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The Cross Over

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  • What conflict is developing between Josh and JB?
    JB changing priorities / rivalry.
  • What happens when JB tries to dunk?
    He misses / doesn’t come close.
  • How does Josh react to JB missing the dunk?
    He teases/laughs at him.
  • What theme is starting to develop in the story?
    Competition affects relationships / growing up changes people.
  • What position does Josh play?
    Forward
  • How are Josh and JB similar?
    Twins, Identical, Basketball
  • What position does JB play?
    Shooting guard
  • Who is better at shooting?
    JB
  • What is the gym compared to?
    a circus
  • What happens when Josh dunks?
    He succeeds / impresses everyone / backboard shakes.
  • What does Josh’s dunk reveal about his personality?
    Confident, competitive, proud, possibly showing off.
  • What does the gym setting tell us about the mood of the game?
    Exciting, intense, chaotic, energetic.
  • Why does Josh think JB is acting different?
    Because of girls / Kim Bazemore.
  • Is Josh being confident or showing off? Explain.
    Either answer works with explanation.
  • Why does Josh go to more basketball camps than JB?
    He is more focused on basketball / JB is distracted.
  • How are Josh and JB different during games?
    JB talks/trash talks; Josh stays quiet and focused.
  • Why might Josh be annoyed with JB?
    JB is focusing more on girls than basketball.
  • Who do you think is more responsible for the conflict—Josh or JB? Why?
    Open-ended with reasoning.
  • Why does Josh talk to himself during games?
    He is focused / thinking strategically / loves basketball.
  • Why does Josh say they might hate each other if they didn’t love each other?
    Because they are very competitive.
  • What is one difference between Josh and JB?
    Hair, position, personality, college preference, etc.
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