Characters
Setting/Plot
Plot
Zones of Regulation
100
Who is the main character of this story?
Cole Mathews
100
Where does Cole get banished to?
An island
100
Why is Cole banished to the island?
He beat up Peter
100
What Zone is happy in?
Green Zone
200
What is this animal called?
Spirit Bear
200
What state is the island in?
Alaska
200
If Cole wasn't banished to the island, where would he have to go?
A detention center/jail
200
What Zone is this person in?
Red Zone
300
Cole has support of a Native man named Garvey. Why does he support Cole?
Answers vary, Mr. Waldon will judge
300
We read about a circle justice meeting. Who comes to the meeting? Why?
Many people come to the meeting including the harmer and the harmed, family members, community members, etc.
They come because they want an alternative to traditional justice and to show support for both the harmer and harmed
300
What are Cole's parents like?
They ignore him. They hit him. They drink a lot.
300
What is a tool to use in the blue zone?
Taking a walk
Get water
Ask for a hug
Talk to an adult
400
True or False: Cole is a bad person
Defend your answer
False
Although it is sometimes hard to tell, Cole has had many difficult things happen to him.
400
This is not a setting question, but it is a good one.
There is a proverb that says, Fall Down Seven Times, Stand Up Eight.
What does that mean?
It means that it is important to continue trying even though difficult times can "knock you down"
400
When Cole gets to the island he burns his shelter. He decides to leave the island. How will he get away?
He will swim away
400
What is one example of a feeling from each zone? (without looking!)
Mr. Waldon will judge the answer
500
Why does Cole continue to do the things that he does? What could cause a person to make these decisions?
Answers vary, Mr. Waldon will judge
500
Why did Cole burn his shelter?
How will it affect him?
He was very angry and overwhelmed and made a decision that was not smart.
500
What is Coles type of justice called?
Circle Justice
500
What is the benefit of knowing the zones of regulation?
It is important to know what zone you are in so you can make adjustments to be in the zone that you prefer or can make you feel better. The more you know, the more you grow.