Thank You, Ma'am by Langston Hughes

What can you infer about Mrs. Jones from this sentence: "The large woman simply turned around and kicked him right square in his blue-jeaned sitter."

• She is confused.

• She is angry.

• She is scared.

• She is surprised.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Read the following quote: "'Your face is dirty...Ain't you got nobody home to tell you to wash your face?' 'No'm,' said the boy." What can you infer about Roger from this quote?

• He is neglected at home.

• He is shy.

• He has trouble telling the truth.

• He doesn't care about his appearance.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

The expression "shoes got by devilish ways will burn your feet" means...

• People should select their shoes carefully.

• Stealing will be discovered by those who hurt you.

• Doing things that are wrong will eventually hurt you.

• If you steal, you will hurt others.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The reader realizes that Mrs. Jones understands Roger when she

• Admits that she has made mistakes in her life.

• Indicates that she regrets not having a son.

• Makes him wash his face.

• Sent him out the door without food.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

One theme of the story is

• Those who lie should be punished.

• Those who break the law should be punished.

• Crime doesn't pay.

• Be kind to others even when they're not kind to you at first.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2