Dad is heading for the hoop when he stops short, screams, clutches his chest, and drops the ball. Find related themes, quotes, symbols, characters, and more. Mom texts a few times that she and Dad needed to leave because Dad did not feel wellhes fine, just tired. 0000016558 00000 n Actively Learn provides free ELA, science, and social studies digital contentshort stories, primary sources, textbook sections, science articles, novels, videos, and moreand embeds them with assignments aligned to standards for all 50 states that you can assign immediately or customize for your students. The girls' lives are mundane under the, The fifth and sixth graders file down the stairs and into the school library, like they've done hundreds of times before. The Crossover, by award-winning children's book author and poet Kwame Alexander, was published in 2014 and won the 2015 Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award Honor for children's literature. Find related themes, quotes, symbols, characters, and more. I also see many students who are similar to Josh lean on their relationships with their sport coaches for stability. What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence? This family creates a strong foundation for the boys to continuously go back to as they seek to find their way through the muck of adolescence. Tunnell, M. Jacobs, Young, T., Bryan, G. (2016). Josh narrates another play-by-play. Dear Jordan from THE CROSSOVER by Kwame Alexander. 0000009118 00000 n Dad tries to break the tension by talking about Christmas and the turkey. His parents continue to press upon him the value of working hard and the importance of education. In the Old, the people of Israel cross the Jordan. Cha c sn phm trong gi hng. As, Free Throws Tonight. And it is about the father when he was 12-years-old. The Crossoverhas so much meaning for young adults. With Dad no longer in the bleachers, it suggests that he'll be the one in trouble this time, while JB was the one who suffered last time. Alexis went to Nike Hoops Camp for Girls; she knows how to do a crossover; her parents are divorced; she shoots hoops at the rec center to relax; she smells like sugarplums; her sister goes to Duke. %%EOF Josh grows resentful of JBs new relationship with his girlfriend as he feels left out and lonely. Im still reacting to it. As in: Dad's in a comabecause of a myocardial infarction,which is the same thingmy grandfather died of.So what does that mean for meand JB? Refine any search. The dialect, slang and colorful personalities of Josh and his family members makes me feel like I am reading about a real family. In this poem, the author uses short, choppy lines to convey a sense of urgency; this narrates the story of Joshs dads heart attack. Though we see female characters present in the story, they are only secondary characters that further define the role of the male in the story. I believe this book is a strong representation of cultural authenticity. H\@. Josh is making moves and dribbling; Dad gets the ball, winks, dips, and sweats. the playoffs are in two days, his grades were good, and the team needs him. Their mom is assistant principal at their school. However, some parts of the book are written as a lyric poem, which is melodic and soundlike. Josh and JB generally get along; but they have very different personalities. Exposing students to verse novels such as this allows them to explore the artistic elements that combine to evoke personal and powerful emotions in the reader. When JB asks for seconds of salad, it shows that he recognizes that eating well is a good way to impress girls. He even uses the word churlish to describe himself. Complete your free account to access notes and highlights. Sherry Taylor. And for the first time in my lifeI don't want to be. This is the new name Josh has for Alexis. VPR's coverage of arts and culture in the region. I have never had this worry. As Josh and JB take over caring for their father, the tables turn and suddenly, they're thrown into adult roles. He's alone because, game. Family relationships are the epicenter of this novel. There are sirens. He also co-founded LEAP for Ghana, an International Literacy Program. Plus he has MJ sheets . JB only went toone. Mom smiles and says hell be back on the team in no time, but she warns him not to press his luck. Complete your free account to access notes and highlights. JB and his attacker stare at each other. This offers some hope that his eventual return will be accepted by all. Advertisement bfordjohnson In some ways, Joshs parents defy these stereotypes as Dad stays home with the boys and his mom is an educated, smart assistant principal. JB's choice to side with Miss Sweet Tea is an overt way to show Josh that he's still angry and not willing to make up. After the funeral, Josh makes another attempt to reconcile with JB when JB gives him his fathers championship ring by saying, We Da Man. The author leaves us with the sense that the brothers will find their way back to each other. Josh wants in, but Mom warns him not to interfere. By bringing up Dad's championship ring again, Josh reminds the reader that his goal in life is to one day be good enough to wear the ring. Come spring, these Rutland Town readers may be inspired to head out to the soccer pitch as well. The inside of Mom and Dad's bedroom closet. Would not have made it through AP Literature without the printable PDFs. Josh decides to sit with the team today instead of up with Mom and Dad. In a letter to JB, written in two columns that can be read together or separately, Josh says that without his brother, he's empty. "FOURTH QUARTER" to "Free Throws" Summary and Analysis, "Bad News" to "Before" Summary and Analysis. This is also an attempt to make Josh understand this, since Josh's narration implies that he doesn't see JB's relationship as something normal or expected. Josh says that earlier, he walked into the gym covered in mud. 23-12. 