This unit is an excellent source for the book touching spirit bear by ben mikaelson. 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. Touching spirit bear totem pole project by ellie beghtol. Cole continues to keep himself busy by making a totem pole. Research project we will be conducting research projects that go along with ideas that we have touched on in regards to touching spirit bear. The top is a brain, then comes a 3d apple logo, the indian flag, a. The name of totem poles comes from totem, the symbol of a northwest north american native clan. Native american crafts, activities and games for kids rockin. There are also several projects with handouts for students and corresponding rubrics, including. There are comprehension questions for each chapter in handout form.
Cole carved a totem pole to express his connections. Peter needs to soak in the pond and carry the ancestor rock. Keep in mind, that this will be your final assessment and should reflect your very best efforts and participation. 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. Because cole treated peter with respect towards the.
Totemstotem pole crafttouching spirit bearnative american. This is a gesture on reconciliation and apology not friendship. Touching spirit bear study guide contains a biography of ben mikaelsen. Touching spirit bear totem poles informational article and questions. But he feared what would happen when he returned to minneapolis and there was no ancestor rock, no soaking pond, and no totem. 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. He covered himself with ashes and branches to cover his scent but he. 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 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. In touching spirit bear what does cole carve into his.
Mistakenly, early missionaries told their converts to burn their totem poles. We will learn why cole chooses each animal to carve into. I chose my animals for my totem because they best represent me. The student will illustrate a totem pole using five symbols that represent hisher life. Totem pole project for kraemer eighth graders the cub. Touching spirit bear litplan lesson plans download touching spirit bear litplan lesson plans download. Touching spirit bear ends with a scene where cole and peter have finally come together despite their past differences and have worked together to carve on coles totem to represent his anger. Family totem pole project adaptable for distance learning. 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. Touching spirit bear chapters 21, 22, 23, and 24 summary. At the beginning of the novel, cole matthews, a fifteenyearold juvenile. Art from the pacific northwest in the northwest coast giant cedar trees grow this area is known as the pacific northwest. First he carves an eagle, then a wolf, beaver, bear, seal, sparrow, raven, salmon, and lightning. The writing makes up half of your grade for this project so make sure that you spend some quality time on your writing.
Touching spirit bear totem pole project animal characteristics. They will tell the difficulties they encountered while doing the project, the things they. In the book, cole carved a totem pole to show what he had learned and what he thought was important. Touching spirit bear choice board novel study activities menu book project. 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. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Eberts 7th grade english class for our project based off of the book touching spirit bear. Obviously, peter needs help immediately, and cole believes the island can help peter. Throughout the book, cole has grown to be more mature and he has learned to understand the true meanings of life. Touching spirit bear, totem pole project what would you put on your totem pole. He keeps looking for the spirit bear and tries to be invisible. Theme touching spirit bear book report there are many themes to this book.
Because we all know that finishing the totem is the most important thing he has to do. You may want to use something like an empty paper towel roll. Native american projects, native american art, indiana, indian birthday parties, teepee. The actual totem pole is not as important as the thoughts behind it. The dances were a way to express what cole had learned throughout the day.
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 touching spirit bear, garvey tells cole that he should create his own totem pole that tells his own story. 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. When does the spirit bear appear to cole and peter. This meditative act teaches him respect for nature and trust of other living things. After you create your totem pole you will be writing about the meaning behind your creation. He needs to learn how to be invisible and to dance and to carve his totem. The time and place where the story is taking place. Create a 2d or 3d totem pole that represents you and the main character in the story, cole.
Touching spirit bear totem pole project we have been reading the book touching spirit bear by ben mikaelsen. In the third writing assignment, students write an essay in which they evaluate their experiences with the totem pole project. The book i used to photocopy the totems out of was totem poles to color and cut out. When westerners first saw totem poles, they thought they were religious symbols and objects of worship. Peter carved a new bear into the totem pole to replace the one that had hed destroyed. In touching spirit bear, cole carves symbols into a totem pole. The actual totem pole is not as important as the thoughts. Microsoft word touching spirit bear totem pole roberta clarke. I then read mayuk the grizzly bear and i thought it was perfect for this project. Totem pole 2020 cobian, terri red wing public schools. Find ketchikan, circle it, and label it as the setting of the story. In order to demonstrate your understanding of these deeper concepts, choose a project from the options below.
We will begin the year by reading the book touching spirit bear by ben mikaelsen. Even for cole, the spirit bear has come to represent much more than the white beast that attacked him. Each of you will create a totem pole about your life. Touching spirit bear chapters 2428 test flashcards quizlet. The construction of your totem pole is open to your creativity. Study 14 terms touching spirit bear ch 2023 flashcards.
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. As we have been studying in history, many native american tribes also created totem poles. This lesson explains the significance of coles totem pole in touching spirit bear. Touching spirit bear webquest sharpschool redirect.
Make a totem pole touching spirit bear, spirit bear, 6th grade art. Forgiving and being at peace are his way of touching the spirit bear and healing his own life. They will calculate the size of the template for the project. 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. This activity allows students to think critically about the totem pole that cole carves in the novel touching spirit bear. As i read touching spirit bear by ben mikaelsen, i was captivated by the vivid pictures in my mind. In the novel, touching spirit bear, the main character, cole matthews is sent to live on a remote island off the coast. The celebrate canada coloring book is 24 pages of coloring fun mixed in.
Touching spirit bear lesson plans litplan teacher guide. When garvey joined the boys, he stared down at the log and at what they had carved. When cole sees and eagle, he begins to carve it into his totem pole adn then does the eagle dance. 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. Start studying touching spirit bear chapters 2428 test. Peter doesnt want to acknowledge coles drastic change. Jenkinss language arts web site touching spirit bear. Touching spirit bear book report by tyler miller on prezi. Touching spirit bear twenty one eragon sporkings wiki. Resolution totem poles are carved to express a story, and cole marks a new lesson he learned each day in his totem pole. At these times, he imagined reaching up and touching the spirit bear. Click on the link below to create your own totem pole.
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. You carved a perfect circle, he said, a soft smile tugging at his lips. What does cole learn from the eagle that he wants to remember. The totem pole must be accompanied by an essay explaining the symbols and how they are important torepresent the student. Contents epigraph partone touchingspiritbear chapter1 colematthewskneltdefiantlyinthebowofthealuminum chapter2 theheavyloadofsuppliescausedtheskifftowallow. Touching spirit bear totem pole activity due by december 9th can be brought in early this assignment is based on the book, touching spirit bear, by ben mikaelsen.
Totem poles are long pieces of wood carved with depictions of people and. We will begin the year by discussing the book touching spirit bear by ben mikaelsen. Touching spirit bear research project yoders classroom. Cole matthews is a teenage delinquent whos in big trouble for beating up a kid named peter driscal. When peter destroys the bear carving on the totem pole, what does cole do. After they read the touching spirit bear book each child designed his own totem pole. Then cole felt a growing resentment that he was being forced to endure this lonely existence. I decided to make a totem pole with a bear on top, because bears were one of the main characters in both stories. Making my totem pole was fun, and it made my creative side come out.
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