1. novel culmination - resolution of TSB
January 30, 2015
novel culmination - resolution of TSB
chapters 27 and 28
Homework:
Finish personal totem.
Quiz on chapters on Monday!
Touching Spirit Bear test on Tuesday!
Objective
I can evaluate a novel's plot as it moves toward its resolution
Warm Up:
Take out your chapters questions for 25 and 26

2. Chapter Questions - Chapter 25
1. What is Cole’s idea to cure Peter’s depression?
How does Edwin react to this suggestion?
2. Do you think it is a good idea for Peter to visit the island? Give 3 
examples of benefits and 3 examples of negatives to this.
3. Describe the reactions and body language of Cole's new "visitors." 
What does Peter's body language reveal about how he feels?
4. Peter blurts “Leave me alone. I don’t want your help!” to Cole. How
is this situation similar to Cole’s initial feelings about Garvey and
Edwin? How is it different?

3. Chapter Questions - Chapter 26
1. What arrangements are made for Cole’s living quarters while
Peter is on the island?
2. Do you think that Edwin purposely brought a leaky tent?
Why or why not?
3. Peter shows some signs of embracing Cole’s island practices.
What are some of these signs?
4. Give two examples of things Peter does that are reminiscent of the 
old Cole. Why do you think he acts this way? Do you think it's
right or wrong? Why?

4. Today we will be reading
chapters 27 and 28
ofTouching Spirit Bear,
the final chapters of
this novel.
As we read answer
your assigned question. ,

5. So now we have finished the novel
So now we have finished the novel. In your notes, write a 5-7 sentence explanation of your thoughts. Did you like the ending? Why or why not? Did you think the final carving was applicable / appropriate? Why or why not. What would you have liked to see that was different regarding the end?

7. So you will create your own colorful totem pole. This is due on Monday
So you will create your own colorful totem pole. This is due on Monday. You must have 4 symbolic pictures, one of which must be an animal that you feel best represents your personality. Beside each symbol, you should write a 2-3 sentence explanation of how this object represents an important event in your life. Avoid really obvious symbols (a basketball just because you like basketball). Think of creative ways to represent important events that have taken place in your life.

8. Chapter Questions - Chapter 27
1. What does Peter tell Cole when he lets him into the cabin? Give 3 examples of things Peter does in the following days that prove this statement to be true.
2. What does Cole convince Peter to do after destroying the bear on his totem pole?
3. What does Cole say about the quality of carvings on the two boys’ totem poles?
5. What does Peter do to Cole’s totem pole at the end of the chapter? What can you infer about Peter's attitude towards Cole based on this action? Why?

9. Chapter Questions - Chapter 28
1. Peter asks Garvey to not accompany Cole to the pond. Why does he do this? Recap what happens when they go to the pond.
2. What is Cole's reaction? Give specific instances from the text. What does this show about Cole?
3. Do you think Cole deserved what happened to him? Why or why not?
4. Cole states “I don’t think I’ll ever heal from what I did to you, but I’m sorry, Peter. I really am sorry.” What then happens? Why did this happen?
5. As the book closes, Peter states “What makes you think I forgave you?” Do you think Peter has forgiven Cole? Why or why not? Reference text to support your answer.
6. What is significant about the final carving on the totem?

10. In what ways does Cole try to reach out to Peter?

11. Ways that Cole tries to reach out to Peter
Cole says he is glad Peter came to 
the island
Cole gave Peter one of his last four 
Snickers bars
Cole asked Peter if he wanted to 
roll the ancestor rock / invited him 
to soak in the pond
Cole sleeps in the tent, allowing 
Peter to sleep in the cabin
Cole made everyone a nice dinner
Cole wanted Peter to come to the 
island
Cole collected the firewood