What does cole do that leads to his most recent arrest. Touching spirit bear by ben mikaelsen touching spirit bear novel study guide is a 148page resource for teaching ben mikaelsens popular novel with eight different components. In this touching spirit bear comprehension check worksheet, students respond to 16 short answer questions covering chapter 3 of touching spirit bear in order to help them better understand the chapter and the novel. Cole receives a blanket from garvey which represents friendship. Cole appears to have discovered why spirit bear came to visit him, and why the fish and beaver came so close to him. We will be sharing and comparing our themes in small discussion groups. He is routinely abused by his father and the abuse leads to a deep, constant anger that cole cant control. In this touching spirit bear comprehension check worksheet, students respond to eighteen short answer questions covering chapter two of touching spirit bear by ben mikaelsen in order to. Touching spirit bear chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4 summary and. Learn bear touching spirit chapter 1 3 with free interactive flashcards. We all have problems from the past, and we all have inner demons. Edwin told cole about spirit bear and other things, cole said he didnt afraid of anything.
This time he caught peter driscal in the parking lot and smashed his head against the sidewalk. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. As he sees everything go up in flames, he realizes the error of his rash choice. Touching spirit bear ben mikaelsen i figured youd be here awhile mr. This chapter symbolizes the main character coming face to face with his in chapter 7 of touching spirit bear.
As cole sullenly stares into the burning flames, he. Cole matthews is a teenage delinquent whos in big trouble for beating up a kid named peter driscal. Hes unrepentant and even though he is facing serious jail time, his kindly parole officer, a man named garvey, gets him into this native american justice program called circle justice. Because he realized that someone wanted him alive otherwise he wouldve died.
Our book report was on touching spirit bear and we had to write a chapter about what we think would happen in the next book. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Its a little strange that cole becomes more compassionate and understanding of spirit bear after the creature tries to kill him, but it takes the attack in order for cole to recognize that spirit bear is just another animal like himself. My predition for at the end of this chapter are that he might freeze and get frossbite. Touching spirit bear chapter 1 define the term defiant. What is the meaning of the japanese proverb, fall seven times, stand up eight. Touching spirit bear chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4 summary and analysis. He is first told of the spirit bear that roams in these areas, and cole says that if he saw the spirit bear, he would kill it. Touching spirit bear chapter summaries and objective tests. After severely injuring peter driscal in an empty parking lot, mischiefmaker cole matthews is in major trouble.
Edwin and garvey would help cole to change but not wasting time. How do decisions, actions, and consequences vary depending on the different perspectives of the people involved. Answer each of the following questions with complete sentences on a separate sheet of paper using details of support from your experience and the text. You can customize the printable with the options shown below, or you can just click the build printable button to create it now. Cole reveals his fathers drinking problem to garvey. Hes unrepentant and even though he is facing serious jail time, his kindly parole officer, a man named garvey, gets him into this native american justice program called. He is laughing he doesnt care for why hes here and what they brought him. Touching spirit bear winstonsalemforsyth county schools.
Chapter 3 of touching spirit bear finds cole standing in front of the fire he set to his only shelter on the island. Touching spirit bear chapter 1418 questions chapter fourteen 1. Ben mikaelsons book touching spirit bear was truly magnificent. Chapter 3figurative language thornton middle school.
Cole matthews knelt defiantly in the bow of the aluminum skiff as he faced forward into a cold september wind. Cole strained at the cuffs even though he had agreed to. Is there any significance in the fact that spirit bear is a pure white black bear. In chapter 3 of touching spirit bear, we learn about an important man who enters coles life. Cole stared sullenly into the fire, then let his gaze chapter 4. How does an individuals point of view affect the way they deal with conflict.
