Verse (noun): writing in which words are arranged in a rhythmic pattern poetry Passed (verb): to die used as a polite way to avoid saying the word “die” In writing, what do you think makes poetry “poetic?” What are the elements of poetry Kwame Alexander might have to include in his writing?ĥ-6 words students will see again (not obscure) and are necessary to understand for this story.Ĭrossover (noun): a basketball maneuver in which a player dribbles the ball quickly from one hand to the other Why or why not? Support your answer with reasons and details. In your opinion, are basketball moves or other moves or plays in different sports, such as the crossover, a kind of poetry? How do these students relate to the themes in this novel? How is poetry a bridge for reluctant readers? How is the rhythm of crossover, a basketball maneuver, similar to his writing?
In what ways is Kwame Alexander’s language and writing in “The Crossover” poetic? What examples do these students and the author, Kwame Alexander, provide to support that basketball is “poetry in motion?” Listen to learn more about how author Kwame Alexander was motivated to write about the poetics of basketball and how readers relate to and are inspired by the tragedy and triumph in “The Crossover.”Īccording to this audio story, what are the two meanings of the word “crossover” in the novel “The Crossover” and how do those meanings relate to the overall theme of the book? In this audio you will hear students discuss the book, as well as from the book’s author, about how basketball is a kind of poetry in motion and how language and writing can capture that sense of cadence and rhythm as well. The students relate in many ways to the themes in the novel, such as struggling with relationships, loneliness, and loss. “The Crossover,” is a Newbery-Award-winning basketball novel by author Kwame Alexander. But to some people it’s more than just a move, it is poetry. The crossover dribble is a basketball move. Kids Listen Activity Podcast Book Club For Kids Activities The Crossover
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