Character Motivation
After getting Roger to her home, how does Mrs. Jones show she trusts him?
She leaves her purse out when she makes dinner.
Which moment best shows Roger's internal conflict?
He hesitates between running to the door and staying to wash his face.
Based on their first meeting, what can the reader conclude about Officer Keffer?
He was concerned about Duncan.
Which character is appreciative?
Both Jourdan and Roger
What do both stories begin with?
A chance meeting between two people.
Which two words best describe Mrs. Jones?
Generous and outspoken
What does Mrs. Jones ask Roger to do first?
Wash his face.
How is paragraph 6 organized in "Police Stop"
Describing a problem and solution.
Which character is hard-working?
Jourdan
How are the events similar?
An adult intervenes to help a young person.
Why does Roger decide to wash his face rather than run away?
He is confused by how Mrs. Jones is acting.
What does Roger want money for?
Blue suede shoes.
Which words from paragraph 6 of “A Police Stop Changed This Teenager’s Life” help the reader understand what burdening means?
A. a lot of people’s time
B. never told his parents
A. A lot of people's time
Which character is teachable?
Both Roger and Jourdan
How are the events different?
Mrs. Jones helps Roger at home; Officer Keffer helps Duncan on the street.
What change is needed to correct the possessive noun in "Mrs. Jones' purse broke...?
Change Jones' to Jones's
What does Mrs. Jones reveal about herself?
She has made mistakes too.
What is the correct way to write the sentence about Duncan's job?
After Graduating from high school, Jourdan Duncan got a job at Pro-Form Laboratories in Benicia, California.
Which character receives guidance from an adult?
Both
What lesson do both stories share?
Guidance can help redirect a young person's life.
How does the unfamiliar setting create internal conflict for Roger?
It makes him consider escaping Mrs. Jones's house.
What does Roger say when Mrs. Jones offer him food?
That will be fine.
What overall structure does the author use?
Chronological
Which character changes because of a chance meeting?
What motivate each adult to help?
Mrs. Jones understands mistakes; Officer Keffer sees potential in Duncan.