Touching Spirit Bear

How does the main character resolve his internal conflicts?

• Seeking revenge and holding grudges

• Ignoring the conflicts and pretending they don't exist

• Escaping to a different place to avoid facing the conflicts

• Self-reflection, acceptance, and forgiveness

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Discuss the impact of the Circle Justice program on the main character.

• The impact is negative and causes the main character to become more rebellious

• The impact is minimal and has no effect on the main character

• The impact is temporary and the main character quickly reverts to his old ways

• The impact is significant as it helps him to reflect on his actions, take responsibility for his behavior, and ultimately undergo a transformation.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the climax of the story?

• The climax is when Cole is sent to the island

• The climax is when Cole is attacked by the Spirit Bear and realizes the impact of his actions.

• The climax is when Cole makes a totem pole

• The climax is when Cole goes fishing with Garvey

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Compare and contrast the main character's personality at the beginning and end of the novel.

• The main character's personality has remained the same throughout the novel.

• The main character's personality has become less compassionate at the end of the novel.

• The main character's personality has evolved from [description] to [description].

• The main character's personality has become more aggressive at the end of the novel.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What weapon does Cole make when he sees the spirit bear?

• a bow with arrows

• a spear

• a knife

• an ax

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

In this section of the novel (Chapters 7 - 10) Cole thinks that he would rather be in jail than on the island.

• true

• false

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When Cole wakes up after trying to escape the island the first time, where does he wake up at? (Chapter 5)

• In the Ocean

• On a boat

• In a bed in the shelter

• In the burnt ashes of the shelter

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What presence does Cole feel when wakes up? (Chapter 5)

• Spirit Bear

• Black Bear

• A Shark

• Lizard

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

In Chapter 5, does Cole feel any regret for burning down the shack with the supplies? (Chapter 5)

• Yes

• No

• I don't know

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the primary theme of 'Touching Spirit Bear'?

• A) Revenge and Retribution

• B) Healing and Forgiveness

• C) Adventure and Exploration

• D) Love and Friendship

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2