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Even someone with a dark side can make a good decision—and vice versa. Readers explore Cole's traits and decisions in Ben Mikaelson's Touching Spirit Bear and analyze his sunside and shadowside. They identify a symbol that best represents each side of his character and complete an illustrative mandala with evidence of their characterization.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have learners complete a similar organizer for themselves regarding a conflict they once experienced or are currently experiencing
- Use the activity to teach youngsters how literary elements contribute to a theme
- Consider having your classes work in pairs or small groups for the activity
Classroom Considerations
- Consider having your classes work in pairs or small groups for the activity
Pros
- Activity lends itself to a discussion about human nature
- The organizer prompts learners to search for textual evidence and make complex inferences
- Activity directly allows for pupils to make connections from the text from their own experiences
Cons
- Mandala is misspelled in the title