Patina
Who does Patina live with?
Her aunt and uncle
What is Ghost's real name?
Castle Cranshaw
Ghost beating up Brandon Simmons is what type of conflict?
Man vs. Man
What do we call a character that doesn't change throughout a book like Bear or Aaron?
Static
At what age did Jason Reynolds read his first book?
17
What happened to Patina's dad?
He died when she was 6
What happened when Coach had to come pick-up Ghost from school? In other words, why was Coach there?
Patina trying to control her temper is what type of conflict?
Man vs. Self
What do we call a character that grows and develops throughout a story like Chase or Mason?
Dynamic
Jason Reynolds says it isn't that boys don't like reading, they just don't like...
Why doesn't Patina live with her mom?
Her mom lost her legs to diabetes and can't take care of her
What was the motivation mobile?
It was used on long run days and it was Coach in his cab following behind the runners with a megaphone
Someone struggling to get up a mountain on a hike in 95 degree weather is having what type of conflict?
Man vs. Nature. You could also make an argument for Man vs. Self.
What kind of characterization is it when Patty throws down her cleats and pouts after she finishes 2nd?
Indirect Characterization
What are the three things Mr. O needs every day?
Best effort, Best focus, best thinking
How did Coach solve the beef between Patina and Krystdal?
He made them hold on to the baton until they figured it out. If they dropped the baton they were off the team
Where is Ghost's dad and why is he there?
He is in prison for shooting at Ghost and his mom.
Name a type of conflict and give an example
answers will vary
What kind of characterization is it when Patina is described as a poor sport?
Direct Characterization
Must have time to do it over
Where does Patina go to school and how does she feel about it?
She goes to Chester Academy and she doesn't like it. She thinks the classes are boring and the girls (it is an all girls school) are "hair flippers."
Who were the four newbies on the track team? And what event really helped them bond?
Ghost, Patina, Lu, Sunny - the Chinese dinner where they had to share something about themselves.
Daide starting a petition to change the school dress code is what type of conflict (potentially)?
Man vs. Soceity
What are the 5 different aspects of indirect characterization - STEAL?
Speech, Thoughts, Effect on Others, Actions, Looks
What are the grad at grad traits?
Open to growth
loving
spiritual
committed to justice
intellectually competent