Touching spirit bear summary and analysis of chapters 9, 10, 11, 12, and. I scuffed my foot on the side walk because i was running without shoes on. Copy of touching spirit bear chapter questions with answers. Based on the title, what do you think the book might be about. Use the context clues in the following sentences to determine the meaning of the underlined words. Students will find it necessary to read the book thoroughly and carefully in order to score well on this quiz, which requi. Grade touching spirit bear assessment i teacher answer key.
Using a dictionary or online dictionary, look up the definition of each word below. Cole didnt trust anyone but he has no choices, he would go to the island and find a way to change. A vocabulary list featuring touching spirit bear by ben mikaelsen, part one. Free touching spirit bear worksheets and literature unit for. Touching spirit bear vocabulary ii, free document download for. Tsb chapter 2 summary write a 5 sentence summary over chapter 2. Touching spirit bear chapter 2 vocabulary flashcards quizlet. Mikaelsens touching spirit bear offers a timely account of cole matthews, a troubled 15yearold boy who finds himself banished by a sentencing circle to a remote alaskan island.
The action of coles spirit bear encounter continues. Touching spirit bear vocabulary ii for grade 7, seventh. In the word box write the part of speech, next to each word write your own definition of the word. Touching spirit bear chapter 2 vocabulary directions. Cole matthews is a teenage delinquent whos in big trouble for beating up a kid named peter driscal. A vocabulary list featuring touching spirit bear part 2. Learn touching spirit bear vocab chapter 7 with free interactive flashcards. Touching spirit bear word definition source sentence.
Prepare to start reading touching spirit bear by answering the following questions and making some predictions about what the book will be about. Learn vocabulary words from books and understand what the author is saying. Edwin instructs cole to carry this ancestor rock up a hill on the island each day, in honor of his own ancestors and the unity of all human life. Then give students time to complete a section summary and a prediction for. On the boat, cole checks through his boxes of supplies, which include canned food, outdoor clothing and shoes, and even homework, which makes him laugh. Touching spirit bear chapters 5, 6, 7, and 8 summary and. Cole planned to try again to escape the island when the tide receded in the afternoon, but before he had the chance, he sees the spirit bear at the intersection of the stream and the bay. Touching spirit bear is a pretty simple book to follow in terms of writing style and vocabulary, but it does deal with some very heavy issues. Garvey tells cole that you figure if im scared of you, you can trust me. Created for use with touching spirit bear, this novel study examines sentencing circles, traditional aboriginal justice, and the youth criminal justice act.
Ben mikaelsons book touching spirit bear was truly magnificent. Pictures which have to deal with the touching spir. In the first chapter of touching spirit bear it describes the life of the boy and what he did to deserve being sentenced to the. Next is a series of chapter by chapter word lists with definitions that present the targeted vocabulary words in story order and identify their location by page number. In this unit, we will be reading the novel touching spirit bear by ben mikaelsen. 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. You have read part 1 chapters 116 of ben mikaelsons novel touching spirit bear and. He tells of a story of a real spirit bear that he saw on the island, but.
The probation officer was concerned that billy would steal a skiff from the harbor. Why the book was chosen i chose ghost of spirit bear purposefully it is the sequel to touching spirit bear by ben mikaelsen. Clinging to life after a savage bear attack, cole wonders if he still has a chance at redemption. Touching spirit bear by ben mikaelsen, part two vocabulary list. After committing a violent crime, cole matthews is given a choice. The first edition of the novel was published in june 25th 1997, and was written by ben mikaelsen.
What are some of the advice and warnings edwin gives cole for surviving the island. Through reading and discussing a variety of texts and making connections to our own lives, well be figuring out what makes us who we are, and how we become what we want to be. What are 2 words describing cole in touuhing spirit bear. Touching spirit bear chapter 2 vocabulary learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. Touching spirit bear prereading vocabulary chapters 16 directions. The vocabulary in this book is varied, but many words that are based on the lives and beliefs. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 289 pages and is available in paperback format.
Vocabulary from touching spirit bear topranked words. Reinforce vocabulary growth by browsing topranked words in sentences chosen from the book. Chapter 2 dont wast my time in this scene garvey is talking to cole about circle juctice and cole says so are you gonna help me then garvey says ill help you but dont waste my time you understand i dont have time for losers. Cole appears to have discovered why spirit bear came to visit him, and why. Person monitoring convicted criminals who are out of custody. The plot was amazing and the events were very interesting. Spirit bear official trailer marvista entertainment youtube. Though ccss alignments are not listed in this file, the various activities meet a large portion of ela skills requirements for grades 6. Touching spirit bear spirit bear is introduced in chapter 2. Where is cole being sent, and why is he being sent there. Touching spirit bear by ben mikaelsen touching spirit bear whole book test this whole book test for ben mikaelsens popular novel is a set of fifty multiple choice questions. 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 help them better understand the chapter and the novel. Looking at the cover, what do you think the book might be about. Touching spirit bear novel study guide by margaret.
