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Age Range
10 - 12
Genre
fiction
Copyright Year
2015-01-01
Page Count
240
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Grade Level
5th - 7th
ISBN
9780544107717
Lexile
750
Themes
sports
family

The Crossover

Written by Kwame Alexander

Winner of 2014 Newbery and Coretta Scott King Awards for children's literature. Written in verse, basketball is a metaphor for life for twin middle school boys Jordan and Josh.

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Figurative Language Graphic Organizer

Use this graphic organizer to explore the many types of figurative language used throughout the...

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The Crossover: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading.

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The Crossover: Word Search

After reading The Crossover by Kwame Alexander use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle...

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The Crossover: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words for each chapter in the book.

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The Crossover: Anticipation Guide

Use this Anticipation Guide before reading to activate students’ prior knowledge, build curiosity...

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The Crossover: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

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The Crossover: Word Search (Easy)

Look for vocabulary words from The Crossover. Circle or click on words across, down, or diagonally...
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The Crossover: Word Search (Medium)

Look for vocabulary words from The Crossover. Circle or click on words across, down, or diagonally...
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The Crossover: Word Search (Hard)

Look for vocabulary words from The Crossover. Circle or click on words across, down, or diagonally...
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The Crossover: Memory Matching (Easy)

After reading The Crossover, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity with...
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The Crossover: Memory Matching (Medium)

After reading The Crossover, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity with...
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The Crossover: Memory Matching (Hard)

After reading The Crossover, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity with...
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The Crossover: Criss Cross

Answer clues based on the content and vocabulary words from The Crossover. Look for hints in the...
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Age Range
10 - 12
Genre
fiction
Copyright Year
2015-01-01
Page Count
240
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Grade Level
5th - 7th
ISBN
9780544107717
Lexile
750
Themes
sports
family
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