Now that you have finished your literary journey with cole matthews through ben mikaelson book touching spirit bear it is time to put yourself into the world of cole matthews. The students were to pick three animals of a past experience and one that they would like to resemble in the future and then write an essay explaining why they chose the animals they did. In the novel, touching spirit bear, the main character, cole matthews is sent to live on a remote island off the coast. They will calculate the size of the template for the project. Obviously, peter needs help immediately, and cole believes the island can help peter. Next section chapters 25, 26, 27, and 28 summary and analysis previous section chapters 17, 18, 19, and 20 summary and analysis buy study guide. The actual totem pole is not as important as the thoughts. When cole sees and eagle, he begins to carve it into his totem pole adn then does the eagle dance. I then read mayuk the grizzly bear and i thought it was perfect for this project. Totemstotem pole crafttouching spirit bearnative american. But he feared what would happen when he returned to minneapolis and there was no ancestor rock, no soaking pond, and no totem. He needs to learn how to be invisible and to dance and to carve his totem. The writing makes up half of your grade for this project so make sure that you spend some quality time on your writing. This lesson explains the significance of coles totem pole in touching spirit bear.
Touching spirit bear choice board novel study activities menu book project. We will begin the year by reading the book touching spirit bear by ben mikaelsen. Start studying touching spirit bear chapters 2428 test. The book i used to photocopy the totems out of was totem poles to color and cut out. The project is based on the book touching spirit bear by ben mikaelsen, in which cole matthews made a totem pole to help himself heal. He covered himself with ashes and branches to cover his scent but he. As we have been studying in history, many native american tribes also created totem poles. After they read the touching spirit bear book each child designed his own totem pole. Peter carved a new bear into the totem pole to replace the one that had hed destroyed. When peter destroys the bear carving on the totem pole, what does cole do. Because cole treated peter with respect towards the.
The student will illustrate a totem pole using five symbols that represent hisher life. He then goes on to say that he has to help peter and that before that he cant heal or carve in the missing bit in the totem pole. Touching spirit bear twenty one eragon sporkings wiki. I chose my animals for my totem because they best represent me. Native american crafts, activities and games for kids rockin. He carves 11 different things in to his totem he carves a eagle, wolf, beaver, seal head, sparrow in a nest, raven, jagged bolt of lightning, big raindrop salmon, spirit bear and a circle this is the order they are in the book so he put them in that. The construction of your totem pole is open to your creativity. 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. This meditative act teaches him respect for nature and trust of other living things.
When does the spirit bear appear to cole and peter. He keeps looking for the spirit bear and tries to be invisible. Click on the link below to create your own totem pole. Touching spirit bear totem pole project by ellie beghtol. Family totem pole project adaptable for distance learning. In touching spirit bear, garvey tells cole that he should create his own totem pole that tells his own story. When garvey joined the boys, he stared down at the log and at what they had carved. Touching spirit bear study guide contains a biography of ben mikaelsen. The dances were a way to express what cole had learned throughout the day. Then cole felt a growing resentment that he was being forced to endure this lonely existence. Research project we will be conducting research projects that go along with ideas that we have touched on in regards to touching spirit bear. Create a 2d or 3d totem pole that represents you and the main character in the story, cole. In the book, touching spirit bear, by ben mikaelsen, cole matthews goes on a journey of selfdiscovery and ends up creating a totem pole to explain what he has learned about himself.
The actual totem pole is not as important as the thoughts behind it. Find ketchikan, circle it, and label it as the setting of the story. Cole carved a totem pole to express his connections. In the book, cole carved a totem pole to show what he had learned and what he thought was important. The time and place where the story is taking place. The name of totem poles comes from totem, the symbol of a northwest north american native clan. First he carves an eagle, then a wolf, beaver, bear, seal, sparrow, raven, salmon, and lightning. Native american projects, native american art, indiana, indian birthday parties, teepee.
