Study Guides and Lesson Plans for
"Sign
of the Beaver"
About Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Spear:
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
Reader reviews of Sign of the Beaver
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Easy-to-use, reproducible lessons on literary terms, comprehension and analysis,
critical thinking, related scriptural principles, vocabulary,
activities, plus a complete answer key. 56 pages.
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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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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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