Themes in The Crossover Spider Map
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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 create a spider map illustrating instances of theme, like Family, in The Crossover
Storyboard Text
- I am calling the doctor.
- That's it, son!
- You Da Man now, Filthy.
- Crystal, Josh's mom, is very protective over and concerned about her husband Chuck. Their relationship is very loving and they have mutual respect for one another.
- Don't worry about me, sweetheart.
- Josh and JB's dad is their idol. Josh cherishes their time together and clearly respects his father a great deal.
- Theme: Family
- Josh and JB are identical twins. They are very close, even as they are growing up and finding their own identities.
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