Josh
What does Mom want Josh's help with?
She wants him to help the dad eat healthier.
What does Dad mean when he says "talking to JB right now would be like pushing water uphill with a rake..."?
Talking to JB about changing his mind would be impossible.
What happens at the end of the 3rd Quarter?
Dad has a heart attack on the court.
The little boy was ____________ because he did not get his toy.
Opulent, churlish, spacey?
Churlish
What do we learn about Alexis at Dinner?
-She plays basketball
-Dad played with Shaq
-Parents are divorced
-She knows ball
What is Josh's tipping point?
When he sees JB and Alexis kissing in the library.
What is theme?
The lesson or message from a story
What is the family heirloom?
A championship ring
There were __________ cheers coming from the side that lost the game.
Opulent, Ironic, Ignorant
Ironic
What is something we learn about her parents?
They are divorced and she lives with her dad.
Explain why Josh was only laughing "on the outside" in the second quarter.
He knows there is something truly wrong with the dad's health.
What themes apply to The Crossover?
Family
Brotherhood
What does dad get an offer for?
To coach college basketball.
Her _______ outburst was caused by the lack of attention she was getting.
Ironic, Volcanic, spacey?
Volcanic
Cap or No cap: Alexis's mom loves that she plays basketball
Cap- she does NOT like it
Why does Josh compare his dad to a storm?
He is extremely angry, as he is yelling and berating referees.
What does dad mean when he says to Josh "right now JB can't see you"?
Literally and Figuratively
Literally: JB cannot see Josh's perspective because he is mad at him
Figuratively: JB is caught up in his own life and interests to care about Josh's feelings.
How does dad treat his health?
not seriously, like a joke
They are very ________ because the parents are famous.
Traveling, Hummus, Opulent?
Opulent
"every great team has a good scorer, who is ready to assist"
What does this quote mean?
Surround yourself with people who want what is best for you and the people that will help you be successful
Why does Josh say, "sometimes it's the things that aren't said that kill you?"
He is waiting for JB to defend him against Alexis but he stays silent.
In order to ___________ for his mistakes, my brother helped me out.
atone, opulent or spacey?
Atone
Dad will talk to mom about letting Josh play in the playoffs if...
Josh talks to the mom about allowing the dad to take the coaching job.
Vondie's mom works for NASA but Vondie hates space and planets, is an example of...
Irony
What are two other nicknames he gives Alexis, aside from Miss Sweet Tea?
Miss Bitter Tea
The Girl Who Stole My Brother