https://padlet.com/gkenned5/xemfvn7t84zj The Million Dollar Throw en-us 2017-04-06 15:24:08 UTC 2017-05-10 15:11:14 UTC hello@padlet.com gkenned5 https://padlet.com/gkenned5/xemfvn7t84zj/wish/165174928 2017-04-06 15:27:10 UTC https://padlet.com/gkenned5/xemfvn7t84zj/wish/165174928 https://padlet.com/gkenned5/xemfvn7t84zj/wish/167399496 When Nate enters the ticket raffle and gets selected to participate in "The SportStuff Million Dollar Throw", the book reads "Now the most famous thirteen-year old in America would get a chance on Thanksgiving night to make the throw of a lifetime." The word phrase "throw of a lifetime" clearly indicates that Nate is ecstatic at not just being famous across America, but also for the chance to help his parents get out of their financial struggles they are currently in by possibly winning a million dollars]]> 2017-04-21 01:04:24 UTC https://padlet.com/gkenned5/xemfvn7t84zj/wish/167399496 https://padlet.com/gkenned5/xemfvn7t84zj/wish/167399875 When the revelation of Abby's eye problems is first discussed in the book, the author makes a clear point to prove the emotional angst Nate is going through because of her suffering since they are very close friends. The phrase "how Abby's world was about to be as dark as a movie theater" makes it apparent that Nate is quite distressed about how Abby will be in the future because of her blindness. This quote is also powerful due to the fact that the first time Nate realized Abby was going blind was after she had a problem seeing in a movie theater when the lights went out and she couldn't move since she couldn't see where she was walking. This helps set a somber and solemn tone on
 the overall atmosphere.]]> 2017-04-21 01:09:14 UTC https://padlet.com/gkenned5/xemfvn7t84zj/wish/167399875 https://padlet.com/gkenned5/xemfvn7t84zj/wish/168522642 Every one of Nate's teammates, Willie or Malcom, think that he is the star player or the next Tom Brady. Chapter 7 starts off with the sentence, "Nate loves practice", which indicates that practice means a lot to him. The other also includes the sentence on page 43 "Nate wanted to be the most prepared guy out there", to show is determination. The author also mentions in chapter seven that Nate reads the coaches playbook "likes its studying for a final exam. Also, A lot of time he is competitive. Nate even states that "He's all about winning." ]]> 2017-04-27 01:01:52 UTC https://padlet.com/gkenned5/xemfvn7t84zj/wish/168522642 https://padlet.com/gkenned5/xemfvn7t84zj/wish/168531449 In the beginning of chapter 10, Nate Learns from coach ]]> 2017-04-27 02:25:45 UTC https://padlet.com/gkenned5/xemfvn7t84zj/wish/168531449 https://padlet.com/gkenned5/xemfvn7t84zj/wish/169147601 When Abby reveals to Nate that she will be going to a special school for the blind, Nate feels as if he has just been punched in the gut]]> 2017-05-01 12:28:34 UTC https://padlet.com/gkenned5/xemfvn7t84zj/wish/169147601 https://padlet.com/gkenned5/xemfvn7t84zj/wish/169190098 IGNORE THE ONE ON TOP!!!!!!!!!
When Abby tells Nate that she is going to a special school for the blind, Nate is deeply saddened and feels as if he has just been punched in the gut. he feels depressed because he and Abby have been best friends for as long as they can remember. Abby is his biggest supporter and is always there for him when he needs her the most. "I'll pay you not to go," is a quote that Nate says. The author is showing us how much Nate really loves Abby and how he will do almost anything to get her to stay.]]> 2017-05-01 14:56:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gkenned5/xemfvn7t84zj/wish/169190098 https://padlet.com/gkenned5/xemfvn7t84zj/wish/169391361 Nate was already having a pretty tough day because Abby had just left to go to her school for the blind. But, the day gets even worse when Nate cannot complete any of his throws, and his coach benches him. His team ends up winning, but he feels so sad because he could not help the team the way that he wanted. He is so sad that as soon as he gets home, he goes straight up to his room, eats barely anything for dinner, and doesn't watch his favorite team, The New England Patriots play.]]> 2017-05-02 12:04:43 UTC https://padlet.com/gkenned5/xemfvn7t84zj/wish/169391361 https://padlet.com/gkenned5/xemfvn7t84zj/wish/169705197 Abby says that she is like the lead of the dark parade. This means that she is going blind, which she is.









]]> 2017-05-03 15:14:48 UTC https://padlet.com/gkenned5/xemfvn7t84zj/wish/169705197 s28113298 https://padlet.com/gkenned5/xemfvn7t84zj/wish/171027981 chapter 15 page 108 Nate said, "ending up feeling like he was a dog chasing his own tail.]]> 2017-05-10 14:50:34 UTC https://padlet.com/gkenned5/xemfvn7t84zj/wish/171027981