0000007293 00000 n This implies that Josh dropped the proverbial ball when he passed to JB. They will be able to relate to the topic, theme, setting and emotion conveyed in the story. If you could take one poem out of The Crossover to represent one of the themes in the book, which one would it be and why? I would use this book with adolescent students as a way to inspire them to explore self-expression through writing. At Rutland Town School, the students put themselves in Joshs shoes and tried writing their own letters to Jordan, whose nickname is JB. The Crossover study guide contains a biography of Kwame Alexander, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. All of this is better than no girlfriend at all, which is what Josh has. Instant PDF downloads. During November we'll be sharing our love of poetry, by focussing on an excellent children's poet each week. Missing the game is similar to not attending to his father. Dad is gone "like the end of a good song. Its written in two columns and the author says it can actually be read several different ways: top to bottom, left to right or diagonally. This illustrates how a person can use language to shape their identity. After the game, in the locker room, unexpected bad event that often results in injuries. Definitions and examples of 136 literary terms and devices. ", not being at the funeral, which makes Josh confirm that she knows it's him, not, kisses him and gives him a piece of sweet potato pie. they win the championship trophy. He thinks that when he threw the ball at, day of school before winter break, Mom works late so Dad picks up Josh and, Dad agrees and hits Josh in the chest with the ball--Josh was distracted while watching, still. Use specific, quoted evidence from the poem to explore and illustrate your ideas. We see this form emerge in Joshs thoughts about his game. In the list of Things I Learn at Dinner, Alexander gives her even more nuance in terms of divorced parents, a coping mechanism (She shoots hoops at the Rec to relax" [172]), and troubles of her own (Her mom doesnt want her playing basketball" [172]). 0000010269 00000 n together. During November we'll be sharing our love of poetry, by focussing on an excellent children's poet each week. Its a novel-in-verse about identical twins Josh and Jordan who are basketball stars at their middle school. What does he think, I'm stupid? You'll be able to access your notes and highlights, make requests, and get updates on new titles. Mom and Dad are silent and serious in the front. "Jordan" is thought by most critics to allude to the Jordan River that is important to the people of Israel in the Old and New Testaments. Josh asks, incredulous, about the house, Mom, him, and JB. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Josh tries talking to JB, but JB does not reply; its been five days. View The_Crossover__Notes__4.2.21.docx from ENGLISH 606 at Dulles H S. The Crossover Notes: Second & Third Quarter Second Quarter Second Quarter begins with two back-to-back poems titled . Mahira showed him around the museum, where she and Jordan used to meet. From the doorway, a stricken Mom says he should go sit down for dinner. In the next several poems, the . For example, Alexis is mostly described by her looks and her loyalty to JB. uses it in a sentence and says that in Mom and Dad's closet, he and, all the teasing dies down, the game begins. The way the content is organized, LitCharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in. This again shows how Dad prioritizes basketball over his health. "My students can't get enough of your charts and their results have gone through the roof." Teachers and parents! a7[6se7U>rcf[,+*@j3(9 In this activity, they will complete a Poem Analysis & Compare/Contrast Paired Text Activity. Both Joshs parents and basketball coach provide non-didactic moral education for students to consider. When Mom and Josh are washing dishes, he asks when Dads appointment is. Hi Abby, Once again you have given detailed examination of the authors use of language. 