Ghost by Jason Reynolds is a fictional novel set in a modern day city and follows the life of 7th grader, Castle “Ghost” Cranshaw as he struggles to overcome a difficult childhood and find a new direction in life with the help of his mentor, Coach Brody.
The book Ghost is suitable for grades 6-8 and includes opportunities for expanding students' vocabulary. Creating a visual vocabulary storyboard helps students to remember the definitions of words and recall their context within the story.
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ALTERCATION
ALBINISM
ADRENALINE
(n.) A noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public. A fight.
(n.) A genetic condition where people are born without the usual amount of melanin, the chemical that is responsible for eye, skin, and hair color. Most people with albinism have very pale skin, hair, and eyes.
(n.) A hormone secreted by the adrenal gland in conditions of stress, increasing rates of blood circulation, breathing, and metabolism.
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