New Kid

New Kid by Jerry Craft

whem Ms. Rawle reads jordans sketchbook she fails to understand how she is making her african american students feel unseen ( chapter 13) why do you think she gets defensive?

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In my opinion, Mrs. Rawles cannot accept Jordan's point of view. So rather than accepting the way Jordan feels, she criticizes him and tells him that he should feel special. Jordan takes her response as a signal to stay silent... something he will not do.

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