Ghost Comprehension Questions & Reading Journal
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Ghost has 10 chapters · 185 pages
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Inside the journal: 10 chapter pages, one question each · 3 example answers · a cover for your reader’s name
Written for this book Questions about this story, good after any chapter.
So far, what have you learned about Castle Cranshaw, who calls himself Ghost? Use details about what he says, does, or thinks to describe him.See all 10 questions ↓
About the book
"Ghost, a naturally talented runner and troublemaker, is recruited for an elite middle school track team. He must stay on track, literally and figuratively, to reach his full potential"--.
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Ghost questions by chapter
We know the book, its characters, setting and story, but not what happens in each chapter. So every question is written for this book, and any of them works wherever your reader has just stopped. One question per chapter, across all 10 chapters, and every one is editable before you print. The example answers under 3 of the chapters are the ones printed at the front of the booklet.
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Chapter 1
So far, what have you learned about Castle Cranshaw, who calls himself Ghost? Use details about what he says, does, or thinks to describe him.
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Chapter 2
How does Ghost’s past seem to affect the way he acts in the present? Give an example from the chapter you just read.
Example answer: I think Ghost’s past makes him feel like he always has to be ready to run or protect himself. He does not seem like a kid who feels completely safe all the time. Because of what happened with his dad, running is connected to fear, not just fun. This helps me understand why he can get angry or act tough.
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Chapter 3
What role does running play in Ghost’s life so far? Is it just a sport for him, or does it mean something more? Explain your thinking.
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Chapter 4
How would you describe Coach Brody’s relationship with Ghost so far? What does Coach seem to understand about him?
Example answer: So far, Coach Brody seems strict but also caring. He does not just see Ghost as a troublemaker or a fast runner. I think Coach understands that Ghost has been through hard things and needs someone to believe in him. Their relationship seems like it could help Ghost learn discipline.
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Chapter 5
Choose one word or phrase from the chapter that stood out to you. What do you think it means, and why did the author choose it?
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Chapter 6
Ghost sometimes has strong feelings that lead him to make quick choices. What is one choice he has made so far, and what do you think motivated it?
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Chapter 7
How do the places in Ghost’s life, such as his neighborhood, school, or the track, shape the story so far?
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Chapter 8
Which character besides Ghost seems important right now, such as his mother, Coach, Mr. Charles, or someone on the track team? Why does that character matter?
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Chapter 9
What is one prediction you have about Ghost’s future with the Defenders track team? Use clues from the story so far to support your idea.
Example answer: I predict Ghost will become more serious about being on the team. He is very fast, and Coach notices that he has talent. But I also think he will have to learn how to follow rules and control his temper. The clues show that running could be a big chance for him if he chooses to work hard.
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Chapter 10
What lesson or message do you think Jason Reynolds may be building so far about fear, anger, friendship, or second chances?
Discussion questions for after Ghost
Bigger questions for when the book is finished, each printed on its own ruled page at the end of the booklet.
- By the end of the book, how has Ghost changed as a person? Write about what he was like near the beginning, what challenges helped him grow, and which people or choices made the biggest difference.
- What do you think Ghost is really about? In your answer, explain how the story uses running, family, fear, anger, friendship, or second chances to share a bigger message with the reader.
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How to use this Ghost reading journal
At home, as a discussion guide
After each chapter your reader writes a few lines on that chapter’s question. Read the answer together at bedtime: it shows what they understood and gives you something real to talk about, without a quiz.
In class, as a novel study
Print a class set (booklets fold from plain letter paper) and use one question per chapter as the reading-response or literature-circle prompt. The example answers at the front show what a full answer looks like.
Homeschool
One booklet covers the whole book, 10 chapters, so it doubles as the reading log for Ghost. Reword any question before printing to match your reader.
Printing
The booklet PDF prints on ordinary 8.5 × 11 paper: print double-sided (flip on the short edge) at 100%, fold the stack in half and staple on the fold. There is also a one-page-per-sheet PDF and A5 binder pages.
Where the questions come from
Questions about this story, good after any chapter. We know the book, its characters, setting and story, but not what happens in each chapter. So every question is written for this book, and any of them works wherever your reader has just stopped. The questions were drafted with AI from what is known about the book and checked before publishing; every one is editable before you print.
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