Touching Spirit Bear Chapter 16

1. Select two themes that are present in chapter 16. 

• 1. Actions speak louder than words. 

• 2. Life is what you make of it.

• 3. If you are dishonest, no one will believe in you. 

• 4. It’s important to get rid of things you don’t need. 

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Select two quotes from the text that provide evidence for the themes selected.

Actions speak louder than words.

Life is what you make of it.

•   "You didn't trust me,’ Cole said. "That's right," said Edwin. ‘Garvey and I believe in your potential, but you haven't earned trust"

• "Edwin and I will stay a few days until you finish building the shelter…You're going to prove your commitment."

• "It had irked Cole, watching his sports gear, including his dirt bike, snowmobile, bicycle, skis, and even his helmet, all sold through a newspaper ad like some junk at a cheap garage sale. He squirmed on the hard aluminum boat seat. The sale no longer bothered him."

• "All because that is what I made it. Yours was simply food, because that is all you chose for it to be. All of life is a hot dog. Make of it what you will. I suggest you make your time here on the island a celebration."

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the relationship between the two themes?

Actions speak louder than words.

Life is what you make of it.

• Your actions will make sure that other people can trust you.

• When you live a good life, you will act in ways that help others.

• Your actions and your perspective can change your life.

• When you get rid of things, you can live a more fulfilling life.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the meaning of forbidding in the following excerpt? 

“He scanned the thick- timbered slopes. Low, overcast skies made the forests as forbidding as he remembered them. Was the Spirit Bear still out there prowling like a ghost under the thick canopy of spruce trees?”

 

• Somewhere that you’re not permitted to go

• Unfriendly or threatening

• Full of life

• Ugly or gross

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Select two words that can help you determine the meaning forbidding from the sentence.

“He scanned the thick- timbered slopes. Low, overcast skies made the forests as forbidding as he remembered them. Was the Spirit Bear still out there prowling like a ghost under the thick canopy of spruce trees?”

• Thick-timbered

• Overcast

• Prowling

• Remembered

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

How does the word “prowling” contribute to the connotation of the word “ghost?”

“He scanned the thick- timbered slopes. Low, overcast skies made the forests as forbidding as he remembered them. Was the Spirit Bear still out there prowling like a ghost under the thick canopy of spruce trees?”

• The word prowling suggests that the spirit bear is not real like a ghost.

• The word prowling suggests that the spirit bear moves stealthily like a ghost.

• The word prowling suggests that the spirit bear hunts people like a ghost.

• The word prowling suggests that the spirit bear is scary like a ghost.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the significance of the hot dog metaphor?

• The hot dog is compared to life. When you treat it as if it were special, it becomes special.

• The hot dog is compared to life. When you share it with friends, it becomes special.

• The hot dog is compared to Cole. Both have the potential to be special.

• The hot dog is compared to friendship. When you sing and make it a celebration, life becomes special.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What quote from the text supports the answer above?

The hot dog is compared to life. When you treat it as if it were special, it becomes special.

• "With a flair, he added a small circle of ketchup to each. Last, he poured three glasses of water. He handed one to Cole and one to Edwin. "This is a toast to friendship."

• "That hot dog did exactly what you asked it to do. You asked it to feed you, and it fed you. No more, no less."

• "You shared yours and acted like it was a big deal.’ Garvey nodded. ‘Yes, it was a big deal. It was a party. It was a feast. It was a sharing and a celebration."

• "Yours was simply food, because that is all you chose for it to be. All of life is a hot dog. Make of it what you will. I suggest you make your time here on the island a celebration."

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3