You have just finished reading Sign of the Beaver, the story of Matt, a colonial boy, left by his father in the wilderness to guard his log home until he can return with the rest of the family from Massachusetts. Matt works long and hard, but soon experiences some dangerous situations. He is befriended by an Indian chief named Saknis and his grandson, Attean. The boys are wary of each other from the beginning. They slowly learn to like and respect each other, and find they have much to share. They have many adventures, but Attean’s clan decides to leave their village and move west to find new hunting grounds, somewhere where the white man won’t force them off the land. Matt’s family finally arrived, and they seemed to be settled into their new home. But what happened to Attean and the Beaver clan? Did the Penobscot move west and join with other Native Americans, or did they remain their own people? Are there any Penobscot still living in Maine, or did they all leave? Will Matt finally share all his adventures with his family? Will he tell Sarah the Indian stories Attean told him and teach her the Games he learned? What will happen to Ben? Will he be caught and have to pay for his dirty deed? There were so many things we learned about these boys’ lives. Let’s explore them further.
Task 1 |
Task 2 |
Wanted for Grand Theft!
Ben stole Matt’s rifle. His father had entrusted him with it, and it was his only means of hunting and getting food. Ben should pay for this! Help catch him by creating a wanted poster. You may use Word, Publisher, or Paint. If you would prefer, you may create the text and border and then draw the dastardly thief using colored pencils or markers. Be sure to check your book so that your description matches the varmint. Let’s get him! |
Tell me a Story
Matt taught Attean to read using the book Robinson Crusoe. When that book was finished, he started to read him stories from the Bible. How surprised he was when Attean had stories of his own. Native American culture is rich in tales and myths. These stories are passed along from generation to generation both to teach their children and to explain the wonders of nature and God. Matt read the story of Noah, and Attean told Matt the very old story of Gluskabe and the ducks. How similar they were! Did the Native Americans have a God like our own? How did they explain things? Read some of the Native American tales below. Choose one that you like. Using Word, retell it in you own words. Does this tale remind you of any other stories you have heard before? Include drawings or insert pictures from the internet to illustrate your tale. |
Task 3: Survival Brochure
Your final task to work with your partner to create a survival guide that you will present to your classmates! Share your notes with each other, and come to an agreement of what you should include. Your Survival Guide should be well bound and should contain the following sections:
1. Cover (Be creative)
2. Title page/Introduction
3. Survival tips (at least 5)
4. A guide to Plants and animals
5. Conclusion
Your presentation should be clear, easy to read, contain accurate information, and be visually appealing (nice to look at!).
Make sue you look at your rubric!
Your final task to work with your partner to create a survival guide that you will present to your classmates! Share your notes with each other, and come to an agreement of what you should include. Your Survival Guide should be well bound and should contain the following sections:
1. Cover (Be creative)
2. Title page/Introduction
3. Survival tips (at least 5)
4. A guide to Plants and animals
5. Conclusion
Your presentation should be clear, easy to read, contain accurate information, and be visually appealing (nice to look at!).
Make sue you look at your rubric!