Character Motivation
Text Evidence
Structure and Meaning
Comparing Characters
Compare and Contrast
100

After getting Roger to her home, how does Mrs. Jones show she trusts him?

She leaves her purse out when she makes dinner.

100

Which moment best shows Roger's internal conflict?

He hesitates between running to the door and staying to wash his face.

100

Based on their first meeting, what can the reader conclude about Officer Keffer?

He was concerned about Duncan.

100

Which character is appreciative?

Both Jourdan and Roger

100

What do both stories begin with?

A chance meeting between two people.

200

Which two words best describe Mrs. Jones?

Generous and outspoken

200

What does Mrs. Jones ask Roger to do first?

Wash his face.

200

How is paragraph 6 organized in "Police Stop"

Describing a problem and solution.

200

Which character is hard-working?

Jourdan

200

How are the events similar?

An adult intervenes to help a young person. 

300

Why does Roger decide to wash his face rather than run away?

He is confused by how Mrs. Jones is acting.

300

What does Roger want money for?

Blue suede shoes.

300

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

300

Which character is teachable?

Both Roger and Jourdan

300

How are the events different?

Mrs. Jones helps Roger at home; Officer Keffer helps Duncan on the street.

400

What change is needed to correct the possessive noun in "Mrs. Jones' purse broke...?

Change Jones' to Jones's

400

What does Mrs. Jones reveal about herself?

She has made mistakes too.

400

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.

400

Which character receives guidance from an adult?

Both

400

What lesson do both stories share?

Guidance can help redirect a young person's life.

500

How does the unfamiliar setting create internal conflict for Roger?

It makes him consider escaping Mrs. Jones's house.

500

What does Roger say when Mrs. Jones offer him food?

That will be fine.

500

What overall structure does the author use?

Chronological

500

Which character changes because of a chance meeting?

Both
500

What motivate each adult to help?

Mrs. Jones understands mistakes; Officer Keffer sees potential in Duncan.

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