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Ghost by Jason Reynolds is a coming-of-age book that resonates with teenagers who have experienced childhood trauma. Explore the novel with an interactive resource that focuses on the author's use of symbolism, particularly with sunflower seeds, and how it affects the plot and characterization.
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Instructional Ideas
- Assign the interactive resource for homework or independent classwork
- Have learners choose another symbol from the book and prepare a presentation about its importance
Classroom Considerations
- References The Great American Read project, which has since ended
- Requires access to the Internet
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Pros
- Provides several excerpts from the book as textual evidence
Cons
- None