Major Story Events
This is the name of the new school Jordan goes to.
Riverdale Academy Day (RAD)
Who is the girl who wears a puppet?
Alexandra
This word means to feel left out or not welcome. Jordan feels this way at his new school.
Excluded
Why does Jordan’s dad believe a handshake is one of the most important rituals on earth?
It gives a good first impression.
What happened after Jordan visited Liam's house?
Jordan realized how different his life is compared to many of the students at RAD.
This happens when Jordan gets lost on his first day of school.
He ends up in the wrong places and late to his classes.
Who is the student that people refer to as "Oreo"?
Maury
This word means feeling unsure or nervous about something new, like Jordan does at his new school.
Anxious
Why couldn’t Gran’Pa answer any of Jordan’s phone calls?
He didn't know how to use the new phone.
What happened after Ms. Rawle found Jordan's sketchbook?
Jordan was upset that she looked through his sketchbook because it was his personal property and private.
This person is Drew's Secret Santa.
Ashley
Who are the "Gossip Girls"?
Ashley and Ruby Wu
This word means drawings or cartoons that help tell a story.
Illustrations
Why did Headmaster Hansen ask Collin to leave the school?
He was on Financial Aid and went on an expensive trip.
What happened after Jordan had a talk with his grandpa?
He felt more confident about being himself and about having different friends from different places.
This is something Jordan loves to do and is very good at.
Drawing
Who is the teacher who mixes up the black students' names?
Ms. Rawle
Jordan’s art teacher talks about making a portfolio of drawings. What is a portfolio?
A collection
Why does Liam tell Jordan that he is lucky to have a dad like he has?
Liam's dad is always gone for some kind of work trip.
What happened after Andy and Drew got in trouble and were told they had to clean up the mess on the floor?
The other students helped them clean up the mess.
This event makes Jordan stand up for himself and others in the cafeteria.
When Andy starts in on Ramon and Drew tells Andy to stop being a jerk.
Who is Jordan's oldest friend who lives in his neighborhood?
Kirk
Jordan's teacher asks the class to make an inference while reading a story. What does inference mean?
A smart guess based on clues and what you already know.
Why does Jordan believe the worst thing you can do is call him someone else’s name?
Jordan thinks it's rude and disrespectful.
What happened when Jordan talked with Alexandra and learned why she wore a puppet?
Jordan realizes that Alexandra isn't weird and she is actually a hero for saving her little brother.