Trace has grown out of small town life and is hungry for adventure. When he meets Devon and gets caught up in the world of drugs, crime and street racing, his life changes forever. This set of resources supports the teaching of this award winning, fast paced novel. Includes activities to promote higher order thinking and questioning as well as planning charts to support students’ exploration of characters and key ideas.
| Introduction to the novel(PPT) | HOT questioning(PPT) |
| Reading an Image(PPT) | Hierarchy statements(PDF) |
| The need for speed(PDF) | Y chart(PDF) |
| Trace character chart(PDF) | Devon character chart(PDF) |
| Minor character chart(PDF) | Devon-admire or dislike cards(PDF) |
| Trace’s journey(PDF) | SWOT analysis(PDF) |
| Important event plan(PDF) | Language use in the novel(PDF) |
| Language match(PDF) | Theme search(PDF) |
| Trace’s changes timeline(PDF) | Who is the real Devon?(PDF) |
| The glass dome(PDF) | Theme thoughts(PDF) |
| Key ideas plan(PDF) | Key ideas plan2(PDF) |
| Planning an essay response(PDF) |