Touching Spirit Bear Ch. 6 & 7

Dive into Touching Spirit Bear's pivotal Chapters 6 & 7! Analyze Cole's transformation and key themes.

1. What does Cole claim his dad can't remember? When his birthday is The first time he got in trouble The first time he beat Cole His anniversary 2. What does Peter's mom say would be a huge mistake? Sending Cole to jail NOT sending Cole to jail Sending Cole to the island Letting Cole and Peter try to work it out on their own 3. What did Cole refuse to do when the circle ended? Say something nice to Peter Apologize for his actions Hold hands with his parents Leave the circle 4. What are THREE things Cole would be free of if he is banished to the island? Friends Drugs Alcohol His parents His cell mate School distractions Homework 5. After the fifth Circle meeting Cole cries out to everyone to believe that he really feels sorry and wants to change. What does Peter’s lawyer say in response to this? Do you agree with this statement? Explain. 6. (5 points) In our novel we get to know Cole and the other characters through their actions, thoughts, and dialogue. If an author is successful, you the reader will feel like you know each character by the time the story concludes. Think about the character you feel you know best. What characteristics does that character have? Optimistic, critical, brave, disrespectful, irresponsible…the list of possibilities is endless. Choose a character and create a list of 5 character traits that he has exhibited so far in the novel. Now comes the hard part! In your novel, find a quote for each of the characteristics that you have chosen that proves your characteristic is correct. 7. What weapon does Cole make on the island? Spear Sling Shot Gun Bow and Arrow 8. What does Cole find to eat on the island? Berries He killed a bird with his spear A dead half eaten fish Nothing 9. As the tension between Cole and the Spirit Bear reaches its highest point, Cole has the opportunity to back away, yet ignores the chance. “No one was watching. He could easily back away from this bear and not a single human being on the planet would know.” Is there anything that you do do when no one is watching? Explain. Keep it appropriate… 10. Draw a picture of an important event from these chapters. Make sure to include a caption to explain your drawing. Sort the descriptions/ events into the setting in which they happen. Island Setting Surrounded by water Cold/ raining Sets fire to shelter Challenges the Spirit Bear Minneapolis Setting In juvenile detention center In circle Justice meetings Has talks with Garvey Beat up Peter