The Crossover 123-134

(p. 123) Why is Josh asking Dad "if going to the doctor will kill him" ironic?

• Doctors are supposed to prevent death.

• Crystal Bell is his doctor and she makes sure he's ok.

• Their doctor's office is in a dangerous neighborhood.

• The stress of going to the doctor is bad for Dad's heart.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

(p. 124) "the flashing blues behind us" are from a

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(p.125-127) The author alternates between the settings of the police-stop and the pre-game, including the time slipping away to create what mood for the reader?

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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(p.128) Do you think coach's response to Josh being late was fair? Why or why not? Include text evidence.

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(p. 131) "The double-team is still on me like feathers on a bird" is an example of

• simile

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• personification

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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(p. 131) The author likely chose the figurative language "The double-team is still on me like feathers on a bird" because a bird's feathers

• are attached to the bird.

• keep the bird warm.

• make the bird attractive to mates.

• help the bird fly.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.7.4

(p. 131) Josh continues to build on the simile "The double-team is still on me like feathers on a bird" by referring to himself as an eagle soaring "so high, so fly." What is meant by this metaphor?

• Josh is powerful.

• Josh is free.

• Josh is bald.

• Josh is a predator.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

(p. 131) Josh says, "and that's when I remember: / MY. WINGS. ARE. GONE." What does he mean?

• He is wearing the wrong shoes.

• The double-team backed off of him.

• His dreads are gone.

• JB and Vondie are not next to him.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

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(p. 131) Josh says, "and that's when I remember: / MY. WINGS. ARE. GONE." Why are they gone? What is the significance of this? Why does it matter?

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(p. 134) Josh hit JB in the face with the ball instead of passing it to him because he reached his "tipping point." What do you think was the biggest contributing factor?

• Falling in the mud: being embarrassed by JB saying "Filthy's McNasty"

• Resentment at being benched the first half because he was late.

• Jealousy of JB dating Miss Sweet Tea and winking at her during the game.

• Anger at JB for cutting his "wings" and fear that he can no longer fly.

• Frustration/ anxiety at everyone yelling at him to pass the ball.

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