OUR
STUDENTS
Figurative Language
Character Questions
100

This student loves a good blue butterfly emoji

Yeilianys  

100

"The wolf's eyes were black as night" ... is an example of

a simile 

100

Do you think Alexis and JB will stay together (Why or why not?)

Your thoughts here!

200

This student is reading an encyclopedia of science (and has some head-banging music recs)

Yesiel

200

"jingaling, ringaling, swingaling" ... is an example of

rhythm/rhyme 

200

Who was your favorite and least favorite character in The Crossover? 

<3 

300

This student is our resident DJ and was born in Nigeria

Timi <3

300

"KABOOM, KERPLUNK" ... is an example of

onomatopoeia 
300
The dad has "basketball rules" that he uses as life advice for JB and Josh, what is one piece of life advice that you really like?

Your life advice :) 

400

This student has an Ethiopian name, likes art and contortion, and loves reading out loud

Rebbira

400

"and while dad is telling us another story for the HUNDREDTH TIME"  ... is an example of

a hyperbole
400

Do you think any of the characters have regrets? What?

Great thoughts!

500

TWO STUDENTS: (1) This student’s dad was recently on vacation in Africa and (2) This student’s name is Gaston’s favorite color

(1) Gaston (2) Blue
500

"Happy is a huge river right now and I've forgotten how to swim" ... is an example of

a metaphor

500
What is one thing you learned from reading The Crossover and getting to know these characters? 

Your learnings are awesome :)