SSR 4

I have just finished reading "Slam" by Dean Myers. This book was very good, it never got boring, i never got tired of reading it. Overall i thought it was a great book. Slam, the main character has influenced me with his great character traits such as always being determined to do everything. Like in the story he is always determined to win get good grades, go to collage. Everything he does, he lives off of success. He always plays his heart out even when his team is down, have no chance to come back, tired, they are the underdogs, no matter what he tries his best to win. The two methods of characterization that he uses that show he is determined is how he feels about basketball, school, his girlfriend, his family, and his future. Also i believe he shows he is determined when of people in the story talk about how focused and determined he always is when he wants to do good for something. Such as basketball or his school work. This book has really inspired me to try my best at things, never to give up, and to always believe in yourself.

Joe Kamenske

Period 3