Character Clues
How does Coach find out that Ghost stole the shoes?
He went to pick up the uniforms at the sports store, and he saw a picture of a Ghost with the words SHOPLIFTER
Who does Ghost see on game day?
Brandon
How does Ghost feel about stealing the shoes?
He feels worried. He is worried that cops are at his practice to handcuff him.
What point of view is Ghost written?
First person
Does Ghost get his uniform the same day as everyone else?
No, he does not.
How does the setting in the Chinese restaurant contribute to the overall theme of friendship?
Itś a super fun and relaxing atmosphere, so the teammates can relax, open up, and bond with each other.
What page proves that Ghost was feeling after he stole the shoes?
¨I looked to my left and right, then over my shoulder, then quickly scanned the other side of the track to make sure there were not extra guests dressed in undersized navy-blue uniforms with badges and handcuffs checking out practice¨ (page 100)
What is the tone of Ghost's narration?
Casual, honest, humorous, emotional
What are the three effects or consequences that Coach gives Ghost for stealing the shoes?
First, Ghost does not get his uniform when everyone else gets theirs. Second, Ghost has to clean out Coachś car, and third, Coach takes Ghost to apologize to the person working at the athletic goods store.
What team does Ghost join?
The Defenders Track Team
What is inner conflict?
a conflict INSIDE the character?
What is a theme or life lesson of Ghost? PROVE IT
Never give up, baby! Persevere until the end. Make your challenges into your triumphs (okay, I´ḿ done). ¨So, I did what I never do. I got dressed in my bedroom. . . and if the door wasn´t open. . .
I might´ve freaked out. But I didn´t lose it. I just took a deep breath and let the flashes of that night come over me. . . And just like that, I felt different. I was a Defender.¨ (p.198-169)
How has Ghost changed by the end of the book?
Answers will vary.
If the novel was told from 3rd third-person point of view (¨he," ¨she,¨ ¨they¨), how would that change the readerś perspective?
The reader would not know the characterś thoughts and inner feelings or conflicts. We would not be able to look inside the character. You would just be looking outside the character!
What is external conflict?
conflict between characters
Coach put his hands together like an evil villain.
¨You´re bonding."
¨Yeah, yeah, yeah,¨ Patty scoffed. ¨Just get to the secret, or kiss your noodles goodbye.¨
What does scoffed mean?
Scoff: to show great disrespect with mocking laughter or behavior.
Why does Coach take all the new kids out for Chinese?
To take them into a relaxed environment so they can bond! They get to know each other and become more friendly toward each other.
What did you enjoy about the book?
Answers will vary
Whatś your name?
you got this, I think
Please give me a summary of Chapter 10.
Chapter 10 of Jason Reynolds' Ghost is the climax of the novel, where Castle "Ghost" Cranshaw runs his first race for the track team. After a tense moment with his rival, Brandon Simmons, he focuses on running toward his future instead of away from his past. The chapter concludes as the starting gun fires, ending on a note of hope and accomplishment after he earned a second chance from Coach Brody.