"Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes Literary Craft Analysis Activity
Help middle and high school students explore literary craft with this activity covering Langston Hughes' short story "Thank You, Ma'am." With this worksheet, students will isolate and reflect upon textual details that are consistent with the conventions of realistic and young adult fiction. An answer key is provided, as well as a copy of the narrative, which makes for an excellent addition to a short story unit for grades 6 through 12. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive option is available.) By engaging with this literary craft analysis activity, students will:
Isolate characterization details that elicit emotional responses from readers
Isolate examples of dialect
Apply knowledge of literary devices including hyperbole, situational irony, and dramatic irony
Convey information through speech and writing in a coherent manner
Come to class better prepared to discuss works of fiction
A variety of resources are available for teaching young adult fiction:
Help middle and high school students explore literary craft with this activity covering Langston Hughes' short story "Thank You, Ma'am." With this worksheet, students will isolate and reflect upon textual details that are consistent with the conventions of realistic and young adult fiction. An answer key is provided, as well as a copy of the narrative, which makes for an excellent addition to a short story unit for grades 6 through 12. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive option is available.) By engaging with this literary craft analysis activity, students will:
Isolate characterization details that elicit emotional responses from readers
Isolate examples of dialect
Apply knowledge of literary devices including hyperbole, situational irony, and dramatic irony
Convey information through speech and writing in a coherent manner
Come to class better prepared to discuss works of fiction
A variety of resources are available for teaching young adult fiction:
Help middle and high school students explore literary craft with this activity covering Langston Hughes' short story "Thank You, Ma'am." With this worksheet, students will isolate and reflect upon textual details that are consistent with the conventions of realistic and young adult fiction. An answer key is provided, as well as a copy of the narrative, which makes for an excellent addition to a short story unit for grades 6 through 12. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive option is available.) By engaging with this literary craft analysis activity, students will:
Isolate characterization details that elicit emotional responses from readers
Isolate examples of dialect
Apply knowledge of literary devices including hyperbole, situational irony, and dramatic irony
Convey information through speech and writing in a coherent manner
Come to class better prepared to discuss works of fiction
A variety of resources are available for teaching young adult fiction:
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Help middle and high school students explore literary craft with this activity covering Langston Hughes' short story "Thank You, Ma'am." With this worksheet, students will isolate and reflect upon textual details that are consistent with the conventions of realistic and young adult fiction. An answer key is provided, as well as a copy of the narrative, which makes for an excellent addition to a short story unit for grades 6 through 12.