
Blue Suede Shoes
Zaxby's Nibbler Meal
A Gold Watch
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Multiple Choice
When Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones asks Roger if he will run if she lets him go he says.....
Yes
No
Maybe
I don't know
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Multiple Choice
Roger debating if he should make a run out of the door is an example of which type of CONFLICT?
Internal
External
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Multiple Choice
Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones knocking Roger over as he tries to steal her purse is an example of....
Person vs. Nature
Person vs. Self
Person vs. Society
Person vs. Person
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Multiple Choice
What does Roger offer to go to the store to get?
Bread
Milk
Cheese
Cake
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Multiple Choice
What does Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones serve for dessert?
Brownies
10 Cent Cake
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Vanilla Ice Cream
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Multiple Choice
How much money does Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones give Roger in the end?
None - he's a thief!
$5
$20
$10
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Multiple Choice
What is the last thing Roger says?
Thank You
Bye!
I will never steal again!
Peace Out
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Time to look at YOUR THEMES
In the next few slides I have put YOUR answers on what you think the theme of "Thank You, Ma'am" is.... you have to decide if it is a THEME or NOT A THEME.
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Multiple Choice
Always learn from your mistakes!
This is a theme!
This is NOT a theme :(
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Multiple Choice
After nearly having her purse stolen by Roger Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones has every right to turn toward him in anger and even demand some form of justice However she meets Roger with compassion going so far as to open her home to him
Theme!!
Not a Theme.......
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Multiple Choice
Don't take things from other people!
Theme!
Not a Theme
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Multiple Choice
Don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it.
Theme!
Not a theme!
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Multiple Choice
i think roger should of never tried to snatch her purse in the first place and would of never happened if he wanted the she he could of asked or worked for it
Theme!
Not a theme :(
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Multiple Choice
Treat others the way you want to be treated!
Theme
Not a theme!
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Multiple Choice
When Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones fed roger and made sure he was clean, which connived him to stop trying to steal.
Theme!
Not a theme!
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Multiple Choice
You don't have to do bad things to get what you want!
Theme!
Not a theme :(
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Multiple Choice
Ask before taking things!
Theme!
Not a theme :(
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Multiple Choice
It is easier to ask than take!
Theme!
Not a theme :(
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Multiple Choice
Stealing will not get you very far.
Theme!
Not a theme :(
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Multiple Choice
Sometimes in life you are not given a second chance so if you are take advantage of it
Theme!
Not a theme :(
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Multiple Choice
the boy learned his lesson by not taking nobody else’s purse or their money because if her purse wasn’t heavy he wouldn’t be where he is now
Theme
Not a theme :(
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Multiple Choice
I think the theme of the story is the boy , when he snatch the purse from the lady .
Theme!
Not a theme :(
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Multiple Choice
Closed mouths don't get fed!
Theme!
Not a theme :(
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