Tag: turning point

  • Thank You Ma’am

    Read “Thank You Ma’am,” by Langston Hughes.   Respond to the Story The first sentence of the story suggests that the tone will be humorous. What other details in the story add to the humorous effect? Despite the light tone, the story deals with a serious subject. Which details in the story tell you that…

  • On the Sidewalk Bleeding

    Read “On the Sidewalk Bleeding” by Evan Hunter Respond to the following questions on the various aspects of the story: Who is the protagonist? What is/are the conflict(s)? The conflict is developed through the use of names that apply to the boy: Andy and a Royal. Skim the story to note how the names appear in…