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"

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

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.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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).

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

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

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2