Narrative Writing: A Lesson Learned the Hard Way in “Thank You, M’am”

In this lesson, students will read Langston Hughes’ short story “Thank You, M’am,” analyzing the impact of plot and character in developing the story’s theme. After reading the story, students will use details gathered from the text to write a narrative that predicts/portrays what would occur if the characters met again.
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General Information

Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 6
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera
Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)
Keywords: text evidence, plot, conflict, theme, Langston Hughes, short story, short stories, short story by Langston Hughes, American literature, narrative writing, literary elements, narrative techniques, writing in response to reading, African American author, Black author, developing a theme, writing a narrative, Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones, third-person narrator, third-person point of view
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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