Understanding 'Crossover' by Kwame Alexander

Michael reviews 'Crossover' by Kwame Alexander, highlighting its unique verse style and themes of growing up. The book, which won the Newbery Award, is about JB, a basketball player, and his family. Michael appreciates the way the author uses verse to evoke motion and emotion, especially during basketball scenes. He recommends the book, giving it 4 out of 5 stars.

What award did 'Crossover' by Kwame Alexander recently win?

• National Book Award

• Newbery Award

• Man Booker Prize

• Pulitzer Prize

What is the format of the book 'Crossover'?

• Verse

• Graphic Novel

• Short Stories

• Prose

Who is the main character in 'Crossover'?

• Alexander

• JB

• Michael

• Jordan

What sport does JB excel in?

• Soccer

• Baseball

• Basketball

• Tennis

What is the main focus of the book 'Crossover'?

• A historical event

• A family and basketball

• A science fiction adventure

• A mystery to solve

What is the relationship between JB and Jordan?

• Friends

• Cousins

• Twin Brothers

• Classmates

What theme is explored through JB and Jordan's relationship?

• Adventure

• Mystery

• Growing Up

• Friendship

How does the author enhance the basketball scenes in the book?

• Including interviews

• Adding sound effects

• Changing the verse style

• Using illustrations

What effect does the verse style have during basketball scenes?

• Evokes motion and action

• Introduces new characters

• Creates a sense of stillness

• Adds humor

What does the narrator appreciate about the book's verse style?

• Its simplicity

• Its ability to evoke motion

• Its historical references

• Its humor