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The Sign of the Beaver By Elizabeth George Speare 5th Grade Reading Unit Project Expectations Complete online project and Webquest Debate your point of view on in-depth discussion questions. Classify fiction and nonfiction facts into a comparison chart Research Native American culture Examine museum artifacts while on a virtual field trip Use technology as a writing tool and resource Use online resources to create projects Complete writing activities Let’s Recall Matt has been left in charge of the family cabin. Matt had an encounter that left him missing a very valuable resource. Matt had a very foolish adventure that threatened his life. Matt was saved, but became involved in an arrangement that will change his life. Discussion Questions Before beginning this activity, discuss these questions with your partners. How would you feel to be left home alone for 7 weeks? What are some things you would need to do to survive? What are some things you could do to pass the time? Would you welcome company or would you be scared? Lets Get Started! The BeginningsElizabeth George Speare got the idea for Sign of the Beaver from an actual story. Read the description of the real-life Matt and Attean. If the above link does not work, go to: /history/beaver.phpUse a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast the fiction with the nonfiction.  Penobscot Indians The Penobscot tribe is a big part of the book. Use the Internet to find at least 5 different things that will help you to better understand this tribe. Write your answers on your fact sheet. Things to look for: -Where they lived -What they ate -Things they made -What they hunted -Their family life -Tribe traditions -What they lived in google search Bonus: Find what the word “Penobscot” stands for! Hudson Museum/Penobscot IndiansVirtual Field Trip Hudson Museum- The Sign of the Beaver The Hudson Museum at the University of Maine has an exhibit on the Penobscot Indians and the novel The Sign