By Barbara E. Barber

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Characters Allie Dad
Keisha Sheba Julio
Buddy big boys
Setting- playground
By Barbara E. Barber
Allies father brings her a gift. Its a
basketball.
Allies dad was proud of her for wanting to play
basketball.
Allie scanned the basketball court. She looked
around.
Allie practices shooting baskets so she can
become good.
Allie wants to be a professional player because
she loved the game she saw at Madison Square
Garden.
Julio wont play with Allie because he is too
proud to play with a girl.
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dribble slam-dunk backboard rim
Allie tells Buddy about her cousins trophies
because she wants to prove girls can play
basketball.
These are basketball words.
"Don't worry, Allie."
Buddy encourages Allie when she misses a shot.
Buddy and Allie both play games other people say
they shouldnt play.
Allie finally makes the perfect shot because she
keeps on trying.
Value of volleyball versus basketball
Madison Square Garden
noise of the crowd
bright lights
Discussion Questions
slam-dunks