This resource focuses on the character development of Castle 'Ghost' Cranshaw, the protagonist of Jason Reynolds' narrative. It examines how Ghost's past influences his present actions and identity, particularly through his interactions with authority figures and teammates. The learning goals emphasize using textual evidence to analyze changes in Ghost's self-perception and community view. Key focus areas include character interactions, narrative structure, and figurative language, while encouraging students to explore dialogue nuances and the author's word choices. The resource also includes writing workshops aimed at developing personal narrative skills and reflection activities that enable students to articulate their understanding of character relationships and their own writing progress.