1. By Langston Hughes
“Thank You, M’am”

2. Quick Write
An African proverb says, “It takes two parents to produce a child, but it takes an entire village to raise the child”
Write a paragraph that does the following:
Paraphrases the proverb
Tells whether or not you agree with the proverb
Describes how you do or don’t see examples of this in your community (school, neighborhood, place of worship)

3. Comprehension Questions
What happens when Roger tries to steal Mrs. Jones’s purse?
Why does Roger want to steal money from Mrs. Jones?
What happens when Mrs. Jones gets Roger to her house?
Do you think Roger will steal again? Why or why not?