Vocab
What does resentment mean?
A feeling of anger and irritation for being treated unfairly.
What is the challenge that both Jordan and Gran'pa are dealing with?
Fitting in to a new place
In the beginning of the story, how does John feel about going to school?
He feels anxious and doesn't want summer to end.
What does lament mean?
a passionate expression of grief or sorrow.
Where is does the story take place, and how do you know?
New York City, he mentions Central Park while talking to to Gran'pa
What word describes how John feels about his sister?
Protective
What does stealthily mean?
so as not to be seen or heard.
What life lesson did Jordan's grandfather teach him?
Gran'pa used the example of how Jordan's taste in Chinese food expanded to explain how people grow and change s they develop new friendships while still maintaining old friendships.
What TYPE of conflicts are present in "The First Day of School"
Man vs. Society and Man vs. Self
What are the similarities of New Kid and First Day of School?
Both focus on the challenge of going to a new school while dealing with racial differences.
What does serene mean? Use it in a sentence.
calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.
The story of New Kid Show's the importance of
What reveals the story's historical setting?
Angry protestors have gathered because schools are being integrated. John and his sister need respected community members to walk them to school for protection.
How do the settings of New Kid and The First Day of School differ?
The First Day of School- Set in 1954 in a heated tense setting where John is afraid for his life.
New Kid- Modern day in New York City where Jordan is worried about fitting in.
How are conflicts first revealed both stories?
First Day of School- Through conversation with his mom
What does linger mean? Give a synonym of Linger.
stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave.
Synonym: Stay, remain, wait
What was Jordan worried about?
His friends being different.
Feeling like he might have to choose because they are so different.
How does the time period, the story's cultural and historical setting, affect John and create conflict?
The story's time period is revealed in public anger, fear and the need for secrecy. This setting contributes to John's sense of fear and dread, and it helps create the conflicts he faces, both with people against integration and within himself about whether he should go to school.
How do John and Jordan resolve their conflict
Through advice and conversations with their family members
How do the authors show how discrimination affects the characters and plot?
Both authors effectively show how discrimination affects the characters and plot in their own time period
New Kid- discrimination divides people who may not even understand why they are divided . Characters face internal conflicts as they struggle to understand and overcome bias
First Day of School- Discrimination in the story creates anxiety and fear in characters. John overcomes an internal conflict by gaining courage to go to school, despite external anger he faces.