Elements of Fiction!
Who is the narrator (first and last name spelled correctly)?
Castle Cranshaw
What is the narrator’s nickname?
Ghost
Who is Brandon Simmons?
Castle’s school bully
What does Castle do to the shoes he is wearing at the start of the novel?
He cuts off the high tops
Who said, "'Take these for good luck. Pretend they're power pills'"
Mr. Charles
Identify TWO details of the setting (location only).
School
Track
Glass Manor
Everything Sports
Cab
Mr. Charles’ Store
Where does Castle’s mom work and what does she do there?
Hospital in the cafeteria
After Lu insults him during practice, Castle goes from feeling ___ to feeling ___.
Black; Red
What does Castle call his shoes?
Silver Bullets
Who said, "'You don't live here! You don't look like this!'"
Castle
Castle’s emotional flashbacks are an example of which kind of conflict?
Internal
What does Castle get on uniform day instead of jersey?
A photo of him shoplifting
What color are the shoes that Castle steals?
Silver
Why does Castle want to sleep in the living room?
To be close to a door and to protect his mom
Who said, "'Yes, you can. Let's do it. You got some more in you'"
Aaron
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
“Coach talked on the phone [with his wife] most of the trip… saying what time he’d be home, checking to see if somebody named Tyrone had eaten yet, asking what was for dinner” (24).
Identify a character trait of Coach Brody’s that we learn from this moment. What part of S.T.E.A.L is this characterization?
Caring/Fatherly + Speech
What is Patty’s secret?
Patty was adopted but still has contact with her mother. Her mother lost her legs to diabetes and couldn’t care for kids.
What is Lu’s secret?
Lu wishes he had a brother to see what he would look like if he wasn’t albino.
How does Coach approach giving advice to Castle?
He blindsides him and makes him feel guilty for his actions.
List 4 thematic topics for the novel.
Overcoming trauma
Friendship
Family
Dealing with anger
Bullying
Domestic violence
Poverty
Lawbreaking/justice
Describe why Mr. Charles is a round character?
He is brave, inspirational, understanding, kind, tough, thoughtful, wise and more. We learn about his past and how it affects his mindset. He will surprise us and feels like a realistic person.
What does Tia do when Castle comes back to the store? Why is this important.
She forgives him. It is important because Castle needs kindness and understanding. He needs to learn valuable lessons in safe ways.
What does Coach’s father do with his medal?
Sold it for 20 dollars worth of drugs
What does Castle getting changed in his bedroom show?
This shows that Castle has healed slightly and that he now has tools and people to help him cope and live without fear. He is settling back into normal life, despite having experiences that are not typical or common.
Write a theme statement for the topic of overcoming trauma.
In order to overcome trauma, it is important to rely on trustworthy and understanding people.