The Crossover

Chuck Bell used to play basketball...

• in the NBA

• internationally

• in the Olympics

• with RJ Barrett

Josh Bell, AKA Filthy McNasty, is the only one on the team that can

• Crossover

• Free Throw

• Dunk

• Dribble

What type of figurative language?

"Criss ball CROSS ball Criss and takes the break, KABOOM"

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Onomatopoeia

• Idiom

Which statement best accurately describes how Josh feels about JB and Alexis?

• He feels alone and jealous.

• He feels angry and hateful.

• He feels grossed out.

• He feels happy for them.

What type of figurative language?

"He's a backcourt baller on the break"

• Onomatopoeia

• Alliteration

• Simile

• Idiom

What has caused the Bell family to start eating healthier?

• They are spending too much money on food.

• Crystal is on a new diet.

• It's a punishment.

• Family history of heart disease.

The Crossover is a novel written in verse. Are the poems free verse or formal?

• Free verse; there is no formal rhyme scheme.

• Formal; the poems follow a specific rhyme scheme.

Who goes by JB?

• Jordan Bell

• Josh Bell

What ring does dad have that JB wants to wear?

• Championship ring

• Wedding ring

• Gold ring

• Silver ring

What is the story going to be about?

• Football

• Basketball

• Soccer

• Two boys