The Longshots Typing

Predict why Curtis would have a box called the “Get Out of Minden Fund.”

Describe how Jasmine fits in socially at school.

Explain how Curtis and Jasmine get along on their first day together.

Identify what Jasmine wants to be when she grows up.

Infer why Jasmine begins to warm up to Curtis when he begins teaching her how to throw a football.

Analyze Curtis’s motivation for Jasmine to join the football team.

Draw a conclusion about why Jasmine is reluctant to join the football team.

Compare and contrast how Jasmine felt when she made the team to the feelings you would experience if you were in that situation.

Criticize or defend Jasmine's mother's attitude about Jasmine playing football.

Explain why Jasmine doesn’t want to take her watch off.