Maya and the Robot

Jada and MJ are placed in Ms. Montgomery's class, while Maya is stuck with Ms. Rodriguez. Compare and contrast the teaching styles and classrooms of the two teachers. How do these different styles and environments impact the students?

In what ways does Maya’s curiosity and love of science help her deal with the problems in her life?

Once she is separated from her friends and struggling with feelings of isolation and loneliness, Maya turns to Ralph to help deal with everything. However, is Ralph actually a friend, or is he a way for her to distract herself from reality? Explain your thinking.

Maya’s neighborhood is a tight-knit community. How do they achieve this and why is this important? Use examples from the novel to support your explanation.

What is the symbolic significance of Ralph and how does he relate to the memory of Christopher?

Using examples from the text, explore the ways Maya and the Robot acknowledges robot ethics. How does the story portray how robots (and by extension, Artificial Intelligence) should and should not be used?

Despite her parents being separated and her mom working two jobs, Maya’s parents always ensure she feels loved and supported. Using specific examples, explore the ways they achieve this.

Throughout the novel, Maya encounters several people she looks up to as role models. How do these role models help Maya? Explain your thinking.