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"Sign of the Beaver"

Newbery Honor Book. Left alone to guard the family's wilderness home in eighteenth-century Maine, a boy is hard-pressed to survive until a local Indian chief and his grandson, Attean,  teach him their skills. As the  boys come to know each other Attean learns to speak English while Matt becomes a skilled hunter. Though many months have passed, there's no sign of  Matt's family. Then Attean asks Matt to join the  Beaver tribe and move north. Should Matt abandon his  hopes of ever seeing his family again and move on to  a new life?

Reading level: Ages 9-12
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The Sign of the Beaver Study Guide
Looking for more than activity sheets or a who-did-what series of questions? Want to dig into the essence of the novel? This study guide provides easy-to-use, reproducible lessons on literary terms, comprehension and analysis, critical thinking, related scriptural principles, vocabulary, and activities, plus a complete answer key. Examines issues from a Christian perspective. Excellent for private schools and home study. Also an excellent reference for public school teachers, but biblical references may have to be removed.
Also available as: CD-ROM Study Guide

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The Sign of the Beaver Lesson Plans - Kindle Edition
The Sign of the Beaver lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. Inside you'll find 30 Daily Lessons, 20 Fun Activities, 180 Multiple Choice Questions, 60 Short Essay Questions, 20 Essay Questions, Quizzes/Homework Assignments, Tests, and more. The lessons and activities will help students gain an intimate understanding of the text; while the tests and quizzes will help you evaluate how well the students have grasped the material.
313 pages.

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A Study Guide to Using SIGN OF THE BEAVER in the Classroom

This resource is directly related to "Sign of the Beaver" and is filled with a variety of cross-curricular lessons to do before, during, and after reading the book. This reproducible book presents an exciting approach to teaching well-known literature. It includes sample plans, author information, vocabulary building ideas, cross-curriculum activities, sectional activities and quizzes, unit tests, and many ideas for culminating and extending the novel. 48 pages.

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Literature Circle Guide for SIGN OF THE BEAVER ...

Everything You Need for Successful Literature Circles That Get Kids Thinking, Talking, Writing, and Loving Literature
This guide to running literature circles, based on the book Sign of the Beaver, shows teachers how to organize small discussion groups that work. Includes stimulating questions and writing prompts that motivate students to think and respond thoughtfully. As students dive into lively discussions, they learn to identify themes, analyze vocabulary, recognize the author's craft, and respond meaningfully to the text. 32 pages.

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Also see Study Guides for Witch of Blackbird Pond, also by Elizabeth George Spear

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