Basketball Rules
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The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
By Lauren Ayube
Josh Bell is almost 13 years old and basketball is his life. His identical twin brother, Jordan, whose nickname is JB, is his best friend and co-star on the court. Life as an almost teenager isn’t easy, especially when your brother gets a girlfriend and your father is having health problems. Basketball, however, solves everything and makes everything better. Until it doesn’t. The Crossover is a heartwarming story written entirely in poems that will capture the hearts of both children and adults.
Storyboard Description
Have students identify three of the Basketball Rules from The Crossover and describe what they mean
Storyboard Text
- Basketball Rule #5 (page 93)
- I wish I was out there.
- Basketball Rule #6 (page 129)
- Basketball Rule #9 (page 214)
- This one's for you, dad.
- "When you stop playing your game, you've already lost." This means that if you stop doing what you love, your life will never be complete.
- "A great team has a good scorer, with a teammate who's on point and ready to assist." This means that we need others to help us succeed on the court and in life.
- "When the game is on the line, don't fear. Grab the ball. Take it to the hoop." This means to be brave and move forward when life gets tough.
- BASKETBALL RULES
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