Billy

__**Summer Ball**​__

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My title: **__Struggles at Camp Begin__** Date: April 28,2010

"Because you'd be quitting," Danny saidto him, knowing it was something his dad would say, remembering the day at McFeeley when he told Will he sounded just like Richie Walker. "And you can't." "Why not?" zach asked. The words came ou t of Danny before he even knew he was to say them: "Because I don't quit. And you're just like me."(pg. 62)
 * Significant Quote:**

This quote is significant because ti shows how good Danny Walker's character is. This quote shows that Danny is not a quitter. Danny has been smaller than everyone for his entire life, but he was determined to become a great basketball player. Danny never quit although people made fun of him and critisized him for his size, and because he was determined he was able to become the MVP of the national champions of 7th grade. this quote also shows how caring Danny is. danny had been placed in the wrong bunk with Zach Fox. But Danny accepted it and helped Zach. Zach had said he wanted to quit and leave camp,but since Danny was so caring he made Zach feel better and he cared for Zach.
 * Explanation:**

Danny's coach tells him he should play soccer. If you were in Danny's position how would you react?
 * HOT Q:**

If I was in Danny's position I would be very frustrated. Danny's passion is basketball and he will never let it go. If I was told to give up my passion for something else I wouldn't feel very good. danny knows he is short and has a hard time against the tall kids. But this doesn't stop Danny.I would be very angry that my coach told me to give up basketball. I would then just walk away taking his advice but knowing I won't take it. I would now be so determined to show my coach that I can play basketball and stay with the best players. I would be angry but motivated by this advice my coach gave me.
 * Answer:**

I can make a text to self connection. I can connect to Danny and his feelings toward going to a good camp. I went to a relly good soccer camp this summer and I was scared and nervous to go. I knew there were going to be many good players at camp unlike camps I had gone to in the past. I was scared that I wouldn't be able to play with the kids at the camp. This is how Danny felt when he went to basketball camp. Danny was scared that his height was going to be a factor in his performance at camp. Danny was scared that the kids would make fun of him and tower over him. Luckily for me I was able to play with the kids and I was actually one of the better ones. In the book it doesn't work out as well for Danny. Danny does get swarmed by height but he still continues to play his hardest at camp. Danny and I both felt scared and nervous to go to a new camp. This is how I can connect with the book __Summer Ball.__
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