Read chapters 1921 answer questions on study guide. This refreshing vocab activity is perfect to get students involved in the book and expand their vocabulary as well. I went through the book, page by page, to compile these quotes as a textual evidence reference for students. After severely injuring peter driscal in an empty parking lot, mischiefmaker cole matthews is in major trouble. The plot was amazing and the events were very interesting.
Chapter group quizzes and chapter group vocabulary sheets. Use the context clues in the following sentences to determine the meaning of the underlined words. What is chapter 19 about in touching spirit bear answers. This is the point that cole has gotten to in chapter 19 of touching spirit bear. He is seriously thinking that he is getting no benefits from sitting in an ice cold pool and hauling a rock up a. Though ccss alignments are not listed in this file, the various activities meet a large portion of ela skills requirements. Hetaughtmetobegentleand thati,too,ampartof thecircle. Book punch provides interactive writing prompts about wellknown books. The solitary gray animal loped along the shore, stopping every dozen strides to look around and sniff among the rocks. Touching spirit bear chapters 1928 vocabulary flashcards. Chapter 19 of touching spirit bear read by kim giannasi. Touching spirit bear novel study guide by margaret. Touching spirit bear vocabulary flashcards and word wall 1. Touching spirit bear ebook written by ben mikaelsen.
All in all, this was an amazing read and i recommend it to all. Copy of touching spirit bear chapter questions with. You are to choose one quote from this novel and explain the following. The book i am reading is touching spirit bear and so far its about a trouble maker named cole and he has been stealing and lying for all of his life now and when he beats up a kid named peter and smashes his skull into the sidewalk,which was his latest crime,he will be. Free touching spirit bear worksheets and literature unit. 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.
Complete the sentences below using the best words possible from chapter 14 24 vocabulary words below. As chapter seven begins, cole finds himself needing to clear the anger. Read chapters 19 21 answer questions on study guid. He makes cole dip completely into the water shoulderhigh and then asks him to break a stick, whose left side represents. After returning to camp from his swim, cole smeared lotion chapter 20. Ben mikaelsen travels the world speaking and sharing his strong antibullying message. That night they would dance the wolf dance, edwin and garvey tell. If sentence is more than ten words, you can write eight and then use. Touching spirit bear tells the story of cole and his struggles to mature and and evolve from a hard upbringing. Touching spirit bear lesson plans authorbenmikaelsen. He is seriously thinking that he is getting no benefits from sitting in an ice cold pool. 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. After i read this book i really just wanted to read more.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read 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 vocabulary super word search by ela in. 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. Student team literature standardized reading practice test. Touching spirit bear, along with his oth award winning. Touching spirit bear study guide contains a biography of ben mikaelsen, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. But instead of jail time, cole is given another option. 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. 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. I scuffed my foot on the side walk because i was running without shoes on.
Cole matthews, the main character, goes on a journey of selfdiscovery and ends up creating a totem pole to explain what he. Copy of touching spirit bear chapter questions with answers. In this touching spirit bear comprehension check worksheet, students respond to seventeen short answer questions covering chapters nineteen and twenty of touching spirit bear by ben mikaelsen in order to help them better understand the chapters and the novel. The next day, edwin and garvey wake cole up early after he has had a restless night without much sleep and with many dreams and anxieties. 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. The giver chapter summaries, prereading activities, vocabulary. Vocabulary words from touching spirit bear by ben mikaelsen. The book of first samuel chapter 19 is 24 verses in length. Touching spirit bear vocabulary puzzles and doodles bundle. The assessment should be taken as an open book test. Cole matthews is a teenage delinquent whos in big trouble for beating up a kid named peter driscal. In the novel, touching spirit bear, the main character, cole matthews is sent to live on. Touching spirit bear chapter 19 english quiz quizizz. Describe coles first encounter with what appears to be spirit bear.
Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. My complete unit, full of tons of fun and engaging activities. This chapter begins part two of the novel, and it is set six months after the date that the medivac plane took cole to a hospital. You may need to use a dictionary to find the definitions of words you do not know. Reinforce vocabulary growth by browsing topranked words in sentences chosen from the book. Ben mikaelsons book touching spirit bear was truly magnificent. Dedication thisbookisdedicatedtobuffy, asevenhundredpoundblackbearwho hasbecomemyownspiritbear. Cole could no longer be angry because he was all alone and could not blame anybody for his actions. Though ccss alignments are not listed in this file, the various activities meet a large portion of ela skills requirements for grades 6. 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. Japanese proverb contents epigraph part one touching spirit bear chapter 1. Was it the characters, the plot, the message, the vocabulary, etc.
Chapter 28 of touching spirit bear read by kim giannasi duration. They go to the stream and edwin declares that they will go swimming in a freezing pond to teach cole a lesson. Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades. Touching spirit bear ben mikaelsen read online free books. Touching spirit bear ben mikaelsen dedication this book is dedicated to buffy, a sevenhundredpound black bear who has become my own spirit bear. Sample a another word for diminished is a increased b decreased c expanded d diverted 1.
When i received my package in the mail i was exited to start reading. Vocabulary from touching spirit bear topranked words. The rock and the the river chapter 611 quizlet download. The probation officer was concerned that billy would steal a skiff from the harbor. We tried to pick the best sentence, but every sentence using a word can be viewed. Touching spirit bear vocabulary flashcards and word wall 1 tpt. Chapter 19 cole found back his attitude for a while and edwin and garvey tell him he has to change it, but he doesnt. What are vocabulary words are in the book touching spirit bear. Created for use with touching spirit bear, this novel study examines sentencing circles, traditional aboriginal justice, and the youth criminal justice act. Students were given a copy of the writing prompts on march 19. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The question and answer section for touching spirit bear is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
Grade touching spirit bear assessment ii teacher answer key. Grade touching spirit bear assessment i teacher answer key. Touching spirit bear chapters 14, 15, and 16 summary and. The 1 samuel refers to the book and the 19 refers to the chapter. The novel study great bear rainforest education and. Why does garvey say that cole is going back to minneapolis in the morning in chapter 19 of touching spirit bear. This is a comprehensive list of all possible symbols in touching spirit bear as well as 140 accompanying quotes and page numbers. Student team literature standardized reading practice test touching spirit bear harper trophy, 2001 directions choose the word that means the same, or about the same, as the underlined word.