6-4 The Crossover: Poem Title Analysis by Mariealaena Miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw Explore the different titles of the poems in Kwame Alexander's "The Crossover" using the different prompts. Remember to think carefully about how the title connects to the poem, and why Alexander chose the title, as you write your responses. Use the sentence starters to help you answer all three (3) parts of the assignment! en-us 2023-05-10 18:20:47 UTC 2025-09-28 00:38:06 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f3c0.png mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2585933840 2023-05-10 18:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2585933840 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2585933841 2023-05-10 18:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2585933841 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2585933842 2023-05-10 18:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2585933842 Directions for Padlet: mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2585933845 Answer all of the questions below in your Padlet entry. Start with the poem that you are assigned. If there is time, you can choose another poem to analyze! Please number each of your answers.
  1. Write down the literal meaning of the title (its actual meaning).
  2. Write down why the author chose this title for the poem.
  3. Explain how the title connects to the poem and the book.
]]> 2023-05-10 18:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2585933845 Sentence Starters mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2585933846 Literal Meaning:
The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means...

Why of the Title:
One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because...

How of the Title:
This title connects to the poem and the book overall because...]]> 2023-05-10 18:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2585933846 At the End of Warm-Ups, My Brother Tries to Dunk mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2585933847 Things to Think About: Focus on how the title is not a part of the poem but how it could be, depending on how the poem is read by the reader.]]> 2023-05-10 18:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2585933847 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2585933849 2023-05-10 18:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2585933849 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2585933851 2023-05-10 18:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2585933851 Mom Tells Dad mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2585933852 Things to Think About: Focus on how the title is a part of the poem and how the poem would be different if the game was not tied.]]> 2023-05-10 18:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2585933852 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2585933853 2023-05-10 18:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2585933853 Josh's Play-by-Play mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2585933854 Things to Think About: Focus on how the title is not a part of the poem and how the poem would change if the title was integrated into the rest of the poem.]]> 2023-05-10 18:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2585933854 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2585933857 2023-05-10 18:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2585933857 Brian https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597645864 Literal Meaning:
The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means that is actually happening, mom is telling dad directly

Why of the Title:
One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because it shows that mom is in charge

How of the Title:
This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows that mom is usually in command]]> 2023-05-19 13:55:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597645864 shilah https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597648540 Literal Meaning:
The literal meaning of the title of this poem is mom is telling dad he needs to sit at the top of the bleachers and that he has no choice because she said so.

Why of the Title:
One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because  mom is telling dad that he need to sit on top of the bleachers if he likes it or not. this shows mom is in control.

How of the Title:
This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows mom knows whats best]]> 2023-05-19 13:57:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597648540 Diane https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597649049 Literal Meaning:
The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means what mom is telling dad to do.

Why of the Title:
One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because to show that mom is in control and telling dad what to do.

How of the Title:
This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows mom is in control.]]> 2023-05-19 13:58:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597649049 Criss https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597650163 Literal Meaning:
The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means mom is telling dad what to do

Why of the Title:
One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because it shows us who is in control of the relationship

How of the Title:
This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows that mom is in charge most of the time]]> 2023-05-19 13:59:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597650163 Miscannon mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597650386 Literal Meaning:
The literal meaning of the title of this poem is that mom is telling dad what to do. She is not giving him an option. It is a direct request that dad sits in the top bleachers.

Why of the Title:
One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because mom is telling dad that he has to sit at the top of the bleachers whether he likes it or not. This shows that Mom is in control.

How of the Title:
This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows that mom knows what is best for her family. Her care for her family is shown throughout the novel. ]]> 2023-05-19 13:59:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597650386 Lisbet? https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597650642 Literal Meaning:
The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means that mom is telling dad what to do.

Why of the Title:
One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because It shows that the mom is the mostly in control by her telling the dad what to do.

How of the Title:
This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows how in the book the mom has the most control in the house.]]> 2023-05-19 13:59:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597650642 Rozelly https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597650644 Literal Meaning:
The literal meaning of the title of this poem is that mom is telling dad what to do she is not giving him an option.It is a direct that dad sits

Why of the Title:
One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because Mom is telling Dad that he has to sit at the top of the bleachers.This shows that mom is in control.