0000008243 00000 n Suddenly, Josh sees, team in Italy. Thus, they will be able to create characters based on what they know or what they want to see reflected in literature. like two stars stealing sun, like two brothers burning up. on tell the reader about what she values and what her priorities are? The title of this book (The Crossover) is an important phrase and idea throughout the book. This book is also available as a graphic novel! And thats not the only story Alexander has been working on. JB comes running out of the bathroom.What'd she say, Josh? So it was chronological. Yeah, its sort of still a little tough to talk about because its overwhelming. Doing this will take away students enjoyment of the story further supporting their belief that poetry is uninteresting. Now that Josh's actions have hurt someone, his sense of loneliness gets even worse. "The Crossover THIRD QUARTER to At Noon, in the Gym, with Dad Summary and Analysis". What does her reacti Struggling with distance learning? Rather than just letting the boys go to bed, Mom makes them read. The score of the Wildcats' first game is 35-18. Use specific, quoted evidence from the poem to explore and illustrate your ideas. So, if I could figure out what to do with a sequel to make it still compelling and meaningful and significant and keep it in that era. Some of the language and experiences are counter to my own, which gives me a realistic glimpse into the life of an African American family. Speaking of Alexis, even though the main characters of this book are obviously boys, Alexander does not make Alexis merely an object of desire or a dull cipher. A novel told in verse, with striking illustrations, this book is about basketball and much more: as they progress into young adulthood, navigating the pressures of home and school, the relationship between Josh and Jordan begins to change. Dad sighs that the boys are getting older and they will manage. She was a VPR contributor from 2006 to 2020. Josh is thrilled to get to play, as he knows that when he and. Before. drives home from the hospital, the car is silent. If you have read this book, can you tell me what poetic type the poem "Dear Jordan" is. are gone. Just because he wants to repair his relationship with JB, does not mean he still doesnt have trouble with Alexis. One of those actions leads Josh to write an apology letter to his brother. Dad's message does much the same thing, though it seems much more in character for Dad. He did not mean to get upset, he offers. 0000003750 00000 n Sons of basketball legend Chuck Da Man Bell, basketball is in their blood. In this poem, Josh makes efforts to repair the cracked friendship between him and his brother. Because he's relying on physical communication and violence to express himself, he's less successful and therefore, more upset. Published by on October 25, 2020. I don't know The The Crossover quotes below are all either spoken by JB or refer to JB. What happened to allow JB to cut Joshs dreadlocks? He smiles at Mom, gives, happy. Its called Booked. For example, Joshs mother tells him, Boys with no self-control become men behind bars. This is a reality for African American boys in todays society. 0000003945 00000 n For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one: ). This is the beginning of a big change in Josh and JBs relationship. He almost dunks, but an elbow comes up and fouls him to the floor. In Dear Jordan, we see the authors use of similes and metaphors in the letter Josh writes to JD in order to convey how sorry he is. The only caution I have for this book is making sure it is not overly analyzed. The fact that Dad does his best to correct himself and call Josh what he wants to be called shows that Dad is happy to show Josh the same kind of understanding that he showed JB when he asked him to invite Miss Sweet Tea for dinner. It doesnt help that his Dad keeps having health issues, but wont go to the doctor because he thinks this is a stupid waste of time. Again, Josh's desire to help and be a part of the game in some way speaks to his sense of loyalty to Dad and to the rest of the team, especially JB. Theyre not alone. Josh was estranged from himself when he threw the ball at JB. Choose only one theme and only one poem. / together" (159). Seventh grader Dylan DiPietro wonders how that feels. PDF downloads of all 1699 LitCharts literature guides, and of every new one we publish. We put their questions a to Kwame Alexander. Other of his many books (hes written 35!) The Wildcats are up by two now. Again, Dad's desire to yell at the ref speaks to a desire to feel relevant and useful on the court, even though his playing days are over. Its wonderful. JB sweats profusely when Miss Sweet Tea walks into the room. These relationships (especially for boys) seem to fill a need at this stage in life. And Iwonder what's in the notes. Josh hears Dad ask if he feels better and opens his eyes. And when I was born he was a PhD. We advise our products to be used with proper referencing. thinking less and less aboutbasketball, and more and more aboutGIRLS. She lets the news drop: he is suspended from the team. When he's able to steal the ball out of Josh's crossover, it speaks to the skills he still has on the court and the progress that Josh still has to make in order to become Da Man.. dear jordan poem the crossover Mobile: 07904191715 Office Number: 020 37124640 Email :smax3ddesignstudio@gmail.com berkshire pigs for sale in georgia 0000002682 00000 n 2016, pg 98). hb```b``Uf`c`] B@16%h0 > `]!hP;"eqb1ij5,`F0_.X63KhXdt@D&HBDPPI0 a`X," B 2&a Um, so yeah. My students love how organized the handouts are and enjoy tracking the themes as a class., Requesting a new guide requires a free LitCharts account. Copyright 2014 by Kwame Alexander. Devon Kibbey: How did you decide that you were going to write the story from Joshs perspective? Mom and Dad are serious, while, few weeks. Matthew Goulette: Is this story based on your life or someone you know? Instant PDF downloads. }t>PPbDd# [:~d>L\GA!jlTbwK0mc.k^s0Ox\,b+vG[/awOz*7;+g'z;Z6Q:HL= mRJ+FWc-} WzH0 f"z77^z@5+BG'2WHQ~Iw}G4x}4GvP{6@hOpZk-'I}%G_k@+Kd tJxqcZw/;j 9/D> =f'(tfu@ g8 (^}Q:Kk3j&Re]=(\jcJska-47-ZCH59K5yD+3$W6eSFTi^1h8GPcGvXxiTH}"P;@6sumtuL FUEmp%L_Xtj-XN(6\a'DS>_Uby2L+WnVm7e `67NL"M}lMlX1Z "Xk'joePIh|Z/vB0eAu9Hl cpF^&=?!