Plot & Events
What crime is the central focus of the story?
The murder of a young girl, later revealed to be Mandy.
Who is Beth Teller?
A teenage girl trying to solve a mystery after her death.
Name one major theme in the book.
Justice and truth.
What is it called when the story is told by a ghost?
Supernatural narrative.
What is a TEEL paragraph?
Topic sentence, Evidence, Explanation, Link.
Where is most of the story set?
In a small Australian town and its surrounding school and courthouse.
Who is Catching?
A young Indigenous girl held in a children’s prison.
What theme is explored through Catching’s experiences?
Racism and the mistreatment of Indigenous people.
Identify a simile from Catching’s story.
(Accept any correct example from the text.)
Define ‘point of view’ in writing.
The perspective from which the story is told.
What is significant about Teller's narration?
She is a ghost telling her part of the story.
What role does Beth’s father play?
A police detective investigating the case.
How is identity explored in the novel?
Through Beth’s dual existence and Catching’s cultural strength.
What is the effect of using dual perspectives?
It gives deeper insight into both the mystery and cultural issues.
What is the purpose of a conclusion in an essay?
To sum up the main argument and leave a final impression.
What event helps Beth uncover the truth?
Her investigation and connection with Teller’s ghost.
Why is Catching’s story important?
It reveals the abuse and trauma faced by Indigenous girls.
What theme connects both Beth and Catching?
Speaking out and reclaiming voice.
What tone does the novel use when discussing abuse?
Reflective and serious.
How do you identify a theme in a text?
Look at repeated ideas, character experiences, and outcomes
What twist is revealed about Beth and Teller?
They are the same person — two halves of one mind.
What makes Beth an unreliable narrator at times?
She is a ghost and struggles with fragmented memories.
What does the novel say about trauma?
That it can silence people but storytelling can heal.
How does the structure of the novel affect meaning?
Alternating narration creates suspense and layers of truth.
Write a contention for this prompt: "How does Catching Teller Crow explore truth and justice?"
The novel explores truth and justice through Beth and Catching’s narratives, revealing hidden abuse and the need to speak out.