How of the Title:
This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows that mom knows what is good for her family,Her care for her family is shown throughout the novel.]]> 2023-05-19 13:59:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597650644 Alexander 3777310 https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597650855 Literal Meaning:
The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means That the mom is requesting something from the dad

Why of the Title:
One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because mom is telling the dad to sit on the top if he likes it or not

How of the Title:
This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows mom knows most]]> 2023-05-19 13:59:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597650855 https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597650963

    • Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means Mom is talking to dad SHE IS literally  TALKING TO DAD

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem .i think the author chose this title for the poem because the mom is literally telling dad what to do.

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because the title connects the poem because the mom is telling dad to sit on the top row of the bleachers because they want the dad to see the game better .

    ]]>     2023-05-19 13:59:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597650963     Ahmad Algharaibeh https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597651223 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of this poem is that mom is telling dad what to do. She is not giving him an option. It is a direct request that dad sits in the top bleachers. 

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because mom is telling dad that he has to sit at the top bleachers  whether he likes it or not.

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows that mom knows what is best for her family.]]>     2023-05-19 14:00:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597651223     Janely🥹 https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597651737 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is that mom is telling dad what to do.

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because it shows that mom is in control.

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because what is best for the whole family.]]>     2023-05-19 14:00:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597651737     Uniique https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597652459 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means...what mom is telling dad what to do.

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because...it shows us who is in control of the relationship.

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because...the mom is telling dad to sit on the top row of the bleachers even if he likes it or not.]]>     2023-05-19 14:01:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597652459     Abigail https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597653852 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is that mom is telling dad what to do she is not giving him an option.It is a direct that dad sits

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because Mom is telling Dad that he has to sit at the top of the bleachers.This shows that mom is in control.

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows that mom knows what is good for her family,Her care for her family is shown throughout the novel.




    ]]>     2023-05-19 14:02:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597653852     Brian https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597657688 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means that josh is playing basketball

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because Josh and his brother are playing together

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows they get a long in a weird sibling relationship]]>     2023-05-19 14:06:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597657688     Antonio https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597657994 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means... mom is telling dad what to do she knows whats best

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because...mom knows best for dad so she tell him to sit on the top row

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because...mom knows whats best for them ]]>     2023-05-19 14:06:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597657994     Alexander 3777310 https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597658190 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means how he plays and plays.

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because it shows josh being good at it

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because its about basketball

    ]]>     2023-05-19 14:07:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597658190     Lisbet? https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597659230 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means what Josh is doing.

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because it shows how josh play was like.

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows how josh is trying to improve at basketball.]]>     2023-05-19 14:08:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597659230     Diane https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597659393 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means josh bell is playing a game of basketball.

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because he is playing basketball against other people and trying to get good at basketball.

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because josh is playing basketball against another team with his brother.]]>     2023-05-19 14:08:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597659393     JocelynC. https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597659633 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is that it's Josh's way of playing basketball.

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because it tells the readers the way Josh plays basketball with his teammates.

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows how the Wildcats are able to win by the way they play together.]]>     2023-05-19 14:08:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597659633     Jesus https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597659861 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is that mom is telling dad what to do and what is best.

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because mom knows what is best for the dad .

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows that mom knows what is best for her family. ]]>     2023-05-19 14:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597659861     ALEXA https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597659938 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means josh playing basketball.

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because they wanted to tell the readers about joshes game .

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because the title is always telling you what the chapter gonna be about.]]>     2023-05-19 14:08:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597659938     shilah https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597660187 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means josh i playing basketball

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because josh i playing a game agaist eachother

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows that they bond by playing basketball

    ]]>     2023-05-19 14:08:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597660187     Lisbet? https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597661343 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means what Jb did at the end of warmups

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because it shows how jb is at basketball

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows how they play basketball at the end of their warm ups]]>     2023-05-19 14:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597661343     Britany De La Cruz https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597661906 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means about how josh is playing basketball and how he plays and plays

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because it is talking about how he plays and plays against his friends or his brother or other people

    How about the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because the passage is only talking about how he keeps practicing for the game]]>     2023-05-19 14:10:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597661906     Alexander 3777310 https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597662277   Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means that at the end his brother tries to do a trick

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because it shows that he keeps trying
    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because its about basketball.

