Thank You M'am

This step of plot includes background information like characters and setting.

• rising action

• falling action

• resolution

• exposition

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

This step of plot includes the conflict and building tension.

• rising action

• falling action

• resolution

• exposition

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

This step of plot includes the turning point of the story.

• rising action

• resolution

• climax

• exposition

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

This step of plot includes the consequences of the turning point and decreasing tension.

• falling action

• rising action

• climax

• resolution

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

This step of plot includes the ending and theme of the story.

• falling action

• rising action

• climax

• resolution

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

How do the characters meet in "Thank You M'am"?

• The boy helps the woman carry groceries.

• The boy tries to steal the woman's purse.

• The boy falls on the sidewalk and the woman helps him up.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Why does Mrs. Jones leave her purse alone with the boy while she's cooking dinner?

• So she can chase him out the door if he steals her purse.

• She got distracted and forgot her purse on the table.

• To show that she trusts him enough in her own house.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Why does the author use italics in the following quote:

“Then, Roger, you go to that sink and wash your face,” said the woman, whereupon she turned him loose—at last. Roger looked at the door—looked at the woman—looked at the door—and went to the sink.

• To show that Roger was confused.

• To draw attention to the climax of the story.

• To show Roger's location.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is tension?

• A feeling of suspense or drama that makes the reader more engaged.

• A feeling of surprise that shocks the reader.

• A feeling of confidence or reassurance that everything's going to be okay.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Why is Roger afraid when they get to Mrs. Jones's house?

• He thinks he's being kidnapped.

• He thinks he's going to jail.

• He thinks she'll call his mom and he'll get in trouble.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3