This video is about my book report about this book. Fifteenyearold cole is cocky, embittered, and eaten up by anger at his abusive parents. Almost every chapter includes mention of a different animal. 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.
This book is dedicated to buffy, a sevenhundredpound black bear who has become my own spirit bear. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. What did cole matthews do to peter to be faced with this decision. Terms in this set 77 how long will cole be in southeast alaska. Copy of touching spirit bear chapter questions with answers. Touching spirit bear lesson plans will help you with any book or any question. Troubled teen meets totemic catalyst in mikaelsens petey, 1998, etc. Ben moved to the united states of america in when he was in seventh grade. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. He taught me to be gentle and that i, too, am part of the circle. How does cole see the world after the spirit bear disappears. Students will find it necessary to read the book thoroughly and carefully in order to score well on this quiz, which requires factual knowledge of the novels plot, events, characters, etc.
Theme touching spirit bear book report there are many themes to this book. Honestly i chose the book because it sounded inkteresting but it. 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. Nature is a pervasive theme in touching spirit bear. Nicky vicari the terminator theme song seemed perfect for when the spirit bear attacked cole because the movie that the theme song was for was about humans fighting for their survival.
Touching spirit bear book report by tyler miller on prezi. This activity was created by a quia web subscriber. Though ccss alignments are not listed in this file, the various activities meet a large portion of ela skills requirements for grades 68. Cole is angry with his parents for letting this facing jail happen to him.
All in all, this was an amazing read and i recommend it to all. This is a quiz based on you knowledge of the book touching spirit bear by ben mikaelsen. Touching spirit bear test for grade 9, ninth grade, 9th grade, elementary, classroom 7th grade ela ninth grade 6th grade reading touching spirit bear bear character light study becoming a teacher teacher resources teaching ideas. At fifteen, cole matthews has been fighting and stealing for years. Touching spirit bear is a book that is about a boy named cole that was evil and mean child becoming a nice. Coles parole officer offers him an alternativecircle justice, an.
It will also give a glimpse of how well the students internalized and applied the spectrum of instructional strategies used while reading the novel. Hetaughtmetobegentleand thati,too,ampartof thecircle. The assessment should be taken as an openbook test. Touching spirit bear by ben mikaelsen in fb2, rtf, txt download ebook. Touching spirit bear presents a very different culture and way of seeing the world than is common for the typical american audience. Grade touching spirit bear assessment ii teacher answer key.
What are external conflicts in touching spirit bear answers. Grade touching spirit bear assessment i teacher answer key. The plot was amazing and the events were very interesting. Touching spirit bear is a book that is about a boy named cole that was evil and mean child becoming a nice and helpful child by the spirit bear asked in touching spirit bear what are cause and. All study guides in tsb packet to prepare for english test. Touching spirit bear novel study guide by margaret. 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. Some of the main themes are to treat others with respect, you always have redemption for your mistakes, and that you cant change the circle of life. In touching spirit bear, cole learns the importance of perseverance, especially when it comes to surviving in a harsh climate like alaska. Do you think that spending a year completely alone on a remote alaskan island is going to be easier than jail time.
Because cole treated peter with respect towards the. Cole matthews, the main character, goes on a journey of selfdiscovery and ends up creating a totem pole to explain what he. After repeated skirmishes with the law, he finally faces jail time when he viciously beats a classmate. Dedication thisbookisdedicatedtobuffy, asevenhundredpoundblackbearwho hasbecomemyownspiritbear. After severely injuring peter driscal in an empty parking lot, mischiefmaker cole matthews is in major trouble. His father beats him, so cole goes out and picks on other children in order to feel powerful. When cole gout mauled by the spirit bear what animal did.
What is the themes in touching spirit bear answers. Take our free touching spirit bear quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. The native american traditions described within the book are quite unique in terms of their world view and their emphasis on the role of nature. Sample a another word for diminished is a increased b decreased c expanded d diverted 1. Learn touching spirit bear with free interactive flashcards. Touching spirit bear whole book test by margaret whisnant. When i received my package in the mail i was exited to start reading. Copy of the watsons go to birmingham1963 character chart.
Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. 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. Soon cole finds himself on a remote alaskan island in tlingit territory, banished for a year, overseen by. Choose from 500 different sets of touching spirit bear flashcards on quizlet. Touching spirit bear by ben mikaelsen is a provoking story about cole matthews, a young man who beats up another boy. The wilderness island setting for coles banishment and the indian traditions surrounding the place demonstrate the centrality of nature to understanding the environment, culture, and personal healing. Our summaries and analyses are written by experts, and your questions are answered by real teachers. 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. This manipulative and violent young offender is given one more chance. Thing is, coles entire life has been a cycle of violence. Ben mikaelsons book touching spirit bear was truly magnificent. The question and answer section for touching spirit bear is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
Touching spirit bear doesnt shy away from descriptions of harrowing violence, whether its talking about spirit bear tearing open coles flesh or cole bashing peters head into the pavement. The three themes in touching spirit bear are anger, religion, and truth. This quiz and worksheet is a helpful way to assess your knowledge of the themes present in touching spirit bear by ben mikaelsen. Contents epigraph part one touching spirit bear chapter 1. He is sentenced to time on an island as a way of healing. How he changed cole sees the bear walk over to the stream and enter the water to swim away towards the bay. This is exactly what cole had to do when the spirit. But instead of jail time, cole is given another option. In touching spirit bear, cole matthews is an angry, outofcontrol minneapolis teen, the son of wealthy, abusive alcoholic parents, convicted of viciously beating a classmate. Youll be asked questions about how cole realizes that hes. Student team literature standardized reading practice test. When cole is attacked by spirit bear, hes sure that hes. Quiz about the ben michaelsen book, touching spirit bear. The major theme of the book is that you need to overcome your past before you can move forward.