"Thank you, Ma'am" Flashcard

Front

What question did the woman ask the boy after picking up her purse?

Back

"Are you ashamed of yourself?"

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What action did the woman take after the boy fell on the sidewalk?

Back

She picked him up and shook him.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is the full name of the woman who caught the boy?

Back

Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What advice did Mrs. Jones give to the boy regarding his future actions?

Back

She advised him not to steal pocketbooks.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What does Roger's response about washing his face indicate about his home life?

Back

It indicates that he is neglected at home.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What theme is explored through Mrs. Jones' interaction with Roger?

Back

The theme of compassion and understanding in the face of wrongdoing.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

How does Mrs. Jones' character demonstrate forgiveness?

Back

She chooses to help Roger instead of punishing him for his attempted theft.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What does the setting of the story reveal about the characters' socioeconomic status?

Back

It suggests that both Mrs. Jones and Roger come from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What lesson does Roger learn from his encounter with Mrs. Jones?

Back

He learns about kindness, empathy, and the consequences of his actions.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

How does the author use dialogue to develop the characters in the story?

Back

The dialogue reveals their personalities, backgrounds, and emotional states.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3