Incoming Student
Pompous Andy is frustrated because this student got the starting QB position.
Drew
Dad loses his job here after defying his boss and sends his kids to school.
Mine
Define stealthily
Sneaky
This is the world's largest ocean.
Pacific Ocean
This baby version of an animal is the mascot of Riverdale
Tadpole!
This is a literary technique that creates a radical, unexpected change in a story's direction, narrative, or outcome.
A twist
Define resentment
Dislike
A prologue typically takes place in this part of the story.
Before the story starts,
before the exposition
In the soccer game, Jordan uses a simile to compare the team getting beaten like these.
Eggs
The author R.V. Cassill was inspired by this young Civil Rights icon
Ruby Bridges
Define linger
Staying longer than necessary
This was the name of Columbus' ship that sank on Christmas.
Santa Maria
When Jordan makes the goal with his head, another student notes his "celly" which means this.
Celebration
John's character changes his attitude towards mom through this plot device
Flashback
Define lament
Expression of grief or sorrow
If someone issues an edict, you better follow it because it means this.
A command enforced as law
When Jordan finally gets to talk to Maury, he realizes this important lesson about what true friendship is made of.
Shared interests, experiences
Define the bolded word from this passage:
His voice had risen impatiently. He met his mother's stout gaze in a staring contest, trying to make her admit by at least some flicker of expression that today was different from any other day.
Bold, brave, determined.
Define poised
Composed, self-assured
When a ball is kicked, it slows down because of this force.
Friction