Ghost by Jason Reynolds - Reading Comprehension
A Grade 7 reading comprehension worksheet based on Jason Reynolds' novel 'Ghost', focusing on character, plot, and themes.
Includes
Standards
Topics
Ghost by Jason Reynolds: Reading Comprehension
Name:
Date:
Score:
Read the questions carefully and answer them to the best of your ability. Refer to the novel 'Ghost' by Jason Reynolds to support your answers.
Read the following excerpt from 'Ghost' and answer the questions that follow.
"I ain't never been a runner. Never wanted to be. But then again, I never wanted to be a lot of things I ended up being. Like a kid who had to run from his dad. Or a kid who had to live in a place where the only thing faster than the rent was the roaches. But here I was, watching these fools run, and something in me felt... itchy. Like a mosquito bite I couldn't scratch."
1. What does the narrator's internal monologue reveal about his past experiences and his initial feelings towards running?
2. The narrator mentions an 'itchy' feeling. What do you think this 'itch' represents in the context of his character development?
1. What is the primary reason Castle 'Ghost' Cranshaw initially joins the Defenders track team?
To escape his home life.
To prove he is faster than Lu.
Because Coach Brody forces him to.
He was intrigued by the team and Coach Brody's offer.
2. Which character serves as a mentor figure for Ghost throughout the novel?
Lu
Patty
Coach Brody
His mother
Complete the following sentences using words related to the themes in 'Ghost'.
1. Ghost often struggles with his , leading him to make impulsive decisions.
2. The track team becomes a source of and discipline for Ghost.
3. Coach Brody teaches Ghost the importance of and responsibility.
1. Discuss how the symbolism of running is developed throughout the novel, considering Ghost's past and his journey on the track team.
2. Explain how Ghost's relationships with his teammates and Coach Brody contribute to his personal growth.
Look at the image below and consider its connection to the novel 'Ghost'.
1. How do these running shoes symbolize Ghost's journey and transformation in the novel? What challenges might he face as he 'steps into' them?