"Thank you, Ma'am"

Front

Why doesn’t Mrs. Jones call the police?

Back

She wants to help Roger change his ways.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the name of the woman in the story?

Back

Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

Why would Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones want to help this boy?

Back

She was young once and had been in similar situations as Roger.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

Which of the following is probably true about Roger?

Back

His parents don’t take good care of him.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

When Mrs. Jones makes dinner, why does Roger sit far away from her purse?

Back

Mrs. Jones shows Roger that she trusts him, and he doesn’t want to disappoint her.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What does Mrs. Jones represent in Roger's life?

Back

A figure of guidance and support.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What lesson does Roger learn from Mrs. Jones?

Back

The importance of trust and making better choices.

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 Mrs. Jones' past influence her actions towards Roger?

Back

She empathizes with him because she has faced similar struggles.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the significance of the title 'Thank You, Ma'am'?

Back

It reflects Roger's gratitude towards Mrs. Jones for her kindness.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What does the story suggest about second chances?

Back

Everyone deserves a chance to change and improve their lives.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2