+y\S^kLS_X71m m'sJ`U"6="-=8{Ud Josh's concern and desire to go to Dad's doctor's appointment show that he's continuing to grow up and become more interested in other people aside from himself. The students at St. Etheldreda's School for Young Ladies are there to learn to behave as proper maidens should. 0000011426 00000 n First, his churlish and aggressive behavior toward his twin has almost severed their relationship. Need Help with this Assignment? Dear Jordan. and Tells Us His Favorite Story (Again). You're twins, not the same person.But that doesn't mean he has to stop loving me. She asks him sternly if hes lost his mind, and she says boys who dont have self-control end up behind bars. Sure. endstream endobj 1080 0 obj <>>>/Filter/Standard/Length 128/O(+vtyd#\nOxe\))/P -1052/R 4/StmF/StdCF/StrF/StdCF/U(DJyd )/V 4>> endobj 1081 0 obj <> endobj 1082 0 obj <>>>/Rotate 0/Type/Page>> endobj 1083 0 obj <>stream I mean, what better way to capture that movement from the court, and to put that on the page, than through poetry? Dad is yelling from the stands and Mom is trying to calm him down. From the creators of SparkNotes, something better. Our, "Sooo much more helpful thanSparkNotes. Charles's financial troubles were causing Dee Dee a lot of crises. We see this in Joshs description of their playing style. The students at Rutland Town School had some questions for the author. Showing this tiny bit of positive regard suggests that JB is now willing to listen to Josh and rebuild their relationship. 10. Alexiss parents are estranged. This suggests that as Josh and JB grow up, part of their coming of age will be having to learn to accept each other as they grow rather than just deciding to grow apart. Josh watches, Vondie brings the ball up the court, but the defense presses close. Mom and Dad's closet is off limits. Mom tells JB that Josh has apologized for his mistake, but JB states that he saw the look in Joshs eye and it was not a mistake. Vondie is suffocated by the defense and JB cant make the shot; the Wildcats are down at the end of the first half. How did the structure of the poem "Dear Jordan" on page 130 help us learn more about Josh and JB's relationship? Ruth Bishop said that poetry has a kind of magic and can help the reader see ordinary things in new ways. InThe Crossover,Alexander takes risks with his writing to authentically represent the culture of Josh, his family and friends. Teachers and parents! Mom gently chides him for eavesdropping but laughs when he says he learned that strategy from her. atonement in the Crossover using the poem "Dear Jordan" . Detailed explanations, analysis, and citation info for every important quote on LitCharts. After dinner, Dad takes Josh and. Down on the court, Storm. resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss thenovel. endstream endobj startxref What news is related in the poem "Article #1 in the Daily News (December 14)"? He wants the boys to be their own people, and he wants them to know that becoming someone different is okay and expected. And then I knew that there were going to be parents. The original text plus a side-by-side modern translation of. Exposing students to verse novels such as this allows them to explore the artistic elements that combine to evoke personal and powerful emotions in the reader. Detailed quotes explanations with page numbers for every important quote on the site. i can no longer fit. His life is broken like puzzle pieces and he can no longer fit. . ", How did I react? Josh gets a lot of accolades for being the Junior High MVP but Miss Sweet Tea tells him frankly that he is mean and did not deserve that award because of what he did to JB. -Graham S. Though Josh offers no insight into JB's thought process, it's worth considering that Josh's violent pass likely came as a surprise and was therefore even more hurtful than it might have been. Shes a candy striper and cheerleader, and she talks about her favorite color being purple. 3. Oh my goodness! As he meditates, Josh sees a picture of, Second-Person. When Dad shifts the conversation to make it about losing his cool rather than his poor health, it shows that he's still trying to ignore his hypertension and wants to keep it a secret from his sons. My students love how organized the handouts are and enjoy tracking the themes as a class., Requesting a new guide requires a free LitCharts account. A reporter from the paper asks, I'm on Free Throw Number Twenty-Seven. She sends Josh luck and says that she made, to play one more game and is afraid that Dad is dying. As Josh continues to cast himself as the helper in the family, he begins to see that doing so will actually allow him to be more successful. What seemed to be a great disappointment for Myrtle concerning her marriage to George? 