The Bear Son

Why was the story called the bear son?

• Because it focused on a Bear and it's Cubs.

• It is because the old lady accepted the bear as her own son.

• The name of the Bear is "Son"

Why did the old lady get rid of the Bear?

• The bear was old enough to take care of itself.

• The bear was searching for its own family now.

• The bear got bored, and needed a new place to live.

• The other villagers grew fearful of the bear hunting near their home and were scared it would eat all of their food.

Please refer to the attached image. What is the significance of the black spot?

• The spot was there for target practice for villagers.

• The spot meant the bear was cursed.

• The old lady purposefully left the spot to find/locate (identify) and protect the bear from other villages.

• The spot meant the bear was sick and had to leave.

Which theme best matches this story ?

• The bond between humans and animals can be just as strong as the bond between a mother and a child.

• Hard work pays off

• Always protect yourself, never let a wild animal in your home

• If you work hard, your dreams can become reality

Check all BOXES for the 3 main events that occurred in the story

• First, the bear and the woman meet each other and form a bond.

• First, the bear and the woman have a standoff, and fight over food.

• Then, the bear becomes the best hunter and brings fear and panic to other villages.

• Then, the old lady and the bear decide to move to the mountains together.

• Finally, the bear is forced to leave, but secretly returns to help bring food to his mother (the old Uniut lady).

Refer to image for the word "wept."

What is the definition of this word?

• Feel happy for someone

• Shed tears, to cry

• Complain

• to jump like a bear

What would you consider the main conflict in the story?

• The big villagers were fearful of the bear and wanted to remove the bear from the village.

• The main conflict in the story did not exist

• The bear had a black spot on its back

• The old lady wanted a son and a family