Symbolism
Cole completes this dance as a part of his healing. It symbolizes strength, courage, and learning from past mistakes.
Spirit Bear
Definition: process of recovery or becoming whole
Healing
Cole learns that healing only begins when he accepts _____________ instead of blaming others
Responsibility for his actions
Who told Cole "Your future is up to you"?
Edwin
Cole does what daily to calm himself and begin healing
Soak in the pond
Cole goes to this natural element each morning. It symbolizes washing away anger and starting fresh.
The watering pond
Cole underwent a complete _________________.
Transformation
Through daily routines like soaking and carrying the rock, Cole learns that change happens only if he does this every day.
Choosing to work on himself (or making consistent effort)
What condition did Peter's parents give to allow Peter to stay on the island?
Garvey stays with the boys on the island
Cole carries a large rock up a hill each day and then pushes it down because it represents this part of his emotional journey
Releasing his anger and burdens
The object that symbolizes burdens, anger and responsibility that he must choose to work through
Ancestor Rock
By accepting responsibility and growing up, Cole became more ____________.
Mature
Cole realizes that anger doesn't disappear -- it must be handled in this healthier way.
Letting it go safely or managing it
Cole and Peter did what at the end of the story?
Carve the empty space on the bottom of Cole's Totem Pole
In order for Peter to trust Cole, he does what?
Gives him space, shows patience, treats him with respect
This weather phenomenon Cole experience represents the chaos inside him and the danger of losing control is he doesn't manage his emotions.
The lightning storm
Cole and Peter went through __________________, which means to make peace or restore friendship.
Reconciliation
Cole learns that forgiveness is not given automatically but must be earned through patience and actions, not words. What happens for him to learn this lesson?
Peter comes to the island.
What was carved at the bottom of Cole's totem pole?
A perfect circle
What does Cole tell Edwin he learned from his anger dance?
How to forgive himself and others
Cole and Peter do what that symbolizes shared healing, trust and the possibility of rebuilding relationships
carve a circle into the totem pole.
Every morning when Cole went for his soak, he felt ____________ which means calm and peaceful.
Tranquil
One of the most important lessons of all is what?
To heal himself, he must help others to heal (show compassion)
What dance do Peter, Garvey and Cole dance together
The mouse dance
What 2 ways does Cole celebrate Christmas?
** Double Jeopardy **
Gets a small tree, makes ornaments out of aluminum foil then eats a snicker bar