80). Zip. He writes for children of all ages. Teach your students to analyze literature like LitCharts does. His life is broken like puzzle pieces and he can no longer fit. Then, everything in his world comes crashing down. Dad replies sadly that he let them down, and Josh asks what he should do. So I knew that the book would be told from the vantage point of a boy. Mom sits Josh down. Can JB run with him, help him heal, slash with him like they used to? In particular, it begins to align him with Dad, who is still highly regarded even though he's also not playing. His postscript reads that he's sorry. Alexander reveals in a subtle and moving way how eventually the brothers start to move incrementally closer together again, such as with Josh writing JB a letter or giving him his vocabulary study materials, but it is realistic in that it is painful and happens in fits and starts. Josh is studying by himself. 0000029230 00000 n What health problem does Chuck suffer from? We begin with the poems of John Agard. The racially segregated Navy base had dangerous and unfair working, For this month's Dorothy's List, seventh graders at Green Mountain Union in Chester have been reading the novel Unfriended by New York author Rachel, Subscribe To 'The Frequency,' Our Daily Morning Newsletter, Dorothy's List: 'The Scandalous Sisterhood Of Prickwillow Place'. We are not liable to third-parties. JB asks.And even though I never opened my mouth,I say, Thanks,becauseit is. 0000001216 00000 n From the creators of SparkNotes, something better. Asked by jayionna m #1050276 on 9/23/2020 9:09 PM Last updated by jill d #170087 on 9/23/2020 9:41 PM Not affiliated with Harvard College. PS. Ruth Bishop said that poetry "has a kind of magic and can help the reader see ordinary things in new ways." "Filthy McNasty" is described as being what mythical creature in the poem by the same name? Essay Topics. We raised nearly 7000 in our online auction! He founded a K-12 writing program called The Write Thing. This Book-in-a-Day writing and publishing program has created more than 3000 student authors. He turns out the light to go to sleep and hears his brother say Thanks.. Joshs earlier sense that everything was going well in his life and something bad was certain to happen soon has now revealed itself to have been very prescient. Kwame Alexander "Dear Jordan" from THE CROSSOVER by Kwame Alexander. Dad's championship ring.Between the bouncingand sobbing, I whisper, Why? The Crossover Summary The narrator of the novel (which is told in verse) is Josh Bell, an 8th-grade boy. He wants Dad to talk to Mom because he feels like he needs to be in the playoffs and is letting his teammates down. Like Dad, Mom is able to take the long view and believe that this is a temporary phase in her sons' lives. The Crossover is a wonderful mentor text for adolescent writers. Discover award-winning poet Grace Nichols. And Im so thankful. 2 See answers Advertisement loveleefelix2014 Answer: Sad (it's a su!cide note,so it's pretty obvious,but meh)hope this helps. They're the big kids at Beeman, In 1944, a disastrous explosion rocked a Naval base in California called Port Chicago. 1086 0 obj <>/Encrypt 1080 0 R/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<61646262373637383037366663616638366338393836303261386561666634336264323463323264316164333866373366333835346439303963633665616633>]/Index[1079 12]/Info 1078 0 R/Length 55/Prev 879473/Root 1081 0 R/Size 1091/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream Dad races down the stairs to yell at the ref that what happened to, call the doctor or else. So, certainly there are some things from my life that have probably creeped into this book. When Josh tells the reader about Mom's dislike of standards and giving JB the vocabulary words, Josh demonstrates his growing maturity and that he cares for others. Tomorrow Is the Last Day of School Before Christmas Vacation. Definitions and examples of 136 literary terms and devices. He asks Jordan to help him and hang out with him again. Dear Jordan Josh writes his letter. My wife and I danced My daughter, whos seven-years-old, in second grade, she woke up and she came in the room and said, Whats all the commotion for? And we said, Daddy just won the Newbury Medal. And she said, Yay! PDF downloads of all 1699 LitCharts literature guides, and of every new one we publish. Its made-up. The students at Rutland Town School had some questions for the author. Change). I'm not paying attentionto anything he's sayingor to the dummy. The words and rhythmic flow of these words on the page depict Joshs inner thoughts; his flow on the court. Profusely means to pour forth in great quantity. The Crossover is the story of twins but seventh grader Devon Kibbey noticed that readers get the point of view of only one brother. Come on, tell me. The two-column structure used in the Crossover's poem "Dear Jordan" stands for; The two-column structure used in Dear Jordan symbolizes the broken relationship between the two brothers Josh and JB. Kwame Alexander: I like to think that basketball is like poetry in motion. endstream endobj 1085 0 obj <>stream Dad bites into his third donut and, when, out of you what they expect out of their own lives. But Im not there. They're like having in-class notes for every discussion!, This is absolutely THE best teacher resource I have ever purchased.