Ben Mikaelsen
Lesson plans and teaching activities for Touching Spirit Bear, Red Midnight

Ben Mikaelsen
The author's site.

Educator's Corner
Lesson plans and teaching activities to support several of Mikaelsen's books.

Red Midnight
Summary, 4 discussion questions, and 2 activities.

A Review of Ben Mikaelsen's Touching Spirit Bear
This review points out strengths and serious flaws in the book.

Touching Spirit Bear
Summary and 8 discussion questions.

Touching Spirit Bear
An online scavenger hunt designed for 9th grade. Students explore the author, issues related to the novel, and Tlingit culture.

Touching Spirit Bear
Summary, 4 discussion questions, 5 activity suggestions.

Touching Spirit Bear
Four reading quizzes and a list of activity suggestions. Requires either MS-Word or Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.

Touching Spirit Bear
Synopsis, discussion questions, and suggestions for postreading activities.

Reading Group Guide
Discussion questions and extension activities for both Touching Spirit Bear and its sequel, Ghost of Spirit Bear. Access to this 2-page document requires Adobe Reader or compatible application.