41 pages 1 hour read

Jerry Craft

Class Act

Fiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Middle Grade | Published in 2020

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Essay Topics

1.

Consider the graphic novel’s title, Class Act. Why does Drew feel like he has to put on an act at school? In what ways do his classmates and teachers make him feel unwelcome or othered?

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How are Drew, Jordan, and Liam alike? How are they different? Compare and contrast their lives, perspectives, and problems.

3.

Racism can be overt (obvious and direct) or covert (hidden and indirect). How do racism and stereotyping shape the lives of Drew, Jordan, and Liam?