Touching Spirit Bear
by Ben Mikaelsen
Fourth Quarter Project I
DUE APRIL 23/24
Your task is to create a presentation
that showcases application and
understanding of the following:
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Conflict
Plot
Figurative Language
Character Analysis
Cite textual evidence
Theme
All required information must be accurate and complete to receive the
maximum points per slide.
**1 point will be deducted for each inaccurate or missing detail per slide. ½ point will be deducted for each
error in mechanics.
**You may complete as many additional slides as you wish. Additional slides will be weighed as extra credit.
Slide 1 = ___/5
Slide 2 = ___/20
Slide 3 = ___/10
Slide 4 = ___/10
Slide 5 = ___/10
Slide 6 =___/10
Slide 7 = ___/10
Slide 8 = ___/10
Slide 9 = ___/10
Slide 10 = ___/10
Slide 11 = ___/10
Slide 12 = ___/10
Slide 13 = ___/15
Slide 14 =___/10
Slide 15 = ___/10
Slide 16 = ___/5
Total = ______/165 points
Before you begin
● Use a web-based tool such as Google
Presentation.
● Always give credit where credit is due. If
you did not take the picture, you must cite
the source. Remember to filter the “usage
rights” when you search for an image.
● Wikimedia Commons and Creative
Commons have royalty-free images.
Slide 1 - Title and image
A hotdog or a feast?
1. Give your presentation
a name
2. Include an appropriate
image
3. Include your name
4. Include “Based on
Touching Spirit Bear by
Ben Mikaelsen”
You decide!
A presentation by...
inspired by...
Slide 2 - Story Map
1. Create a story map that
includes each of the five
elements
2. Each element must
include supporting
details, a quote, AND an
appropriate image
*Get creative! You are welcome to use apps
such as Padlet, Canva, Skitch, etc
Slide 3 - Plot diagram
1. Document the plot
in a plot diagram
2. Include details
from the text
**No images required
Slide 4 - Character Analysis
1. Select one character
2. Refer to your notes
3. Create a slide that
includes all four
component
**No images required
**There should be an obvious change if you selected a
DYNAMIC character
**You must include textual evidence
Slide 5 - Simile
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5.
Define simile
Include 2 examples from the text
Cite the page number for each example
Include an image for each example
Analyze EACH example
Slide 6 - Metaphor
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Define metaphor
Include 2 examples from the text
Cite the page number for each example
Include an image for each example
Analyze EACH example
Slide 7 - Hyperbole
1.
2.
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4.
5.
Define hyperbole
Include >2 examples from the text
Cite the page number
Include an image for each example
Analyze EACH example
Slide 8 - Personification
1.
2.
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5.
Define personification
Include >2 examples from the text
Cite the page number
Include an image
Include an image for each example
Slide 9 - Conflict
1. Define each
conflict
2. Provide an
example of each
conflict found in the
text
**No images required
Slide 10 - New Vocabulary
1. Select five words you learned while
reading the novel
2. Define each
3. Include an image for each word
Slide 11 - Favorite Quote
1. Narrow down your favorite quote. It does
not have to be the same quote you
selected for your blog.
2. Cite the quote and explain the context.
3. Include an image.
4. Defend your selection!
Slide 12 - Spirit Animal
1. Decide on your spirit
animal. Name it and
include an image.
2. What did it teach you?
3. How does it move?
4. What would your dance
look like?
**This is in your blog. You may
change your animal; you are not tied
to your blog entry.
My spirit animal is the
falcon because….
The falcon flies
through the air….
As i dance the falcon
dance, i will…
photo credit: wikimedia
Slide 13 - Restorative Justice
1. Define restorative justice or circle justice.
2. Cite one article that mentions either
practice.
3. Explain whether this will work at BMS.
**You do not need an image.
Slide 14 - Your choice
1. You may select any completed blog
entry for this slide.
**Examples: Anger Management, Dear Dad,
Life Lesson, Favorite Chapter, etc
Slide 15 - Your choice
1. You may select any completed blog
entry for this slide.
**Examples: Anger Management, Dear Dad,
Life Lesson, Favorite Chapter, etc
Slide 16 - Conclusion
1. Conclude with you reaction to the novel.
2. Give your recommendation.
3. Include an image.