Bridge to Bridge to TerabithiaTerabithiaKatherine PatersonKatherine Paterson

VocabularyVocabulary► 1. primly – precise or proper; formal, neat, trim1. primly – precise or proper; formal, neat, trim► 2. pandemonium – a place characterized by uproar and noise, 2. pandemonium – a place characterized by uproar and noise,

chaos, chaos, ► 3. repulsive – disgusting, tending to repel or drive off3. repulsive – disgusting, tending to repel or drive off► 4. consolation – something that consoles or comforts in time of 4. consolation – something that consoles or comforts in time of

grief, relief, solace, supportgrief, relief, solace, support► 5. regicide – the killing of a king, one who kills the king5. regicide – the killing of a king, one who kills the king► 6. speculation – a conclusion, opinion, or theory reached by 6. speculation – a conclusion, opinion, or theory reached by

speculatingspeculating► 7. dregs – the sediment of a liquid, trash, a small amount, 7. dregs – the sediment of a liquid, trash, a small amount,

residueresidue► 8. complacent – self satisfied, content, smugness, unworried, 8. complacent – self satisfied, content, smugness, unworried,

contentcontent► 9. sporadically – occurring at irregular intervals, having no 9. sporadically – occurring at irregular intervals, having no

pattern, widespread, once in a whilepattern, widespread, once in a while► 10. liberated – to set free, to release, freethinking, open-10. liberated – to set free, to release, freethinking, open-

mindedminded► 11. consciousness – capable of thought, realization, notice11. consciousness – capable of thought, realization, notice► 12. retrieved – to get back, regain, fetch, recover, rescue, 12. retrieved – to get back, regain, fetch, recover, rescue,

reclaimreclaim► 13. piteously – pathetic, compassionate, sadly, heartbreakingly13. piteously – pathetic, compassionate, sadly, heartbreakingly

Journal responsesJournal responsesAfter Ch. 1 – 4After Ch. 1 – 4

1. When Jess meets Leslie, he isn’t sure if she is a 1. When Jess meets Leslie, he isn’t sure if she is a girl or a boy. Do you think boys and girls can be girl or a boy. Do you think boys and girls can be good friends?good friends?

2. Is Jess motivated by a sense of fairness or by 2. Is Jess motivated by a sense of fairness or by his anger at Gary when he stand up for Leslie at his anger at Gary when he stand up for Leslie at the running races? the running races?

3. Jess writes about football as a hobby, but he 3. Jess writes about football as a hobby, but he really hates it. Why do students sometimes act really hates it. Why do students sometimes act this way and hide their real interests?this way and hide their real interests?

Fantasy Animal

1. Click on the link above to bring you to Google.

2. Once there, type in “elfwood”

3. Then click on link for fantasy art/animals.

Journal ResponseJournal ResponseAfter Ch. 5 - 8After Ch. 5 - 8

1. What do you think of Leslie’s plan 1. What do you think of Leslie’s plan to get even with Janice Avery?to get even with Janice Avery?

2. Do you think Jess wants May Belle 2. Do you think Jess wants May Belle to have a Barbie doll because he to have a Barbie doll because he really cares about her or because he really cares about her or because he feels guilty for leaving her out? feels guilty for leaving her out?

3. What do you think of the rule at 3. What do you think of the rule at Lark Creek Elementary about not Lark Creek Elementary about not mixing troubles at home with school? mixing troubles at home with school?

Journal ResponseJournal ResponseAfter Ch. 9 - 13After Ch. 9 - 13

1. When is it okay to be afraid?1. When is it okay to be afraid?

2. Do you think Jess needs a gut 2. Do you think Jess needs a gut transplant?transplant?

Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C.Plan a tour of Washington, D.C.Plan a tour of Washington, D.C.

Jess goes to visit Washington D.C. for a day. If you were Jess’s Jess goes to visit Washington D.C. for a day. If you were Jess’s tour guide, what would you do?tour guide, what would you do?

You need to plan a day’s worth of activities You need to plan a day’s worth of activities starting at 8 A.M. and ending at 8 P.M. starting at 8 A.M. and ending at 8 P.M.

Don’t forget to plan breakfast, lunch and dinnerDon’t forget to plan breakfast, lunch and dinner Include how long you will spend on each activityInclude how long you will spend on each activity Fill out appropriate sheet then print (click to link)Fill out appropriate sheet then print (click to link) You may include picturesYou may include pictures

Use the following sites to help find your information: click on each picture to Use the following sites to help find your information: click on each picture to bring you to a different site.bring you to a different site.

Story QuiltStory Quilt

• After you have finished reading the After you have finished reading the book, each student( yes, that means book, each student( yes, that means you) will have to draw a picture, an you) will have to draw a picture, an image, or a scene from the book on image, or a scene from the book on your quilt square.your quilt square.

• You must get your rough copy You must get your rough copy checked by your reading teacher. checked by your reading teacher.

• You may use watercolors or colored You may use watercolors or colored pencils on your final copy.pencils on your final copy.

Book ReviewBook Review

Write a book review about Write a book review about Bridge to Bridge to TerabithiaTerabithia

Should be at least ½ page typed and Should be at least ½ page typed and should include detailed information should include detailed information and explanationsand explanations

Be specific – characters, setting, Be specific – characters, setting, etc…etc…