Cross-Curricular Connections

Thank You, Ma'am

In "Thank You, Ma'am," Roger tries to steal Mrs. Jones' purse because he does not have the money to pay for a pair of shoes. He does not think about finding a job and saving the money he needs for the shoes. Click on the link below learn about useful financial management skills.

http://www.italladdsup.org/

When Mrs. Jones catches Roger trying to steal her purse, Roger has a difficult time expressing his feelings. At first he lies and says that he was not trying to steal her purse. Then he regards her with suspicion as she tries to feed him. Click on the link below to complete an exercise about exploring feelings through art.

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078774497/student_view0/chapter5/student_web_activities__lesson_3.html