Grade 2AR Level 3.9

New Kid

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by Jerry Craft

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Book Summary

A graphic novel about Jordan Banks, a Black seventh-grader who loves drawing comics but is sent to a prestigious, mostly white private school instead of art school. He navigates fitting in, making new friends, dealing with cultural differences, and finding his voice between two very different worlds.

Reading Comprehension Questions

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

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1What is Jordan Banks's favorite hobby?

Comprehensioneasy

2Where did Jordan's parents decide to send him for seventh grade?

Comprehensioneasy

3Who are two of Jordan's new friends he makes at Riverdale Academy Day School?

Comprehensionmedium

4Why do you think Jordan felt out of place on his first day at Riverdale Academy Day School?

Inferencemedium

5How did Jordan's drawing in his sketchbook help him throughout the school year?

Inferencemedium

6What might have happened if Jordan, Drew, and Liam had not become friends and supported each other?

Inferencehard

7What lesson does Jordan learn about being true to himself by the end of the story?

thememedium

8What is one big idea the book teaches about fitting in and being different?

themehard

9How did Jordan's feelings about Riverdale Academy Day School change from the beginning to the end of the year?

analysishard

10In the story, what does the word 'prestigious' mean when describing Riverdale Academy Day School?

Vocabularymedium

11When Jordan had to 'navigate' his life between his old friends and his new school, what does 'navigate' mean in this sentence?

Vocabularymedium

12Jordan felt uncomfortable when people made 'assumptions' about him. What does 'assumptions' mean here?

Vocabularymedium

13If you were Jordan, what do you think would be the hardest part about starting a new school where you felt different from many other students?

discussionhard

14How do you think showing kindness, like Liam did to Jordan, can help someone who is new or feels different?

discussionmedium

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PrestigiousMicroaggressionsNavigatePerspectiveAssumptionsFrustrated

Discussion Prompts

Great open-ended questions for car rides, dinner, or read-alouds.

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

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

3“How did New Kid make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend New Kid 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 New Kid?

New Kid by Jerry Craft is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 3.9. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.

What are good comprehension questions for New Kid?

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

How can I use New Kid 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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