The Last Bear - Session 8 - Reading Comprehension

In Session 8 of "The Last Bear" reading comprehension, students delve into the relationship between April and the Bear, exploring the reasons behind April's desire to roar and her enjoyment of time spent with her ursine companion. The questions aim to elicit students' understanding of April's motivations, such as her wish to communicate strength and her hope that sharing her special belongings will deepen the bond with Bear. Trust is a key theme, with one question asking students to identify how April recognizes Bear's trust in her.

The session also prompts students to consider the symbolic meaning of the island's sighing, encouraging them to think critically about the author's use of personification and what it might convey about the setting or mood. Additionally, the comprehension exercise challenges students to condense the essence of Session 8 into a succinct summary of no more than 50 words, testing their ability to capture the main points and themes of the text in a brief yet comprehensive manner.