Crossover
Who is the narrator of "The Crossover"?
Josh Bell
What are characters?
People or Animals
Time is a thief that steals our moments.
Metaphor
Run
Ran
Is a memoir fiction or non-fiction?
Non-Fiction
Who is “Chuck Bell,” and why is he important to the story?
He is Josh and Jordan’s father, who used to play basketball.
What is theme?
Main/central idea
The white dove showed peace and purity.
Symbolism
Dance
Danced
Is a memoir a biography the same thing? Yes or No and why.
No, a biography talks about someone entire life, while a memoir only speaks about a specific moment.
What is the relationship between Josh and Jordan Bell in the novel?
They are twins
What is setting?
Place or Time the story takes place
As she walked through the old house, Sarah remembered the time she spent there as a child—playing in the garden, laughing with her family.
Flashback
Sing
Sang
What is a memoir?
This genre of writing is based on personal experiences and focuses on specific events or periods of the writer's life.
What is a major theme in "The Crossover"?
Family, identity, and growing up
What is plot?
The conflict of the story
ZOOM!!!!!
Onomatopoeia
Stand
Stood
Memoirs are fictional stories written to entertain readers.
True or False
False
What causes tension between Josh and Jordan during the story?
Josh’s jealousy of Jordan’s new friendship and success with basketball
Is a short story usually fiction or non-fiction?
Fiction
The aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the air, and the warm golden crust shimmered in the sunlight.
Imagery
Fly
Flew
A memoir is written from the author's point of view and includes their personal reflections.
True or False
True