The Crossover- Warm-up

What evidence from the text is how Josh Bell describes himself?

• "My hair is long, my height's tall. See, I'm the next Kevin Durant, Lebron, and Chris Paul.

• "Filthy McNasty is my claim to fame."

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How does Josh get his nickname?

• His mom gives him the nickname.

• His dad gives him the nickname.

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What evidence from the text proves your answer to question #2?

• "Josh this cat is the real deal. Listen to that piano fats and free, just like you and JB on the court."

• "But Filthy McNasty is my claim to fame. Folks call me that cause my games acclaimed."

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What specific evidence is there for Michael Jordan being Jordan Bell’s favorite player?

• twin brother is a baller."

• "He has one pair of Air Jordan sneakers for every month of the year."

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Josh Bell has many reasons why he has locks. What evidence shows the true reason why he has locks?

• "Ever since I watched the clip of dad posterizing.... his long twisted hair like wings carrying him high above."

• Some of my favorite rappers have them.

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Mom tells Dad that he has to sit at the top row of the bleachers. What text evidence supports the reason he has to sit on the top row?

• "You're too confrontational, she says."

• "We're almost in highschool, so no hugs before the game please."

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Basketball Rule #1 is a metaphor, what does the author mean when using this figurative language?

• To play basketball you have to have a heart.

• Family is where your real love should be.

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On pg 16 in The Crossover, mom says that dad is too confrontational. What does the word confrontational mean as its used in the text?

• come up against

• To come face to face with especially in competition.

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Josh says on page 5 "The hoop's for sale, and I'm the buyer." What is the meaning of the metaphor used in this line?

• Josh is going to buy a basketball hoop.

• Josh is going to score a lot of points.

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"Swoop into the finish with a fierce finger roll... straight into the hole:" What is the definition of the word fierce as it's used in the text?

• Showing a heartfelt and powerful intensity.

• powerful and destructive

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