Winner of the Newbery Medal and the Coretta Scott King Award, New Kid is an entertaining and important story about the racism and prejudice that still exists in America in the present day.
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EXPOSITION
Bye, my baby! I looooove you!
Good luck, son!
'Sup, Jordan!
Jordan is a 12 year old boy who lives in Washington Heights and goes to a prestigious school in Upper Manhattan. He struggles to fit in at his new school as one of the only kids of color, while also trying to stay true to his neighborhood roots and his desire to go to art school someday.
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RISING ACTION
We should all hang out and play some Xbox!
Jordan meets Drew, another African American boy, with whom he has a lot in common. The two boys and Liam, Jordan’s “guide” turned friend, begin hanging out.
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CLIMAX
Let's go, Drew. I am taking you to see the Headmaster!
I saw it, he slipped!
Oh, so you DO know my name.
While Andy and Drew are arguing in the cafeteria, Andy slips on an apple and Ms. Rawle blames Drew. All that has bubbled up inside of the boys comes out, and they stick up for themselves.
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FALLING ACTION
That's PRIVATE!
HomeworkRead pages 233-245Worksheet
I am very surprised, Jordan. Why are you so angry?!
Ms. Rawle finds Jordan’s sketchbook and goes through it, accusing Jordan of attacking the school by saying negative things. Jordan points out that everything he is writing and drawing about is true, and that’s the problem.
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RESOLUTION
Have a great summer, guys!
Jordan’s artwork makes the cover of the yearbook, and he feels proud. Everyone signs each other’s yearbooks and says goodbye for the summer. Jordan is actually excited to return next year.