Copy of touching spirit bear chapter questions with. Though ccss alignments are not listed in this file, the various activities meet a large portion of ela skills requirements for grades 68. Start studying touching spirit bear chapters 3 6 study guide questions. How does cole make himself invisible, and why is he doing this. But instead of jail time, cole is given another option. What are some of the advice and warnings edwin gives cole for surviving the island. Cole was on the island and they talked about peter and the forgiveness, cole didnt care if peter. Now, peter may have permanent brain damageand cole is in the biggest trouble of his. Its not trying to be meanits just trying to defend itself and stay alive. The book thief part 6 comprehension questions the book thief, help wanted, comprehension questions. How do we know that peter may have begun to change how he feels about cole at the end of this chapter. Cole matthews is a teenager with a troubled childhood. Choose from 500 different sets of bear touching spirit chapter 1 3 flashcards on quizlet. Students rate their knowledge of key words in a selection.
Chapter one opens with cole matthews seated in a skiff. Chapter 3 lesson plan is suitable for 7th 12th grade. This teaching resource begins with detailed chapter summaries presented in. Where is cole being sent, and why is he being sent there. Dedication thisbookisdedicatedtobuffy, asevenhundredpoundblackbearwho hasbecomemyownspiritbear. All about the author ben mikaelsen born december 8, 1952. In the morning, all three of them head to the pond to get into. Learn touching spirit bear chapter 3 with free interactive flashcards. How does cole feel about banishment as a punishment.
Division of language artsreading iren novel unit spirit bear day 9 revised june 2011 vocabulary enrichment vocabulary knowledge rating chart. This study guide consists of approximately 49 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of touching spirit bear. Born in bolivia, he wasnt sent to school until the fourth grade where he was heavily bullied for his. How much time has passed at the beginning of this chapter. Chapter 1 touching spirit bear by keasha daniels on prezi. This guide consist of 30 pages, including several prereading activities, chapter comprehension questions, journal reflection prompts, and a postreading activity. Worn steel handcuffs bit at his wrists each time the small craft slapped into another wave. How does cole react to the white bear at the end of chapter 7. Touching spirit bear chapters 35 test quiz quizizz. Touching spirit bear chapters 36 study guide questions. Touching spirit bear novel study guide by margaret. The plot was amazing and the events were very interesting. See more ideas about touching spirit bear, spirit bear and bear.
In his napra nautilus awardwinning novel touching spirit bear, author ben mikaelson delivers a poignant comingofage story of a boy who must overcome the. Hey class, be sure to post your replies as soon as possible. Cole returns to the cabin before the bear senses his fear. He thinks back to the times that garvey tried to help him. This is a quiz based on you knowledge of the book touching spirit bear by ben mikaelsen. Chapter 2 worksheet is suitable for 7th 12th grade. Cole is taken care of and in the process he must decide how to live his life going forward. Hetaughtmetobegentleand thati,too,ampartof thecircle. Touching spirit bear chapter summaries and objective tests is a 64 page resource for teaching ben mikaelsens popular novel with two components. After i read this book i really just wanted to read more. A complete reading guide for touching spirit bear by ben mickelson. Choose from 500 different sets of touching spirit bear chapter 3 flashcards on quizlet.
Quiz about the ben michaelsen book, touching spirit bear. By the time cole paused to catch his breath, he chapter 5. In his napra nautilus awardwinning novel touching spirit bear, author ben mikaelson delivers a poignant comingofage story of a boy who must overcome the effects that violence has had on his life after severely injuring peter driscal in an empty parking lot, mischiefmaker cole matthews is. All in all, this was an amazing read and i recommend it to all. Touching spirit bear miss schwerings online classroom.
Cole anger gets the best of him and he lights his shelter on fire and plans he escape id kill it. Touching spirit bear chapter 1 cole matthews knelt defiantly in the bow of the aluminum chapter 2 the heavy load of supplies caused the skiff to wallow chapter 3 cole stared sullenly into the fire, then let his gaze chapter 4 by the time cole paused to catch his breath, he chapter 5 once clear of the bay, cole swam even harder. Copy of touching spirit bear chapter questions with answers. We learn a little more about coles life before ending up on the island. His mother witnesses the abuse but generally does nothing to stop it, leading cole to. Cole is swimming because he wants to get off the island. Touching spirit bear audio part ii, chapters 1428 mr. What do you believe is the most important lesson to be learned from touching spirit bear i learned that beating people up wont get you anywhere except fot trouble and i also learned that be trusted and be kind to anybody and have friends and not be a enemy.
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