WorksheetsThe First Day of School and New Kid
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 31mins
What is the name of the main character in "New Kid"
Jordan Banks
John Hawkins
James Anderson
In "New Kid", what is the conflict that Jordan describes?
He is much smarter than all of his classmates and he finds this annoying
He does not like his new class
His new friends aren’t friends with each other
From "New Kid", What is the challenge that both Jordan and Grandpa are dealing with?
Fitting into a new place
Maintaining old friendships
Using new technology
In the story "New Kid" Jordan experiences…
illness
A sports injury
Discrimination
What is the setting of "New Kid"?
Kentucky
New York
New Hampshire
What genre is "The First Day of School"?
Graphic Novel
Biography
Short Story
______________ is the stage of a story when events come to a close.
falling action
climax
exposition
What does the term desegregation mean?
ending race-based separation of students in public and private schools
the separation of students based on their race
Which of the following events presents the climax of the story "First Day of School"?
John learns his father has been laid off from work.
The National Guard is in town
John and Audrey fight over whether she will go to school.
The author includes details about the National Guard to-
give a minor detail that doesn't add much to the plot
add tension to the situation and complicate the plot
What is the definition of the word linger?
to leave slowly and reluctantly, not wanting to go
to rush
to remain calm
From "First Day of School" John Hawkins is upset with his mother because-
she acts as if this morning is like any other day
she makes him eat his breakfast even though he doesn't like oatmeal
she gives grocery money to his sister and not him
The author of "New Kid" reveals which city the story takes place in by including —
recognizable landmarks in the drawings
dialogue in which a character mentions city features
What is the main theme of the short story "The First Day of School"?
Those who help themselves will be successful in life
It is important to overcome fear and take a stand
A ___________ is an interruption of the plot that presents events that took place at an earlier time.
aha moment
exposition
flashback
Bonus Question!!! What Supreme Case outlawed segregation in schools in 1954?
Roe vs. Wade
Brown vs. Board of Education
McCulloch vs. Maryland
