The New Kid_ Study GUIDE

In New Kid, what is the conflict that Jordan describes?

• He is much smarter than all of his classmates and he finds this annoying

• His new friends aren’t friends with each other

• He does not get his way when he plays with his classmates

• He has a high opinion of himself that his classmates don’t agree with.

What's the name of the main character?

• Jordan

• Gordan

• Jerome

• Jeremy

True or False: The main character wants to go to art school.

• True

• False

In the story "New Kid" Jordan experiences…

• illness

• A sports injury

• Discrimination

Why does Jordan say he needs to be a Chamaeleon when riding the bus ?

• there are a lot of bugs on the bus

• he has to change the way he looks to fit in

When approaching his school on the bus, he

• tries to look tough and wears his hood and sunglasses.

• Wears his hood only and draws

• Tries not to look cool and says only nerdy things.

Jordan says his team was getting "slaughtered." What does this mean?

• They were winning.

• They were losing.

• They were tied.

Why does Liam think Jordan is lucky?

• Liam thinks Jordan is lucky that he has many games

• Liam thinks Jordan is lucky because he is smart

• Liam thinks Jordan is lucky because his father is always there and see him.

• Liam thinks Jordan is lucky to be good in sports

What is the challenge that both Jordan and Grandpa are dealing with?

• Using new technology

• Fitting into a new place

• Maintaining old friendships

• Living up to Chuck’s expectations