WHO WAS THAT?
Who is the main character of New Kid?
Jordan Banks
What type of school does Jordan attend?
A private school
What big change happens to Jordan at the beginning of the book?
He starts a new school
What word means feeling nervous or worried?
Anxious
What theme is introduced when Jordan feels different at school?
Identity
Why is Jordan quiet during the first days of school?
He feels nervous and unsure
Who is trying to help Jordan succeed at his new school?
His mom and dad
What is the name of Jordan’s new school?
Riverdale Academy Day School
What does Jordan really want to be instead of going to Riverdale?
An artist
What word means feeling left out or alone?
Isolated
What theme is shown when some students have more advantages than others?
Privilege
Why does Jordan draw in his sketchbook?
To express himself
Who are some of the students Jordan notices early on at Riverdale Academy?
Liam, Andy, Alexandra (accept any named peer)
How is Riverdale Academy different from Jordan’s old school?
More wealthy, mostly white, stricter, more resources
How does Jordan feel during orientation and the first days of school?
Nervous, awkward, anxious
What word describes unfair beliefs about groups of people?
Stereotypes
What theme appears when Jordan compares his life to his classmates’?
Perspective
Why might Jordan feel pressure to act a certain way at Riverdale?
To fit in and avoid standing out
Who does Jordan feel more comfortable around by Chapter 2?
Other students of color / kids who share similar experiences
Where does Jordan live compared to many of his classmates?
In a different neighborhood / not as wealthy
What problem does Jordan start to notice at Riverdale Academy?
He feels isolated and misunderstood
What word means trying to fit in with a group by changing yourself?
Assimilate
What theme connects to how students are treated based on assumptions?
Stereotypes
What can readers infer about Jordan’s confidence in Chapters 1–2?
It is low and still developing
Which character feels pressure to act differently at school than at home?
Jordan
Why does the setting make Jordan uncomfortable?
He feels out of place and different from others
What message about fitting in begins to appear in Chapters 1–2?
Being yourself can be hard in new environments
What word means feeling accepted and comfortable in a group?
Belonging
What theme shows the struggle of being yourself in a new place?
Belonging / Identity
What lesson can readers learn from Jordan’s early experiences?
Everyone deserves to feel accepted