Read the story, learn the unknown words and do the exercises Langston Hughes “Thank you, M’am”
Preview – In “Thank You, M’am,” a boy learns an important lesson about kindness and trust from a surprising source. Before reading, think about an unexpected act of kindness you have done for someone or someone has
done for you.
Words and their definitions:
presentable (adj.) – in proper order for being seen, met, etc. by others
mistrusted (mis’ trust ad) v. – doubted
latching v. – grasping or attaching oneself to
barren (bar an) adj. – sterile; empty
strap – a strip of leather, cloth, or other flexible material, used to fasten, secure, or carry something or to hold onto something.
slung – syn. hang, arrange (something), especially with a strap or straps, so that it hangs loosely in a particular position
snatch – an act of snatching or quickly seizing something.
tug – a hard or sudden pull
square – directly; straight
frail – (of a person) weak and delicate
rear – the back part of something, especially a building or vehicle
suede – (swād) թավշյա
half nelson – wrestling hold using one arm
frowned – showing disapproval or displeasure
lima beans – an edible flat whitish bean
Thinking about:
1. Do you think Mrs. Jones is wise or foolish to trust
Roger? Why?
2. What does Mrs. Jones do when Roger tries to steal
her purse?
3. What can you tell about her character
from this action?
4. How are her actions connected
to her past experiences?
5. Recall: What does Roger do when Mrs. Jones leaves him
alone with her purse?
6. Why does he do this?
7. How have Roger’s behavior
and attitude changed?
8. Recall: What do Mrs. Jones and Roger talk about during
their meal?
Draw Conclusions:
. Why doesn’t Mrs. Jones ask Roger any personal questions?
. What does Roger say when he leaves the apartment?
. What more does he want to say?
Predict:
What effect will Mrs. Jones’s actions have on
Roger’s future?
Make a Judgment:
Does Mrs. Jones make good choices about how to treat Roger?
2. Կարճամետրաժ ֆիլմերի դիտում, քննարկում և թարգմանություն – 1, 2,
Սիլվա Հարությունյան 