Day 2 // "Thank You, M'am"

What is the most likely meaning of permit in the following sentence?

Our teacher will not permit us to complete math problems with a pen.

• stop

• invite

• allow

• reward

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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CCSS.RL.8.4

If Jenna plans to release her dog from the backyard, what is she going to do?

• train the dog in the backyard

• let the dog out of the backyard

• carry the dog away from the backyard

• keep the dog from entering the backyard

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Read the sentence.

The editors of the magazine told George they would be in contact soon about his story.

Which word or phrase would best replace contact without changing the

meaning of the sentence?

• touch

• danger

• the area

• a new place

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

At the end of “Thank You, M’am,” Roger “wanted to say something else other

than ‘Thank you, m’am’ to Mrs. Jones, but he couldn’t do so….” What is the

most likely reason he couldn’t do so?

• He still hasn't learned any manners.

• He is upset that she wants him to leave.

• He doesn't really need the money she gave him.

• He can't think of words to fully express his gratitude.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.

      Part A In “Thank You, M’am,” what can readers infer about Roger’s life?

Provide text evidence.

• He usually has to take care of himself.

  “There’s nobody home at my house,” said the boy.

• His family has money for shoes. 

  “I’m very sorry, Lady, … ” whispered the boy.

• She wants Roger to become her son.

  “There’s nobody home at my house,” said the boy.

• He spends a lot of time at the city jail.

  “Do you need somebody to go to the store,” asked the boy.... 

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

In “Thank You, M’am,” what is Mrs. Jones’s main hope for Roger?

Provide text evidence.

• She wants Roger to feel trustworthy. 

  "The woman did not watch the boy to see if he was going to run now, nor did she watch her purse which she left behind her on the day-bed."

• She wants Roger to feel miserable.

  "When she got to her door, she dragged the boy inside, down a hall, and into a large kitchenette-furnished room at the rear of the house. "

• She wants Roger to feel trustworthy. 

  "She heated some lima beans and ham she had in the icebox, made the cocoa, and set the table."

• She wants Roger to return her money. 

  "The woman did not ask the boy anything about where he lived, or his folks, or anything else that would embarrass him. "

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

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