Touching Spirit Bear Poetry Characterization Novel Activity - Cole's I Am Poem
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Touching Spirit Bear Poetry Characterization Novel Activity - Cole's I Am Poem: Deepen your students’ understanding of Cole Matthews’ transformation with this engaging Touching Spirit Bear activity! In this two-part poetry writing task, students step into Cole’s perspective to write an “I Am” poem at the beginning of the novel and return to the same format at the end of the novel to reflect on how he has changed. This Touching Spirit Bear characterization activity encourages critical thinking, empathy, and reflection on character growth.
Included in the Touching Spirit Bear I Am Poetry Activity:
➡️ End of the Novel “I Am” Poem ” Poem Assignment: Students write from Cole’s perspective in the early chapters when he is filled with anger, blame, and defiance. This early novel activity allows them to capture Cole’s mindset before his transformation begins. The easy-to-use template guides students through writing both versions of the poem with prompts like “I feel…,” “I want…,” and “I believe…”—making it simple to share Cole’s perspective.
➡️ End of the Novel “I Am” Poem Assignment: After completing the novel, students revisit the same poem structure to illustrate Cole’s growth, healing, and changed worldview. This post-reading reflection highlights his personal journey and development.
This creative poetry assignment is perfect as both an early reading and post-reading activity in a Touching Spirit Bear novel study. It helps students analyze characterization, track personal growth, and engage with Ben Mikaelsen’s powerful story in a meaningful way through poetry.
➡️ End of the Novel “I Am” Poem ” Poem Assignment: Students write from Cole’s perspective in the early chapters when he is filled with anger, blame, and defiance. This early novel activity allows them to capture Cole’s mindset before his transformation begins. The easy-to-use template guides students through writing both versions of the poem with prompts like “I feel…,” “I want…,” and “I believe…”—making it simple to share Cole’s perspective.
➡️ End of the Novel “I Am” Poem Assignment: After completing the novel, students revisit the same poem structure to illustrate Cole’s growth, healing, and changed worldview. This post-reading reflection highlights his personal journey and development.
This creative poetry assignment is perfect as both an early reading and post-reading activity in a Touching Spirit Bear novel study. It helps students analyze characterization, track personal growth, and engage with Ben Mikaelsen’s powerful story in a meaningful way through poetry.