    ]]>     2023-05-19 14:10:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597662277     Abigail https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597662484 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means that josh is playing basketball

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because it shows how josh plays basketball with his crossover

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows that josh is playing with another team and he gave them a nasty crossover.

    ]]>     2023-05-19 14:10:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597662484     Diane https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597662713 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means josh's brother tries to dunk in basketball.

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because it shows they were playing a game and he tries to dunk.

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows both josh and jb are playing game of basketball.]]>     2023-05-19 14:10:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597662713     Jocelyn B 3333512 https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597663379 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means that Josh is on the court and that it was his first game with the Wildcats.

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because it shows how the poem is how Josh was playing his first game with the Wildcats.

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because the book is how Josh wanted to play basketball and the poem was about that Josh was playing his first game with the Wildcats and the title is about Josh's Play-by-Play.]]>     2023-05-19 14:11:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597663379     Janely🥹 https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597663755 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is Josh is playing a game through his point of view.

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because it's showing how he likes basketball and how he is playing.

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it's showing his love affect to basketball.]]>     2023-05-19 14:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597663755     Lisbet? https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597664146 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means what Josh and dad are having which is a conversation.

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because it shows their relationship with eachother.

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it will show how they talk to eachother and how they act with eachother]]>     2023-05-19 14:12:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597664146     Rozelly https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597664315 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem means that Josh is playing basketball.

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because the author wants the audience what the players are doing

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows how they are able to win by the way that they play.]]>     2023-05-19 14:12:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597664315     Francisco https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597664363 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of a poem is/ means that Josh is playing basketball. 

    Why of the title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because to show that Josh is playing basketball.

    How of the Title: This title connects to the poem and the book overalll because it shows that it saying Josh is playing basketball.

    ]]>     2023-05-19 14:12:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597664363     Cynthia https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597664619 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means Josh is play basketball.

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because he is playing against each other.


    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because he is practicing to get better at basketball.]]>     2023-05-19 14:12:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597664619     Criss https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597664632 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means josh playing basketball

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because it shows us what sport josh likes

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because they are both about basketball]]>     2023-05-19 14:12:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597664632     Stefany Garcia 3406216 https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597664854 The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means josh play amazement. It showing how skilled he is in basketball.

    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because its showing josh good skills and that hes ready to win the trophy.

    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows that josh really cares about the game and he really wants to win the game for the trophy.]]>     2023-05-19 14:12:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597664854     JocelynC. https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597665483 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem means what JB did at the end of the warm-ups.

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because it shows what JB normally does at the end of warm-ups.

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it tells the reader what the brothers do during warm-ups.]]>     2023-05-19 14:13:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597665483     Abigail https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597665754 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means that josh brother tries to dunk the basketball

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because it shows that josh dunked so cool and he is the only one that can do it

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows that Jb and josh are playing basketball.

    ]]>     2023-05-19 14:13:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597665754     Isai https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597667356 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means that josh is playing basketball

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because josh plays basketball so they decided to make it basketball

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because its about basketball and he is trying to get better at basketball]]>     2023-05-19 14:15:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597667356     Rozelly https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597667879 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is the author telling us what JB was doing at the end of warm ups.

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because that is what JB was doing.

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows JB and Josh playing Basketball.]]>     2023-05-19 14:15:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597667879     JocelynC. https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597667923 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is Josh and Dad are having a conversation about basketball.

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because it shows what they normally talk about.

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows the readers Josh's relationship with his dad.]]>     2023-05-19 14:15:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597667923     Uniique https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597668121 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means...Josh playing basketball.

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because...it talks about Josh playing basketball against his friends and his brother.

