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Who are Slam's basketball coaches? What do we know about their...

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 16:52:55 PST

Who are Slam's basketball coaches? What do we know about their personalities/coaching styles and Slam's relationship with each of them?

The game between Slam's new school and his old one seems to be the most...

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:39:33 PST

The game between Slam's new school and his old one seems to be the most powerful moment for me. I think it shows the collision between old and new world values for Greg, and the person he was between the person he is now. It was very powerful to see this play out.

Favorite Part

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:20:07 PST

What is your favorite word or paragaph of the story?

I would say that the basketball game between Slam's current and former...

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:28:59 PST

I would say that the basketball game between Slam's current and former school, Latimer vs. Carver at the state tournament, represents a critical scene in the book. It highlights the showdown aspect that is played out in Slam, himself. He has to confront the past (his former school), with the understanding of who he is in his current setting. The person he is confronts the person he was/ could have been. He is also confronting his...

What is a significant scene from the book "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers?

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:01:47 PST

What is a significant scene from the book "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers?

The central character in the book Slam is Gregory Harris, nicknamed...

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 15:42:45 PST

The central character in the book Slam is Gregory Harris, nicknamed "Slam". He learns some hard lessons in the story, and sums up his understanding saying, "What I wished was that things would stop for a while and maybe we could all catch a breath and check out the score or something. That wasn't happening. What was happening was that the clock was still running, like Goldy had said it would, and we had to keep on keeping on the best...

Who are 5 important characters in the book Slam! and a quote from each?

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:05:30 PST

Who are 5 important characters in the book Slam! and a quote from each?

The central message of "Slam" seems to be that adversity can be overcome...

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 18:21:39 PST

The central message of "Slam" seems to be that adversity can be overcome and moments of difficulty in life can be turned into instances where our strength radiates. I think that the challenges and obstacles that Slam faces in his life, on the court, off of it in the classroom and outside of it prove to be moments that are very difficult, but also prove to show his character. At these moments, we, as the readers, and Slam, as the character,...

What is the central message of the book "Slam" by Walter Dean Myers?...

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 17:47:48 PST

What is the central message of the book "Slam" by Walter Dean Myers? What is its significance to the book and your life?

1. Slam tries out for basketball at Latimer. Though Coach takes him to...

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 09:57:31 PST

1. Slam tries out for basketball at Latimer. Though Coach takes him to task for his attitude, he makes the team. 2. Slam hangs out with Mtisha and Ice. Mtisha thinks Ice is hanging out with the "wrong dudes" and asks Slam to talk to him. 3. Coach gets on Slam's case because of his attitude. Slam meets Goldy, who offers wise perspectives on the situation. 4. Slam is called to the office because of his grades. The school wants to send a...

The story ends with the clear message that conflicts are and always will...

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:48:27 PST

The story ends with the clear message that conflicts are and always will be a part of life. Of the many problems that Greg faces throughout the narrative, none have reached a positive conclusion that is definite and lasting. As far as his education is concerned, Greg has refused the help of the volunteer tutor offered by the school and is instead working with the help of his studious girlfriend Mtisha. Mtisha is unyielding and challenges...

Does Greg overcome his conflicts at the of the story Slam!?

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:21:01 PST

Does Greg overcome his conflicts at the of the story Slam!?

I need to know 20 important events in order from the book Slam! Can you...

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:22:59 PST

I need to know 20 important events in order from the book Slam! Can you help?

Greg lives in inner-city Harlem. His is a working-class neighborhood...

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:10:35 PST

Greg lives in inner-city Harlem. His is a working-class neighborhood where good families struggle to get by in an atmosphere filled with challenges. Gang activity is a fact of life in Greg's neighborhood. His brother Derek is unable to go to the store to get some cold cuts because "they had a drive-by on 141st Street" in which "a little girl got nicked". Crack cocaine is easily accessible and drunks sit around Garvey Park drinking from...

What is Greg's neighborhood like in the story Slam!?

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:03:46 PST

What is Greg's neighborhood like in the story Slam!?

Mtisha is "something special". She is beautiful, practical, and...

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:36:39 PST

Mtisha is "something special". She is beautiful, practical, and smart. Mtisha is determined to go to college, like her father before her. She is focused on her goals, and realistic about what it will take to achieve them. She has told Slam not to fall in love with her, because she knows she will be going away. Mtisha is a loyal friend. She expects the best from those she loves, and is not afraid to hold them accountable to high...

Can anyone describe the characters Mtisha, Ice, and Derek from the book...

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 07:00:36 PST

Can anyone describe the characters Mtisha, Ice, and Derek from the book Slam!?

Greg Harris, known as Slam, is talented - he is six four, and by his own...

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:48:27 PST

Greg Harris, known as Slam, is talented - he is six four, and by his own admission he is an amazing basketball player. Slam says, "I got the moves, the eye, and the heart...with me it's not like playing a game, it's like the only time I'm being for real. Bringing the ball down the court makes me feel like a bird that just learned to fly...If somebody starts messing with my game it's like they're getting into my head. But if I've got the...

What are three qualities of Greg Harris in SLAM! by Walter Dean Myers?

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:44:17 PST

What are three qualities of Greg Harris in SLAM! by Walter Dean Myers?

The novel “Slam” by Walter Dean Myers has several themes. The...

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:13:25 PST

The novel “Slam” by Walter Dean Myers has several themes. The story is about the life, challenges, and growth of Greg Harris. Greg is the narrator and he is name Slam on the basketball court. Greg is 17 and has a great deal to learn. One of the things he must learn is that in order for him to be a success he must believe in himself. He must realize that education is important even if you are going to the NBA. Greg also learns...