Touching Spirit Bear Novel Study Bundle

This Bundle includes our 88 page study guide and student workbook; the assessments for chapters 1-5, 6-9, 10-13, 14-18, and 19-28; Vocabulary Flashcards for chapters 1-28 (in 4 sets); Vocabulary Building BINGO set 1; Vocabulary Crosswords (and Doodles!) 1, 2, 3, and 4; a Super Word Search of all 72 vocabulary words; and the Unofficial Bookmarks. For a preview of the Vocabulary Flashcards and BINGO, click here video preview! For a video preview of the Study Guide, click here!

Objectives: Students will:

1. 8.2: Learn new language and use it when reading and writing;

2. 8.3C: Explain how the values and beliefs of particular characters are affected by historical and cultural settings;

3. 8.6A: Analyze linear plot development to determine if, and how, conflicts are resolved;

4. 8.6B: Analyze how the central characters' qualities influence the theme of a fictional work and resolution of the central conflict;

5. 8.6C: Analyze different forms of point of view, including limited versus omniscient, subjective versus objective;

6. 8.Fig19A: Establish purposes for reading selected texts based upon own or others’ desired outcome to enhance comprehension.

7. 8.Fig19B: Ask literal, interpretive, evaluative, and universal questions of text.

8. 8.Fig19C: Reflect on understanding to monitor comprehension (e.g., summarizing and synthesizing; making textual, personal, and world connections; creating sensory images).

9. 8.Fig19D: Make complex inferences about text and use textual evidence to support understanding.

10. 8.Fig19E: Summarize, paraphrase, and synthesize texts in ways that maintain meaning and logical order within a text and across texts.

The objectives listed correlate to the Texas Essential Knowledge Standards (TEKS) currently in use for the 8th grade (Pre-Fall 2019) and can be adjusted using linear progression for other grade levels.

Teacher Prep Time: Variable depending on school/district resources for printing and binding.

Lesson Duration: Due to this being a novel study, this will vary according to how much time teachers are able to dedicate to reading the novel. If completed as a chapter per day: 25 minutes per day, 30 class periods.

Currently Included in This Product:

Novel Study Guide/Student Work Book containing:

1. Pre-reading research recommendations with KWL/NWL charts

2. Pre-reading and during reading Key Vocabulary charts

3. 24 different chapter “Questions to Consider” sections

4. 9 “Characters in Profile” character analysis sections

5. 1 Creative Writing exercise

6. Plot diagrams for each part of the book

7. Theme discussion webs

8. Doodle art for diverse learners

9. Original copyrighted artwork

10. Sentence stems for differentiation in early sections

Teacher notes for implementation

Assessments for chapters 1-5, 6-9, 10-13, 14-18 and 19-28

Single Comprehensive Assessment for chapters 1-13 (as an alternative to the first 3 assessments)

Vocabulary Crosswords (and Doodles!) 1, 2, 3, and 4

72 word Super Word Search

The Unofficial Bookmarks to Accompany Ben Mikaelsen's "Touching Spirit Bear"

Vocabulary Flashcards 1, 2, 3 and 4.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: If you previously purchased any of the products in this bundle, and then returned to purchase the bundle, please know that you are eligible for a refund of your ORIGINAL purchase! Simply contact TpT, give them the dates of your purchases, and request the refund of the original item! The original purchase must have been made within a year of the second purchase.

Aligned to the Newly Adopted 2017 TEK Standards (in effect Fall 2019): Strand 3, 110.22, 110.23, and 110.24; Strand 6, 110.22, 110.23 and 110.24; Strand 7, 110.22, 110.23, and 110.24, all Strands inclusive. (New Grade 8 correlation:8.2, B, D, E; 8.3C; 8.6a, B, C; 8.22A, B)

Aligned to CCSS: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.9, 8.10; CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.1B,8.3 (all), 8.4, 8.5, 8.7, 8.8, 8.9

Please note that while our previews, and the PDFs, of the Study Guide and Bookmarks are in color, we have also test printed in black and white, with no loss in usability. So, although color is recommended, if costs for your school or district make this prohibitive, the guide is still fully accessible. Additionally, although we recommend binding the workbook (and using card stock for the cover and last page), this is also not required for success!

This lesson is appropriate for grades 6-9.

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Please see the individual previews for the acknowledgement of various artists and designers whose products or services were used.

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