The Crossover 187-206

(p. 192-193) The simile "Dad steals the ball/like a thief in the night" means

• The ball is worth a lot of money, so Dad doesn't want to use it.

• Josh doesn't realize Dad took the ball away from him.

• Dad was smooth and sneaky when he took the ball.

• Dad couldn't see and ended up with the ball by mistake.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

(p. 192-193) The metaphor "camps out at the top for a minute" means

• He stands still, stopping the play, temporarily.

• They are playing at the campground.

• He sits down to rest.

• He is shooting freethrows.

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CCSS.RI.8.7

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CCSS.RL.9-10.7

(p. 199-203) What is the mood of "Fourth Quarter" so far?

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

(p. 199-203) What is the tone of "Fourth Quarter" so far?

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CCSS.RL.6.4

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(p. 204) "Because our backboard is splintered" is a metaphor. Explain what it means and why the author chose this comparison to illustrate the situation.

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