Plot
Describe the results of the game.
The other team was beating the wildcats by one point and they went back and forth until JB made the slam dunk.
What does legendary mean?
remarkable enough to be famous.
Describe what is going on with Jordan in these few chapters.
He is confused about what is happening with his brother JB.
What was the problem in the story for these few chapters?
JB started acting different because he liked Sweet Tea
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Mom changed the food up so the family could start being healthy
This game is like ping pong. What does the simile mean?
The teams are going back and forth.
Explain how did Josh end up in the principal's office.
Jb passed a note to him to give to Sweet Tea and the teacher thought he was cheating.
Define salute.
a gesture of respect, or polite recognition
He is falling for Sweet Tea.
What did the twins want?
JB wanted to spend time with Sweet tea.
Josh wanted JB to stop acting different and get on his game.
I rise like a learjet. SLAAAAM! What does the figurative language mean?
Josh dunks.
Describe what happened at Thanksgiving.
They only ate salad because grandma fell twice and Uncle bob cooked nasty food.
Give an example of calamity.
natural disaster
injury
anything going wrong
Describe what is going on with dad.
Dad is scared to go to the doctor because his dad died after going to see the doctor.
Explain how the characters got what they wanted.
JB talked to Sweet tea as much as possible. After talking with his dad, Josh realized that it is not much that can help JB right now.
If you miss enough of life's free throws you will pay in the end. What does that mean?
If you miss enough of life's chances or opportunities you will regret it.
What was wrong with gym class that day?
Instead of playing sports. They learned how to do CPR.
Give a sentence using hypertension.
answers may vary.
Describe what is going on with mom.
Mom sees that her family is making unhealthy food choices. So she takes actions into her own hands and tries to make them eat healthy food options.
How did the problems get solved?
Josh talked to his dad about JB.
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The kids realized that mom was trying to make the family healthy but they still did not try the hummus.
Hello, Earth to JB.
Meaning JB's mind is out of space and he needs to come back and listen.
He yelled at the ref, called them terrible, and told them Ray Charles could have seen the way the kids walked.
Define and use the word camaraderie in a sentence.
mutual trust and friendship amongst people in a group.
The camaraderie amongst the team was beautiful.
Explain which character is mostly resonates with you. Cite two pieces of evidence to support your claim.
Answers will vary
Give a summary of the story using SWBST.
Filthy, talking to your brother right now would be like pushing water uphill with a rake son.
It has no purpose.