Ball Hawk- Author's Purpose

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Across
  1. 1. – When Mitchell remembers his father, it is an example of a _____.
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  4. 8. – Mitchell’s uncle gives him _____ that helps him connect baseball to his culture.
  5. 10. – Mitchell learns that baseball is not only about winning, but about honoring his _____.
  6. 11. – One important _____ in the story is the final game, where Mitchell proves himself.
  7. 12. – Mitchell does not give up, even when baseball feels hard.
Down
  1. 2. – The story creates _____ when readers wonder if Mitchell will succeed in the big game.
  2. 3. – Mitchell’s main _____ is whether he can overcome self-doubt and play well.
  3. 4. – Mitchell wants to live up to the memory of his _____.
  4. 6. – The author included Mitchell’s late-night practice to show his strong _____.
  5. 9. – Uncle Tommy connects baseball to Native American _____.