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Books for All Teens Book Club Flex: New Kid (Award Winning Graphic Novel)
Bridget Smith M.Ed.
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Join me for a 4 unit novel study we will read the Newberry Award winning graphic novel "New Kid" by Jerry Craft. The class is designed to support students with dyslexia, dysgraphia & other learning disabilities.
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 10
This book study gives all teens the opportunity to read "New Kid" a Newbery Award-winning graphic novel by Jerry Craft and analyze and respond to it critically using a variety of strategies including discussion, graphic organizers, and creative writing and expression. The high interest low reading level graphic format of this book gives students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other reading and writing challenges the opportunity to use high level thinking and respond to an accessible text. ...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1New KidThe teacher gives learners a video head start on their reading. Learners use an Open Mind Strategy to share their ideas.Week 2Lesson 2Stereotypes and PreconceptionsJordan navigates stereotypes and preconceptions as he starts at his new school. Learners make a graphic novel page or video about a "family rule" or challenge they are having.Week 3Lesson 3FriendshipsAs Jordan makes new friends, we reflect on our different kinds of friends and shifting friend groups. Learners also have a chance to create a book cover for their dream book.Week 4Lesson 4Being a Friend and AdvocateJordan finds creative ways to support his friends. Learners are invited to make predictions about what comes next for Jordan and his friends by doing a creative project.
Students will develop comprehension and fluency by reading and discussing a compelling graphic novel. Students will discuss the protagonist's experiences as an African American student at a mostly white private school. Students will familiarize themselves with graphic organizers that can be useful tools for better recording and organizing their thoughts.
Bridget Smith is a teacher with ADHD who specializes in supporting neurodiverse learners including students with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and dysgraphia on the Outschool learning platform. To date she has taught over 4,000 neurodiverse learners! Bridget holds a BA in World Literature and Cultural Studies. She is a credentialed teacher with a Master's Degree in Education. She is credentialed in the State of California to teach multiple subjects for elementary Schoolers and middle Schoolers as well as English Language Arts to middle school and high schoolers. Bridget holds a B-CLAD credential which gives her additional credentials and experience supporting diverse learners. She is a former dual emersion bilingual teacher and high school ESL teacher.
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This class is designed to support students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other learning disabilities with a low reading level book. Students can use graphic organizers, create videos, or draw to respond to class posts and videos.
"New Kid" by Jerry Craft. I will post graphic organizers in PDF and Google Doc versions before each class, that should be ready for in class work in either form. Colored pencils, pens, and paper are good resources to have on hand for every session.
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This award winning graphic novel is based on the experiences of the author and his sons as African American students in New York private schools. As such "New Kid" discusses topics such as unconscious bias, bullying, and systemic racism. The book has been banned in several school districts because it addresses these topics. I believe that the reality inspired experiences that the author shares throughout the book are valid and that students will gain valuable lessons in empathy and awareness of unconscious bias from reading this book. Preconceptions and stereotypes are addressed in a factual way that involves all characters. Many characters become aware of their biases and begin to change the way that they view others. Please see above for the conversations that we will be having in class about these topics. You can review the Common Sense Media review of this book for more information: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/new-kid-book-1
"New Kid" by Jerry Craft
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I love being part of the Outschool learning community! I offer executive function courses for neurodivergent and preteens and students with learning disabilities. I specialize in supporting teens with ADHD, autistic learners, learners with...
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Ages: 12-16
