The Sign of the Beaver - Literature Kit Gr. 5-6
By Nat Reed
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A story of wilderness survival in 18th Century Maine, about a young boy who is caught between two worlds. Shortly after Matt and his father finish building a cabin on their new settlement, Matt finds himself alone in the Maine wilderness with his nearest neighbor several miles away. With his father returning to civilization to get their family, Matt’s adventures begin. Matt is stung nearly to death by a swarm of bees, but manages to survive with the help of two local Natives—Attean and his grandfather, Saknis. As the summer progresses, the two boys have a number of adventures together, including killing an angry bear. In autumn, Matt is rejoined with his parents just after the snow flies.
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The Sign of the Beaver - Literature Kit Gr. 5-6 - Nat Reed
A Literature Kit™ FOR
The Sign of the Beaver
By Elizabeth George Speare
Written by Nat Reed
GRADES 5 - 6
Classroom Complete Press
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ISBN-13: 978-1-55319-339-5
ISBN-10: 1-55319-339-3
eISBN: 978-1-55319-875-8
© 2006
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Critical Thinking Skills
The Sign of the Beaver
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The Sign of the Beaver
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Introduction
The Sign of the Beaver is a compelling adventure story of wilderness survival. A Newberry Honor winner, this novel takes place in 18th Century Maine and follows the relationship between Matt, a young white boy left alone by his family, and a local Aboriginal boy named Attean. Together, the boys discover valuable lessons about themselves and the cultures of the other boy. A variety of themes are explored from friendship, courage and perseverance, and prejudice towards the Native people of North America, to historical themes of pioneer life and the culture of the Penobscot