Close up your study of Touching Spirit Bear with any of these assessment options. Each of the four project options is described in detail. Also included is a page that learners can use to portion out their time to make sure they fulfill all of the criteria, as well as a rubric for teacher use.

Concepts

symbolism, literary themes, characters, touching spirit bear, totem poles

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• You can provide all the options for your learners, or choose one that really fits your instruction
• Use these projects after reading Touching Spirit Bear; they are meant to be final assessments
• When the projects are complete, set up a little exhibition and have students do a gallery walk

Classroom Considerations

• The projects could be used either as individual assessments or group assessments, depending on what you're looking for

Pros

• Provides several project options that all require learners to demonstrate their understanding of symbolism, theme, and character in the novel
• Includes a time-management resource for students and a rubric for teachers

Cons

• None