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because...it shows how competitive Josh is.]]>     2023-05-19 14:15:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597668121     Abigail https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597668246 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means josh and dad are having a conversation

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because it shows how dad and josh are close with eachother

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows the father and son relashonship.

    ]]>     2023-05-19 14:15:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597668246     Michelle https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597669897 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means Josh playing basketball

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because it shows how josh was playing basketball.

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because the books talks about how josh plays basketball and also because how competitive josh is. ]]>     2023-05-19 14:17:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597669897     ALEXA https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597671503 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means jb is trying to dunk because he is done with his warm ups

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because it is showing that jb wants to be a show off and trying to dunk.

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because. it is showing the reader what happened in the chapter.

    ]]>     2023-05-19 14:18:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597671503     Francisco https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597671584 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means that JB tried to dunk at the end of their warm-up

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because it shows how JB plays in basketball.

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows how Josh and JB plays in basketball.]]>     2023-05-19 14:19:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597671584     Ahmad Algharaibeh https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597672641 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means what J0$h is doing

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because J0$h is playing against each other.

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because they get along very well.]]>     2023-05-19 14:19:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597672641     Brian https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597673028 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means that Josh's brother tries to dunk

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because the tries means that it wasn't successful at dunking

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows that his brother is pretty bad at basketball]]>     2023-05-19 14:20:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597673028     Uniique https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597673532 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means...his brother is doing a dunk on him.

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because...his brother did the dunk well and he is the only one who can dunk.

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because...it shows that both of them are playing basketball/]]>     2023-05-19 14:20:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597673532     Britany De La Cruz https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597675156
    Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means how JB tries to dunk in the basketball and how at the end he is doing warm ups

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because it shows how JB plays basketball and how he is trying to show off

    How about the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows how both brothers are playing basketball.

    ]]>     2023-05-19 14:21:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597675156     Antonio https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597675178 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means... josh is playing soccer

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because...josh and his brother are playing together

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because...they are both playing together even if they are competitive ]]>     2023-05-19 14:21:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597675178     Jesus https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597675435 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is josh playing basketball.

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because him and his brother are playing basketball together.

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because they are both about Basketball

    ]]>     2023-05-19 14:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597675435     Oliver https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597676543 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means is that josh is playing basketball

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because Know josh and his brother are now playing basketball.

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because both of the brother are playing basketball togeter and they are getting along.]]>     2023-05-19 14:22:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597676543     Isai https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597677286 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means thats josh tries to dunk on his brother

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because it goes with what josh did to his brother

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overallbecause its about basketball ]]>     2023-05-19 14:23:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597677286     Jocelyn B 3333512 https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597677703 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means what JB was doing when he finish his warm up before playing.

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because the poem shows what JB was doing after warm ups and the title shows that in the Poem it shows how JB was playing basketball.

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because the poem and title was about what JB was doing after warm ups and then in the poem it shows how JB was playing basketball.]]>     2023-05-19 14:24:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597677703     Criss https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597678358 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is what JB does at the end of practice
    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because it shows us how JB thinks hes better

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows how the twins are playing basketball]]>     2023-05-19 14:24:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597678358     Cynthia https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597678903 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means JB tries to dunk in basketball.

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because jb thinks he is cool and tries to dunk.

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because JB and josh plays basketball together.]]>     2023-05-19 14:25:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597678903     Stefany 3406216 https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597680396 The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means Josh's brother try to dunk at the end of warm ups.


    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because it shows how jb is at and does in warm ups.

    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows what the brothers do in warm ups.]]>     2023-05-19 14:26:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597680396     shilah https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597681344 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is what they did at the end of warm ups

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because to show what they do when wwarmups end

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows what they do in warm ups]]>     2023-05-19 14:26:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597681344     Janely🥹 https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597683127 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem means how JB attemps to dunk at the end of warm ups

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because JB thinks he's really cool and he tries to dunk.

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows how he's playing basketball]]>     2023-05-19 14:28:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597683127     Rozelly https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597685189 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem means Josh and Dad are having a conversation about basketball.

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because it shows that Josh and dad are having a talk.

