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Class Act

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by Jerry Craft

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Book Summary

Drew Ellis is a scholarship student at the prestigious Riverdale Academy Day School (RAD). He often feels overshadowed by his best friends, Jordan Banks, a talented artist, and Liam Landers, who is popular and well-connected. Drew struggles with his identity, navigating microaggressions, and trying to find his voice and place in a school where he often feels overlooked. He also deals with a crush on Ashley and challenges in his friendships. The story explores themes of self-worth, friendship, and fitting in, as Drew learns to embrace who he is and stand up for himself.

Reading Comprehension Questions

14 curated questions across multiple comprehension levels. Use after your child finishes the book.

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1What is the name of the school Drew Ellis attends?

Comprehensioneasy

2Who are Drew's two best friends in the story?

Comprehensioneasy

3What does Drew often feel like he is in the shadow of?

Comprehensionmedium

4What does the word 'prestigious' mean when describing Drew's school?

Vocabularymedium

5What does it mean for Drew to feel 'overshadowed' by his friends?

Vocabularymedium

6What does it mean to be 'authentic' as Drew learns in the story?

Vocabularyhard

7Why do you think Drew sometimes feels invisible at school?

Inferencemedium

8How might Drew feel when he experiences microaggressions from others?

Inferencemedium

9What can you infer about Drew's character by the end of the book?

Inferencehard

10What is one important lesson Drew learns about being himself?

thememedium

11What does the story teach us about friendship?

themehard

12How does Drew's attitude about himself change from the beginning to the end of the book?

analysishard

13What would you do if you felt overshadowed by your friends, like Drew did?

discussionhard

14How can you show your friends you care about them, even when you're busy with your own activities or interests?

discussionhard

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prestigiousovershadowedmicroaggressionsnavigateauthenticconfidence

Discussion Prompts

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1“What was your favorite part of Class Act? Why did it stand out to you?”

2“If you could talk to any character from Class Act, who would you choose and what would you ask them?”

3“How did Class Act make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend Class Act to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

5“What lesson or message do you think Jerry Craft wanted young readers to learn from this story?”

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Frequently Asked Questions

What reading level is Class Act?

Class Act by Jerry Craft is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 3.5. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.

What are good comprehension questions for Class Act?

ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Class Act, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.

How can I use Class Act for reading practice?

Read the book together or independently, then use ReadBuddy's comprehension questions to check understanding. Focus on vocabulary words, discuss character motivations, and encourage your child to make connections to their own experiences.

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