Character Analysis in Thank You, M'am

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Grade Level7th Grade

SubjectLiterature

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Create an answer key/exemplar for all pages of the 'Character Influence in Thank You, M'am' resource with realistic 7th-grade level responses that demonstrate meeting the success criteria but aren't overly sophisticated. The following is a summary of a document named cea38ca3-e546-4e66-928a-ba80aa4ccb17%2Fuser_uploads%2F94n3IunSp4ViPD8xuuZFr?alt=media&token=6d2047a4-1c88-4cb5-b36f-c1aed6eaac45: In the short story "Thank You, M'am" by Langston Hughes, the interaction between Mrs. Luella Bates W...

This resource provides a comprehensive answer key for analyzing the character of Mrs. Jones in 'Thank You, M'am' and her impact on Roger's transformation. It includes an introduction outlining the learning objective, which is to understand how Mrs. Jones's character influences the changes in Roger throughout the story. Additionally, it offers guidance on what constitutes a proficient response, emphasizing the importance of textual evidence, character actions, traits, and the causal links to Roger's development. The exemplar responses analyze key moments in the story, illustrating how Mrs. Jones’s compassion contrasts with societal expectations of punishment, and highlighting the themes of empathy and personal growth derived from their encounter. The setting of 1950s America also adds depth to their relationship, underlining the story's relevance in addressing social issues.