Ghost by Jason Reynolds - Grade 9 ELA Worksheet
A Grade 9 ELA worksheet focusing on character analysis, theme, and literary devices in Jason Reynolds' novel, Ghost.
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Ghost by Jason Reynolds - Grade 9 ELA Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful, well-supported answers based on your understanding of Jason Reynolds' novel, "Ghost."
1. What is the primary reason Castle "Ghost" Cranshaw joins the Defenders track team?
To escape his home life
To prove himself to his father
Coach Brody sees his potential
He was dared by his friends
2. What is the significance of Ghost's new shoes?
They represent his athletic talent.
They symbolize his desire to fit in.
They are a gift from his mother.
They represent his transformation.
3. Ghost's real name is .
4. Coach Brody's past as a impacts his coaching style.
5. Describe a significant internal conflict that Ghost experiences throughout the novel. How does he attempt to resolve it?
6. Ghost initially struggles with trusting his teammates and Coach Brody.
True
False
7. The track team is called the 'Defenders' because they defend their neighborhood.
True
False
8. Analyze the theme of overcoming adversity in "Ghost." How do various characters, particularly Castle and Coach Brody, demonstrate resilience and growth in the face of their past challenges? Provide specific examples from the text to support your analysis.
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