 Homework on the top
right corner of your
desk!
 In complete sentences,
answer the following on
notebook paper:
 What is an
inference? Based on the
following pictures what can
you infer? Defend your
answer by using evidence
from the pictures.
 Week 2 Vocabulary
Quiz on 9/15.
 Use the Quizlet
website
(http://quizlet.com/
mscaseyCHISD/fold
ers) to help you
study.
 SWBAT utilize complex inferences to analyze
"Thank You Ma'am" by Langston Hughes.
 Evidence + Smart
Thinking= Inference
 When you make an
inference, start with the
phrase, “I can infer
that…”
 This story was written in
the 1950s. Much of this
story takes place in a
rooming house, a house
where people rent rooms
in which to live.
Langston Hughes is best
known for his poetry,
shorty stories, and
novels.
 While we are reading “Thank You Ma’m”, my
expectation is that you are following along in your text
book and participating in our group discussion.
 Failure to do so will affect your participation grade in
my class.
 Turn to page 129 of your textbook.
When does this story take place? How might the
time of day affect the action of the story?
2. What does the first paragraph tell you about the
main character?
3. What can you infer about the characters from the
woman’s question and the boy’s reply ?
1.
The story takes place at eleven o’clock at night. Since
it is late at night, the woman may be in danger.
2. The first paragraph tells you that woman is strong
and fearless and that the boy is small and is probably
in need of money since he tried to take her purse.
3. I can infer that the characters are in conflict. I can
also infer that the young boy does have a conscience
because at first, he does not lie to the woman.
1.
Are you surprised by what Mrs. Jones says and does?
What can you infer about her based on her actions?
2. Have you ever known a person who talks like this?
What does her language tell you about the character
of Mrs. Jones?
3. Describe the setting of the house. Provide details
from the text.
4. What consequences has Roger faced so far?
1.
Yes, I was surprised that the woman is concerned
enough about they boy to wash his face and feed
him. I can infer that the woman is a kind hearted
person.
2. Yes, I have know people that speak like Mrs. Jones.
3. The house seems like a safe and happy place to live.
The boy has entered a safe place, which seems unlike
his home. He may learn an important lesson about
life in this new environment.
1.
Why does the boy choose to sit where Mrs. Jones can
see him? How do you know?
2. What do Roger’s words tell about how he’s feeling at
this point in the story?
1.
Why does Mrs. Jones tell Roger so much about her
work?
2. Think of all Mrs. Jones’ interactions with Roger.
How does she show him that he can count on her?
3. What can you infer about Roger from his inability to
say anything besides “Thank you”?
4. What life lesson does Mrs. Jones teach Roger?
1.
 Letter Writing Homework Prompt: (Due 9/12)
 Imagine that you are Roger twenty years after the story
took place. Write a letter to a young relative who needs
guidance and direction. In your letter tell about your
experience with Mrs. Jones, sharing what you learned.
In your letter, give background information about what
happened to you in the past. For example, explain who
you are, what you did, and how it affected you.
 Remember:
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Letters have a greeting, body, and closing.
Complete sentences
Use at least 1 Vocabulary word from Week 2
Think about how Roger may have changed in 20 years
 When you write a letter, start with:
 “Dear PERSON’S NAME,
 The body of your letter will answer the questions that
are listed on your homework sheet.
 Your letter should end with:
 Sincerely,
 YOUR NAME