Ghost - Pre-reading

Ghost - Pre-reading

Poll

Have you ( if not, would you) ever participate(d) in track?

• Absolutely

• Not for me

Did you know?

Usain Bolt became the first man ever to win three consecutive gold medals in the 100-meter race.

Poll

If someone challenged you to a race, would you rather do it

• Just the two of you and no one watching

• With a big crowd, so people can cheer you on

Multiple Choice

What do you think the word jeered means in the following sentence:

The crowd jeered at the performer when he messed up on stage.

• To criticize in a loud, angry way

• To whisper sneakily about someone

• To act excited for someone

• To be proud of an accomplishment

Poll

If someone did something wrong to your family, could you ever forgive them?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the tallest man is Sultan Kosen. How tall is he?

• 7 feet 11 inches

• 9 feet 1 inch

• 8 feet 2 inches

• 8 feet 11 inches

Did you know?

There are more than 40,000 current records in the Guinness World Record database, and they try their best to feature as many as possible online. They currently include over 15,000 records online.

Multiple Choice

How many different flavors of David's Sunflower Seeds are there?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

Poll

What is your favorite flavor of sunflower seeds?

• I don't like them.

Is it possible to eat too many sunflower seeds?

Consuming too much, even of healthy foods like sunflower seeds, can lead to unwanted effects, such as weight gain and excess sodium intake. It's best to stick to a standard serving of the seeds, which is 1 ounce, or about 1/4 cup, to avoid potential dangers.

Open Ended

What do you think the book Ghost by Jason Reynolds is going to be about?