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New Kid
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Why does the title New Kid fit the plot of the story? Explain how the title’s meaning changes by the end of the story.
What is Jordan’s conflict with his parents? How do his mother’s and father’s parenting styles, and their views of Jordan’s education, differ? Who do you feel has Jordan’s best interest in mind?
Describe how Jordan changes his attire and behavior to fit in both Washington Heights and Riverdale. What does this say about how society expects African Americans to act in different settings?
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