"New Kid" and "The First Day of School" Review

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What is the main conflict that Jordan describes in 'New Kid'?

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His new friends aren’t friends with each other.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A message that you learn about life within a story.

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What is one theme present in both 'New Kid' and 'The First Day of School'?

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A young person faces discrimination due to race.

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What type of conflict occurs when a character struggles with an inside force?

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Internal conflict.

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Why would Jordan show Gran'pa his sketchbook?

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Jordan and Gran'pa are close.

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What does the term 'internal conflict' mean?

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A struggle within a character's mind.

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What does the term 'external conflict' mean?

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A struggle between a character and an outside force.

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What is the significance of themes in stories?

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They convey important messages and lessons.

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How can a character's relationships affect the story's conflict?

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They can create internal or external conflicts based on interactions.

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What role does setting play in a story?

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It establishes the time and place where the story occurs.