1. Aim: How do we identify and write about conflict in “Thank You, Ma’am”?

2. Types of Conflict Man vs. Himself Man vs. Man Man vs. Society
Man vs. Nature

3. Identifying Conflict Man vs. Himself Man vs. Man Man vs. Society
Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones has to decide what to do with Roger.
Roger has to struggle with leaving or staying.
Man vs. Man
Roger vs. Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones
Roger tries to steal the woman’s purse.
Man vs. Society
Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones decides to help the boy rather than take him to jail; she decides to go against society’s expectations.
Man vs. Nature
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4. Body Paragraph Format Topic Sentence Provide Example Explain Example
Connect Example to Topic/Thesis

5. Body Paragraph format Topic Sentence Provide Example Explain Example
Introduce and provide a short (1-2 sentence) summary/introduction of your topic
Topic Sentence
Provide and mention the use of a writing strategy in the short story.
Provide Example
Explain the moment/example to the fullest – provide all the necessary details.
Explain Example
Specifically explain how your examples helps to illustrate your topic. (“This shows…”
Connect to Topic