Characters
Who is a role model for Steve?
Jackie Robinson
What is the setting of the novel?
What is a theme?
The message/ life lesson
What does "breaking the color barrier" mean?
Becoming the first African American in Major League Baseball.
What exciting news does Steve learn at the beginning of the story?
Jackie Robinson is moving into his neighborhood.
How does Stephen change and show personal growth?
At first he is impulsive and getting into trouble then he becomes more mature as he learns about friendship and accepting people from different backgrounds
What point of view is used and how does it affect the story?
Which piece of evidence supports the theme of standing up for what's right?
A. "Jackie told me, 'Sometimes you have to be brave even when it's hard.'"
B. "We watched the game from the stands quietly."
A
What does the word prejudice mean?
An unfair opinion about a group of people.
What special gift does Jackie Robinson?
A baseball glove
How is Stephen and Jackie's friendship developed through what they say to each other and how they are described?
through the kind and respectful way they speak to each other, for example: Jackie giving Steve advice
What story element is this and what kind?:
"His words hit me like a fastball to the chest."
Name one major theme in the novel?
Friendship across differences, standing up for what is right, learning from others
Why does the author include real historical events?
To help readers understand the setting and time period?
What misunderstanding happens between two families?
A baseball glove
What text evidence best supports the idea that Stephen's views on heroes change throughout the story?
A. He always wanted to meet a sports player
B. He starts to adire Jackie not for just his baseball, but his character
B
What is the conflict in the novel?
Stephen struggles with others judging his friendship.
What does the Christmas tree represent/ symbolize?
Friendship and understanding between the two families.
What does "summarize" mean?
To tell the main points in a short way
How do the two families solve the misunderstanding about the Christmas tree?
They talk respectfully, learn about each other's traditions, and celebrate together.
What role does Stephens grandmother play in the novel?
She shows him how to be respectful and kind
What is a character trait of Jackie since he stands up to unfair treatment?
Brave
Which detail shows Jackie Robinson valued Steve's friendship?
A. He autographed a baseball
B. He shared personal stories and gave him advice
B
How does the historical setting help readers understand the story?
It helps readers understand the prejudice and challenges Jackie Robinson faced.
What important lesson do both families learn by the end of the novel?
People from different backgrounds and traditions can become close friends through kindness, respect, and understanding.