Setting
Where is Jordan in the opening scene?
Jordan is at home with his parents.
Who is the main character in School Trip?
Jordan Banks
A letter; a letter of acceptance to art school
What is Jordan's big dilemma in the opening scene?
He is trying to decide whether he should leave his school and go to art school in Paris.
Why does the author add the black and white pages in the middle of the story?
The author uses the black and white pages to signal a special focus on an issue or problem. Because the pages lack color, it lets the reader know that these are not part of the story.
What is the name of Jordan's school?
Riverdale Academy Day School
Drew Ellis and/or Liam Landers
On the airplane a woman says, "EXCUSE ME!" Is she being polite?
She is really not. Even though the words are polite her TONE is rude.
What is the conflict between Ramon and Andy?
Andy does not understand how offensive he has been to Ramon.
In Chapter 2 Jordan that going to the mall is different for him. Why?
Racism, colorism, racial bias, prejudice.
Who invites everyone to go the mall in Chapter 2?
Ashley
This person doesn't really understand how to be a good friend.
Andy
Why aren't there many tall buildings in Paris?
Maury explains that Paris is an ancient city. The people want to keep the old buildings because they are beautiful.
Andy often says mean things. What does Samira try to explain to him?
On page 131, Samira tells him "his jokes make people uncomfortable." She tries to help him understand how to be kind and still be funny.
True or False? Compared to people in the US, most French people value their personal lives more than their jobs.
True!
Who gets to travel in First Class on the airplane?
Maury
Who tells Jordan that she doesn't need puppets anymore because she has friends now?
Alexandra
What can you buy in a boulangerie?
Bread and pastries!
Ramon says he actually hates Andy. Why?
Back in elementary school, Andy was so mean to Ramon, that Ramon missed three weeks of school to avoid being bullied.
Andy and Drew engage in a heated discussion (emotional debate), about what issue?
Where do the students get to see world famous paintings and art in Paris?
The Louvre
What does Ashley say when Mr. Roche asks what has changed for her? (Chapter 8)
She hugs Alexandra and Samira and reflects on making new friends.
What is different about how people spend their time in Paris?
The people are not in a hurry and spend time outside, walking and relaxing.
True or False? Andy finally apologizes to Ramon for bullying him in the past.
True! In Chapter 8, Andy apologizes to Ramon for his behavior.
Name one way a character changes in the story?
Learning about friendship
Learning to seek their own happiness
Learning to be kind and sensitive to others' feelings
Learning to accept themselves and others