Name:
English 7IA
E13
Date:
Period:
Aim: How can we evaluate the major themes of Thank You, Ma’am?
Do Now: There are four themes from the story Thank You, Ma’am, listed in the
boxes below. Under each theme, explain how it is taught in the story.
# 1- Don’t try to take the easy way
out.
# 2 - Never trust a stranger.
# 3 - Sometimes you have to rely on
the kindness of others.
# 4 - It is human nature to want
what we cannot have.
*** Do Now Ends Here ***
What is the major theme of the short story Thank You, Ma’am, by Langston
Hughes? Provide at least two details from the text to support your choice.
Summary: Rubric Checklist Point –
Does your paragraph have a topic sentence?
Does your paragraph have a claim?
Does your paragraph have at least two details from the text?
Do your details start with a transition? (ex: For example)
Does your commentary explain how your details relate to the topic?
Does your commentary start with a transition? (ex: This reveals that)
Does your paragraph have a conclusion?