Touching Spirit Bear The Beginning– choose a totem pole animal and colors to go at the BOTTOM symbolize Cole at the beginning of the novel.

Think about Cole prior to going to the island.

Think about Cole’s interactions with others.

Think about Cole’s actions before the island.

After the bear attack – choose a totem pole animal and colors to symbolize Cole’s change.

Think about Cole’s inner thoughts while he lay dying after the mauling.

Think about the impact of the sparrows on Cole.

Think about when Cole realizes what real power is.

Return to the island – choose a totem pole animal and colors to symbolize Cole’s growth.

Think about the tasks he completed to try to control his anger.

Think about the changing relationship Cole builds with Peter.

Think about the lessons Cole learns from his dances.

The end – choose a totem pole animal and colors to go on TOP to symbolize Cole at the end of the novel.

Think about how the novel ends.

Think about Cole’s character at the end of the novel.

Think about Cole’s relationships at the end of the novel.