Story Summary:

There's a problem at Bear Country School. There seems to be a bad element in town that is pushing illegal drugs. The cubs have their work cut out for them as they embark on one of the most dangerous detective cases they've ever handled. 

There is a new mystery man in Bear Country, the cubs call the Ugly Roomer. They also know that Too-Tall and his gang are never too far away when trouble is close. 

Sister feels that she knows that drugs are bad and would never be talked into taking them, but Brother knows that peer pressure can be the strongest influence when it comes to being 'cool'. 

Will declaring the school and neighbourhood a 'drug free zone' be the answer to their problems? Will the cubs find the real drug pushers before someone gets hurt? The conclusion of the book shows how appearances can indeed be deceiving. 

This resource includes independent activities, a teacher's guide, and chapter questions, a story summary, and author biography, plus creative activities.

Learning Outcomes:

The students will:

• follow instructions and respond to routine questions and directions
• use some strategies to read and respond to texts and apply reading strategies to improve their understanding of text
• identify common elements of grammar, simple punctuation, and other features of the text and use them as aids in determining meaning
• use some simple conventions of writing consistently and produce legible copy
• describe how language helps us to think and learn
• Make connections between events, characters, and experiences described in stories and their own and others' experiences
• distinguish between the proper and improper use of prescription and non-prescription drugs
• identify the consequences of decisions and adions in daily life
• identify and describe their rights and responsibilities as members of a family, a school, and a community
• follow safety rules and describe ways to obtain emergency help 

Introduction includes: 

Teacher Notes:

• Introduction
• Novel Summary
• Learning Outcomes
• Author Biography
• How to Use This Unit
  • Reading Partners
  • Activity Cards
  • Booklets
  • Whole Novel Activities
• Teacher In-Put Suggestions
  • Questions for Discussion
  • Vocabulary
  • Extension Activities 

Chapter Questions

Students will need a dedicated place to record their answers, as the chapter‑question pages are not designed for writing directly on them. Before beginning the author study, set students up with a workbook or folder system so their responses stay organized and easy to assess.

• 2 pages of questions for each chapter
  • Comprehension
  • Word Study
  • Creative
  • Journal  

Novel Extension Activities

Half page activity cards for learning centers. Students would need additional notebook or paper.

• Worksheets:
  • Story Report
  • Personality Chart
  • Venn Diagram 

• Whole Novel Activities
  1. Story Report
  2. Venn Diagram
  3. Personality Chart
  4. Saturday’s Here! – Character
  5. Poems Please
  6. A Picture is Worth…
  7. Asking Questions
  8. Make a Mobile
  9. Write a Letter
  10. Movie Advertisement

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