Ghost Anticipation Guide

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This learning resource focuses on developing students' evidence-based argumentative writing skills by analyzing key themes in Jason Reynolds' novel "Ghost." The resource provides a structured approach through pre-reading predictions and post-reading reflections, allowing students to engage deeply with the text. Students will examine the protagonist Castle Cranshaw, or 'Ghost,' who grapples with a traumatic past while navigating the world of track and running. The document encourages predictions about themes, facilitates discussions on personal experiences related to the protagonist's challenges, and provides guidelines for constructing coherent arguments using the Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) framework. Key activities include pre-reading reflections, anticipation guides, and a final reflection on the novel's impact on their understanding.