1. READ SILENTLY e ither your independent SEM-R novel or your Literature book

2. October 20, 2011 - Touching Spirit Bear - chapters 4-5 Hom ework None Lesson Essential Question N one War m Up In your notes, what lesson do you think Cole learned from his actions? Do you think he has learned anything? Justify your answer.

3. 1.Did Garvey agree to be Cole’s sponsor for the Circle because Cole genuinely had changed? a.Yes, Garvery knows he has changed because Cole admits that he has changed b.No, Garvey has compassion for Cole because he was similar to Cole when he was younger c.Yes, the only way Garvey said he would sponsor him was if he had changed d. No, he agreed because he liked Cole and felt he was a nice person with potential 2.Why does Cole blame his parents for the mess he is in? a.His parents are the ones who turned him in to the authorities b.His parents refuse to hire an attorney to get him out of jail c.His parents never pay attention to him d.His parents attacked Peter because they were angry he didn’t like Cole 3.Why does Cole hate being touched? a.His father had abused him in the past b.It made him feel weakness c.It reminded him of being on the island d.Kids at school used to poke and make fun of him in class 4.What does Garvey try to teach Cole with the cake? a.Life is a box of chocolates, you never know what you will get b.Eating cake will show you how bad it tastes before its baked c.Bad experiences can still turn into something good in the end d.You can’t expect a cake to taste good before its baked 5.Which of the following best describes Edwin and Garvey? a.Sympatheticb.Mercifulc.Livid d.Depressed

4. You will now read chapters 4 and 5 ofTouching Spirit Bear on your own. Copy down the questions on the following pages and answer them as you read.

5. Chapter Questions - Chapter 4 1. Why is it significant that Cole gives a threatening look to Peter at the beginning of the Circle? 2. According to the Keeper, what is the point of the Circle, and why does regular justice often fail? 3. Do you think that everybody who is present at the Circle has a sincere reason for being there? Do you think that there are people who don’t want to be there? Chapter Questions - Chapter 5 1. For the first time, Cole admits that he made a mistake. What was this mistake? 2. Describe Cole’s first encounter with what appears to be Spirit Bear. 3. Review the four comments made about Cole at the Circle on page 46 or 54. Which comments do you agree with? Which ones do you disagree with? Justify your answer.

6. Chapter Questions - Chapter 5 1. For the first time, Cole admits that he made a mistake. What was this mistake? 2. Describe Cole’s first encounter with what appears to be Spirit Bear. 3. Review the four comments made about Cole at the Circle on page 46. Which comments do you agree with? Which ones do you disagree with? Justify your answer.

7. Homework None