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows the bond between Dad and Josh]]>     2023-05-19 14:30:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597685189     Lindsay https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597687228 The literal meaning of the tittle of this poem means that Josh is when he in on the court and he wins every one get's wild.
    This tittle connects  ton the poem and overall this book is about how to play basket ball.


    ]]>     2023-05-19 14:32:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597687228     Antonio https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597687799 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means... what jb does at the end of practice

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because... it shows what jb does at the end of there warm ups

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because...it tells us what they do]]>     2023-05-19 14:33:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597687799     ALEXAb https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597687996 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means the family talking together.

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because the family was having a CONVERSATION.

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it will inform the reader what will happen in the chapter. ]]>     2023-05-19 14:33:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597687996     Michelle https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597688073 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means what JB was doing after his Warm-Ups and how he was playing basketball.

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because the author wants us to know what JB was doing, so we would understand more.

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows that JB and Josh were playing basketball. ]]>     2023-05-19 14:33:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597688073     JocelynC. https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597688651 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is that mom is telling dad what to do and she is not giving him an option to deny.

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because it shows the reader that mom is usually in control.

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows the mom knows what is good for the family.]]>     2023-05-19 14:33:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597688651     shilah https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597689253 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is dad and josh talking about basketball

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because it shows how they talk about basketball and there relationship

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows how they get along.]]>     2023-05-19 14:34:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597689253     Isai https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597689468 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means josh and his dad are having a conversation

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because its shoes that they josh has a good relationship with his dad

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows how good there relationship is and a father and son]]>     2023-05-19 14:34:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597689468     Uniique https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597689474 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means...Josh and dad having a conversation about basketball.

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because...they were having a conversation.

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because...it shows what they are talking about.]]>     2023-05-19 14:34:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597689474     Alexander 3777310 https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597689486 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means a conversation

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because its a conversation and he wanted to make it clear

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because its about basketball.

    ]]>     2023-05-19 14:34:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597689486     Francisco https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597691258 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means that dad, Josh, and JB are having a conversation.

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because it shows that they had an conversation about something.

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows how much conversation they have about basketball.]]>     2023-05-19 14:36:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597691258     Criss https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597691333 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means josh and his dad having a conversation

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because it shows us what josh and his dad were talking about

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it is talking about basketball]]>     2023-05-19 14:36:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597691333     Britany De La Cruz https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597692957 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means. the family and how they are talking to each other about basketball

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because it shows how that and josh are having a conversation together

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows the bond together dad and josh ]]>     2023-05-19 14:38:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597692957     Jocelyn B 3333512 https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597694064 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means when Josh Bell was having a conversation with his dad about basketball.

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because it shows that the poem is about when Josh and his dad were talking about basketball because Josh Bell found out that his dad used to play basketball.

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because the title is called conversation and Josh Bell and his dad were talking about basketball and Josh bell told his dad if he ever miss coaching for basketball]]>     2023-05-19 14:39:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597694064     Janely🥹 https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597694554 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem means that Josh and his dad are having a conversation about basketball.

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because it shows how dad misses basketball.

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because the book is about basketball and they are talking about basketball.]]>     2023-05-19 14:39:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2597694554     Antonio https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2600689262 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means what there are talking about basketball josh and dad

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because it shows what they are talking about

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it shows how dad and josh get along ]]>     2023-05-22 23:36:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2600689262     Lindsay https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2603401690 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means what Josh and dad are having which is a conversation.

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because it shows their relationship with eachother.

    How of the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because it will show how they talk to eachother and how they act with eachother]]>     2023-05-24 14:30:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2603401690     Lindsay https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2603404429 Literal Meaning:
    The literal meaning of the title of this poem is/means about josh is playing basketball and how he plays.

    Why of the Title:
    One reason that the author chose this title for the poem is because it is talking about how he plays and plays against his friends or his brother or other people

    How about the Title:
    This title connects to the poem and the book overall because the passage is only talking about how he keeps practicing for the game]]>     2023-05-24 14:32:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/eud44o023dtkjfkw/wish/2603404429