Touching spirit bear chapters 2428 test flashcards quizlet. Making my totem pole was fun, and it made my creative side come out. This unit is an excellent source for the book touching spirit bear by ben mikaelson. Each of you will create a totem pole about your life. Microsoft word touching spirit bear totem pole roberta clarke. There are also several projects with handouts for students and corresponding rubrics, including. This activity allows students to think critically about the totem pole that cole carves in the novel touching spirit bear. Keep in mind, that this will be your final assessment and should reflect your very best efforts and participation. In the third writing assignment, students write an essay in which they evaluate their experiences with the totem pole project. Touching spirit bear totem pole project we have been reading the book touching spirit bear by ben mikaelsen. We will learn why cole chooses each animal to carve into. In order to demonstrate your understanding of these deeper concepts, choose a project from the options below.
Touching spirit bear webquest sharpschool redirect. Totem poles are long pieces of wood carved with depictions of people and. Mistakenly, early missionaries told their converts to burn their totem poles. Peter doesnt want to acknowledge coles drastic change. The celebrate canada coloring book is 24 pages of coloring fun mixed in. This is a gesture on reconciliation and apology not friendship. We will begin the year by discussing the book touching spirit bear by ben mikaelsen. What does cole learn from the eagle that he wants to remember. Theme touching spirit bear book report there are many themes to this book. Touching spirit bear lesson plans litplan teacher guide. Touching spirit bear quickly became one of my favorite books after i read it the first time, but as i have gotten further into my criminal justice studies in college it has taken on entirely new meaning, especially considering the concept of restorative justice. Jenkinss language arts web site touching spirit bear. Art from the pacific northwest in the northwest coast giant cedar trees grow this area is known as the pacific northwest.
When westerners first saw totem poles, they thought they were religious symbols and objects of worship. Cole matthews is a teenage delinquent whos in big trouble for beating up a kid named peter driscal. Make a totem pole touching spirit bear, spirit bear, 6th grade art. In touching spirit bear, cole carves symbols into a totem pole. Touching spirit bear research project yoders classroom. Peter needs to soak in the pond and carry the ancestor rock. Touching spirit bear totem pole project animal characteristics. Touching spirit bear litplan lesson plans download touching spirit bear litplan lesson plans download. Contents epigraph partone touchingspiritbear chapter1 colematthewskneltdefiantlyinthebowofthealuminum chapter2 theheavyloadofsuppliescausedtheskifftowallow. Hes unrepentant and even though he is facing serious jail time, his kindly parole officer, a man named garvey, gets him into this native american justice program called. They will tell the difficulties they encountered while doing the project, the things they. Because we all know that finishing the totem is the most important thing he has to do.
Touching spirit bear totem poles informational article and questions. I decided to make a totem pole with a bear on top, because bears were one of the main characters in both stories. Cole matthews, the main character, goes on a journey of selfdiscovery and ends up creating a totem pole to explain what he has learned about himself. The top is a brain, then comes a 3d apple logo, the indian flag, a. As i read touching spirit bear by ben mikaelsen, i was captivated by the vivid pictures in my mind. You may want to use something like an empty paper towel roll. At the beginning of the novel, cole matthews, a fifteenyearold juvenile. He carves 11 different things in to his totem he carves a eagle, wolf, beaver, seal head, sparrow in a nest, raven, jagged bolt of lightning, big raindrop salmon, spirit bear and a circle this is the order they are in the book so he put them in that order top as the eagle and the circle on the bottom. Eberts 7th grade english class for our project based off of the book touching spirit bear.
Touching spirit bear touching spirit bear symbolism the fire pit is a big part of symbolism because in the book this is where all the dances happened. The totem pole must be accompanied by an essay explaining the symbols and how they are important torepresent the student. At these times, he imagined reaching up and touching the spirit bear. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. There are comprehension questions for each chapter in handout form. Even for cole, the spirit bear has come to represent much more than the white beast that attacked him.
In touching spirit bear what does cole carve into his. This interactive e book for smart notebook which has informational text about totem poles, and also focuses on comprehension by asking various questions throughout the story. Throughout the book, cole has grown to be more mature and he has learned to understand the true meanings of life. After you create your totem pole you will be writing about the meaning behind your creation. Cole continues to keep himself busy by making a totem pole. Forgiving and being at peace are his way of touching the spirit bear and healing his own life. How big is the worlds thickest totem pole and where is it. Study 14 terms touching spirit bear ch 2023 flashcards. Totem pole project for kraemer eighth graders the cub.