Chapter 2 worksheet is suitable for 7th 12th grade. All in all, this was an amazing read and i recommend it to all. You may need to use a dictionary to find the definitions of words you do not know. Pdf touching spirit bear book by ben mikaelsen free. Vocabulary words are due by thursday, march 12 at 11. Free download or read online touching spirit bear pdf epub book. At the beginning of the book there is a kid named keith and he was one of the schools biggest bullies. Contents epigraph partone touchingspiritbear chapter1 colematthewskneltdefiantlyinthebowofthealuminum chapter2 theheavyloadofsuppliescausedtheskifftowallow.
Touching spirit bear chapter two audio by ben mikaelsen. Grade touching spirit bear assessment ii teacher answer key. In the novel, touching spirit bear, the main character, cole matthews is sent to live on. Oct, 20 a vocabulary list featuring touching spirit bear part 2. Choose from 500 different sets of touching spirit bear vocab 2 flashcards on quizlet. Use the context clues in the following sentences to determine the meaning.
Asked in touching spirit bear what is chapter 7 in touching spirit bear. In chapter of touching spirit bear, cole is with nurse rosey in the city of drake, but is unable to get to a hospital. Overall idea of what happened in the chapter beginning rising action middle rising action. Dec 19, 2014 the students version of talent development secondarys discussion guide to ben mikaelsens young adult novel touching spirit bear includes selected vocabulary words, highlights important literary devices and features, suggests literaturerelated writing and extension activities, and provides space for brief constructed responses to questions on each chapter.
Copy of touching spirit bear chapter questions with. Vocabulary for touching spirit bear chapters 1424 instructions. Touching spirit bear tells the story of cole and his struggles to mature and and evolve from a hard upbringing. If sentence is more than ten words, you can write eight and then use. He has no intention of doing schoolwork during his time on the island. Describe coles first encounter with what appears to be spirit bear. Touching spirit bear vocabulary ii for grade seventh grade. Oct 23, 2007 the story of the boy who saved the spirit bear. What are vocabulary words are in the book touching spirit bear. When i received my package in the mail i was exited to start reading.
Edwin and garvey would help cole to change but not wasting time. Complete the sentences below using the best words possible from chapter 14 24 vocabulary words below. Touching spirit bear chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4 summary and. This twentyfive page resource begins with an alphabetical listing of one hundred eleven vocabulary words taken from the full novel text along with their page numbers. Cole was scared that the spirit bear came back to kill him, but it didnt. The world will have to take cole at his word from now on. Free touching spirit bear worksheets and literature unit. It features a mighty bear rising above a building, mouth wide, open fangs visible. Touching spirit bear novel study guide is a 148page resource for teaching ben mikaelsens popular novel with eight different components. Clinging to life after a savage bear attack, cole wonders if he still has a chance at.
Is there a simile in chapter two in the book touching. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. What are vocabulary words are in the book touching spirit. Japanese proverb inspiration passion life words motivation motivate inspire wise wisdom faith. In the ghost of spirit bear by ben mikaelsen, a lot of characters grow and change. It will also give a glimpse of how well the students internalized and applied the spectrum of instructional strategies used while reading the novel. The novel study great bear rainforest education and. Learn touching spirit bear vocab 2 with free interactive flashcards. Chapter 2 of touching spirit bear sees cole gripped in the full force of his anger. 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. Cole matthews knelt defiantly in the bow of the aluminum chapter 2.
I think he will wish that he wouldnt of burned it down. Then, use each word in a sentence to show you understand the meaning. Use this multiplechoice worksheet and quiz to see what you. Topranked words with sample sentences from the book.
In this fiction novel keith would bully the two main characters, cole and peter. Who was cole beaten by in the book touching spirit bear. We tried to pick the best sentence, but every sentence using a word can be viewed. Edwin told cole about spirit bear and other things, cole said he didnt afraid of anything. Free touching spirit bear study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Vocabulary words from touching spirit bear by ben mikaelsen. At the end of the chapter he burns the shelter and know he has no where to live. All credits go to the various movies ive spliced, the writer of touching spirit bear and imovie for templates and music. Touching spirit bear assessment i teacher answer key the purpose of this assessment is to give the teacher and student a perspective of how well the student understands the vocabulary and comprehension skills taught in part i of touching spirit bear. After i read this book i really just wanted to read more. Choose from 500 different sets of touching spirit bear vocab chapter 7 flashcards on quizlet.
I think he is going to try to get away from the island. Based on a true story, spirit bear follows 15yearold simon jackson, an outcast who spends time alone in the british columbia wilderness. When he reaches the top, he is supposed to role the rock back down the hill, symbolizing his anger. So while it should be a novel that most readers can get through, the thematic issueslike child abuse, violence, and mortalitymight not be appropriate for young or sensitive readers. The assessment should be taken as an open book test. Jun 18, 2014 a movie trailer for humanities, based on the book touching spirit bear. Touching spirit bear assessment ii teacher answer key the purpose of this assessment is to give the teacher and student a perspective of how well the student understands the vocabulary and comprehension skills taught in part i of touching spirit bear. Touching spirit bear chapters 9, 10, 11, 12, and summary and.
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