Crossover characterization quotes

How would you characterize this character?

Pg 15

Josh wants to be a great basketball player and that’s why he has dreadlocks like his dad.

He uses it as his "own wings to fly."

• determined

• brave

• selfish

• regretful

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Pg.16

Mom tells dad, “You’re too confrontational” and makes him sit at the top of the bleachers.

• bossy

• helpful

• weak

• nervous

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

P 173

Josh helps mom clean up the kitchen and thanks her for “loving us” and “letting us play basketball”. He knows his mom tries her best to take care of her sons.

• selfish

• respectful

• overconfident

• bossy

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

P.41 

Mom "has banned us" from restaurants that are unhealthy because she wants everyone to live a long life and be healthy.

• aggressive

• determined

• caring

• self-confident

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

P. 194

Josh quickly jumps in and gives Dad CPR when he falls over during their basketball game. Without thinking he tries to help his dad in an emergency.

• nervous

• excited

• brave

• angry

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

P.85

He feels like "life is really [un}fair" because JB has a girl and he has to practice CPR on a dummy. He wishes he had a Miss Sweet Tea like his brother.

• rough

• jealous

• dishonest

• serious

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

P. 57

Josh let’s Vondie "win and [so he can] get ready to practice harder" because he wants to practice more in basketball.

• humble

• hard-working

• considerate

• fearful

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

P. 38

JB is “laughing and waving the scissors like a flag" when he accidentally cuts off Josh's hair. He was playing around after winning the bet.

• careless

• friendly

• hateful

• regretful

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

P. 123

Dad “doesn’t trust doctors” and refuses to see a doctor. Even though he has heart issues and his family has a history of heart problems.

• cruel

• calm

• stubborn

• arrogant

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

P.167

Josh is "letting [his] teammates down and asks his dad to talk to his mom about letting him on the team. He feels like it is his job to help his team win the championship games.

• responsible

• selfish

• rude

• lazy

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3