Understanding 'Ghost' by Jason Reynolds

The teacher apologizes for the delay in book talks and introduces 'Ghost' by Jason Reynolds. The book is about Castle Crenshaw, a boy with a troubled past who discovers his talent for running. Despite his challenges, including living with his mom and his dad being in jail, Castle joins an elite track team. He must make good choices to stay on the team, which is difficult due to his circumstances. The book is recommended as a great piece of realistic fiction for students.

Why is the teacher recording the book talk in a car?

• The teacher's home is too noisy.

• The teacher is on a road trip.

• The teacher is waiting for a child to finish practice.

• The teacher prefers the acoustics in the car.

Who is the main character in 'Ghost' by Jason Reynolds?

• Jason Reynolds

• Castle's Coach

• Castle Crenshaw

• Elite Track Team

What is Castle's nickname?

• Flash

• Ghost

• Speedy

• Runner

What is one of Castle's main struggles?

• He feels stuck in his current life situation.

• He has too many friends.

• He is not good at sports.

• He is failing in school.

How does Castle discover the track team?

• He reads about it in a newspaper.

• His mother tells him about it.

• He is invited by a friend.

• He stumbles upon a practice session.

What condition is Castle given to join the track team?

• He must win a race.

• He must pay a fee.

• He must make good choices.

• He must bring a friend.

What is Castle's family situation?

• He lives with his father.

• He lives with his grandparents.

• He lives with both parents.

• He lives with his mother, and his father is in jail.

How do other kids at school treat Castle?

• They help him with his homework.

• They tease him about his clothes and haircut.

• They ignore him.

• They admire him.

What does Castle's mother struggle with?

• Her education

• Her health

• Providing for Castle

• Finding a job

What does running represent for Castle?

• A way to get famous.

• A way to earn money.

• A way to escape his problems.

• A way to make friends.