The Crossover 3/18 Do-Now

Which is an accurate SUMMARY of "The doctor pats Jordan and me on the back and says"?

(pg 199-200)

• Josh is happy that he wins his championship game but is upset that his father is in the hospital.

• Josh is irritated that instead of participating in his championship game, he has to sit with his unresponsive father.

• Josh's mind wanders as he wonders what will become of his family now that his father is in the hospital.

• Josh is extremely angry at the doctor for not doing more to help his ailing father.

How does Josh feel about his father's condition in the segment "The doctor pats Jordan and me on the back and says"? (pg 199-200)

• Indifferent, as he is more concerned about his championship game.

• Angry, believing that more could have been done to prevent it.

• Confused and lost, unsure of how to react or feel.

• Worried and contemplative about the future of his family.

What is the main theme of the poem "The doctor pats Jordan and me on the back and says"? (pg 199-200)

• The importance of family during difficult times should exclude young children.

• The excitement of winning a sports championship should trump all other feelings.

• The frustration with medical professionals is completely understandable.

• The challenge of balancing personal desires with family responsibilities can be frustrating.

What action does the doctor take in the passage "The doctor pats Jordan and me on the back and says"? (pg 199-200)

• The doctor gives a detailed explanation of the father's condition.

• The doctor offers words of comfort to Josh and Jordan.

• The doctor dismisses their concerns and rushes off.

• The doctor advises them on the next steps for their father's care including his mental health.

What is the mood in "Where Do We Go From Here?" (pg 227-228)?

Josh references a "storm" in "Basketball Rule #10" (pg 230). What is he referring to?

• People he dislikes

• Hospital rooms

• A snowstorm

• Hard times

What does Chuck's championship ring symbolize in "Free Throws"? (pgs 234-237)

• Family dinners

• Family resentment

• Family bonds

• Family vacations

What was Josh's overall issue with Alexis (Miss Sweet Tea)?

• He was jealous that she liked JB more than him.

• He was frustrated that she was a better basketball player than he is.

• He was upset that when she met JB, JB's focus shifted away from basketball.

• He didn't like her personality and thought she was a golddigger.