Assessment for The Crossover

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Final Assessment for The Crossover from Level 8 Arts and Letters Module 1, For each question, include which Common Core ELA standard the question targets. Use these vocab words: taper, calamity, pulchritudinous, inevitable, external conflict, exile, internal conflict, mentor. Use these constructed response questions and add a few others: ask kids to use evidence from the text to support their answers. Theme & Symbolism: How does the game of basketball serve as a metaphor for Josh and Jordan's l...

This learning resource is designed for Level 8 students exploring the novel "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander. It includes a series of assessment instructions focused on vocabulary application, character analysis, theme exploration, and narrative arc mapping. Students are required to use specific vocabulary words within the context of their constructed responses, demonstrating their understanding of the characters, plot, and themes of the novel. Additionally, students will analyze the complex relationships and conflicts between characters, as well as the significance of basketball as a metaphor for their lives. The assessment aligns with the Common Core State Standards for eighth-grade literature.