New Kid

Chapters 1-3

Reading Check

1. a Hummer (Chapter 1)

2. salmon pink (Chapter 2)

3. Alex (Chapter 3)

Short Answer

1. Jordan’s father is concerned that Jordan might be uncomfortable or face discrimination because the student body is not very diverse. (Chapter 1)

2. At first, the only other Black people Jordan sees are the chauffeurs dropping off students. (Chapter 2)

3. Andy is a student at RAD who is White, a football quarterback, and a bully. (Chapter 2)

4. Kirk sees Jordan getting out of a fancy car driven by Liam’s dad, and he sees Liam in the car, as well. (Chapter 3)

Chapters 4-6

Reading Check

1. gossiping (Chapter 4)

2. soccer (Chapter 5)

3. Alexandra (Chapter 6)

Short Answer

1. They mix up Jordan’s and Drew’s names with the names of other Black students. (Chapter 4)

2. Jordan’s parents cheer loudly for him, but the other parents do not seem very interested in the game. (Chapter 5)

3. Drew is made the quarterback of the football team.