New Kid
Malala
Making Inferences
RACECES Strategy
BONUS
100

What is the Name of the school Jordan transfers to?

Riverdale Academy Day School


100

What country is Malala from?

Pakistan

100

If a character is tapping their foot and looking at the clock what can you infer?

They are impatient or waiting for something

100

What does the R stand for?

Restate

100

What period is the best period?

Any period you have Ms Ellis

200

Why does Jordan feel nervous on the first day of school?

He worries he wont fit in or make friends

200

What did Malala fight for?

Girls right to go to school

200

Jordan avoids eye contact and keeps his sketch book close what can you infer?

Hes feeling shy or uncomfortable

200

What does it mean to cite evidence?

use a quote or detail directly from the text

200

Name one expectation Ms Ellis always says

Answers may vary.

300

What hobby does Jordan love that helps him cope with stress?

Drawing comics

300

Why did the Taliban threaten Malala?

She spoke publicly about girls education

300

A storm begins as two characters argue. What can you infer about the authors purpose?

The weather is showing the conflict

300

Why is the second Explain important in RACECES?

It connects your evidence to your answer clearly

300

What does PBIS stand for?

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports

400

What is one stereotype that Jordan experiences early in the story?

People judge him based on where they think he lives

400

What major event happened in 2012 that changed Malalas life?

She was shot by the Taliban

400

Malala writes about her peaceful childhood before the Taliban arrived What does this infer?

That her life changed drastically and she values that peace

400

If a student only gives one piece pf evidence, what step are they missing?

The second C-cite again

400

What is the theme of New Kid in one sentence

Being true to yourself and navigating identity in different spaces

500

What is Jordans issue he is having with making friends?

He cannot figure out how to bring his friends together 

500

How did Malala continue her mission after being shot?

She continued to fight for girls education rights all over

500

A student participates more when working in groups but shuts down during independent work. What can you infer?

they learn better socially or they need help working alone

500

How does adding a final summary sentence (S) strengthen a short response

It ties the answer together and shows full understanding

500

What is one way you can show leadership in the classroom

Answers vary 

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