Grade Level: 4-6


This Newberry Medal winner is a story of a special friendship between Jess Aarons and the new girl in town, Leslie Burke. One day tragedy strikes and Jess' world is changed forever. Novel by Katherine Paterson. Reproducible chapter questions, plus comprehension questions, a story summary, author biography, creative and cross curricular activities, complete with answer key. 77 pages.


Each chapter analysis is organized into three basic elements: Student Directives, Chapter Vocabulary, and Chapter Summary.


The Student Directives contain the main ideas in each chapter. They provide the students, working individually or in groups, with a framework for developing their summaries. Student Directives can also be used as group discussions.


The Chapter Vocabulary includes definitions of keywords from each chapter. To save time, students need only to copy, not look up, definitions.


A Chapter Summary for each chapter is included for teacher use and knowledge.


Throughout the guide Skill Pages and Tests are provided for to build an increased understanding of the book and to review student’s knowledge.


TABLE OF CONTENTS
Notes to the Teacher
Chapter 1 - Jesse Oliver Aarons
Chapter 2 - Leslie Burke
Chapter 3 - The Fastest Kid in the Fifth Grade
Chapter 4 - Rules of Terabithia - Part 1
Rules to Terabithia - Part 2
Chapter 5 - The Giant Killers
Test for Chapters 1-5
Chapter 6 - The Coming of Prince Terrien
Chapter 7 - The Golden Room
Chapter 8 - Easter
Chapter 9 - The Evil Spell
Chapter 10 - The Perfect Day
Test for Chapters 6-10
Chapter 11 - No!
Chapter 12 - Stranded
Chapter 13 - Building the Bridge
Test for Chapters 11-13
Chapter Summary & Vocabulary (Blackline Master)
Sample Cover Sheet
Answer Key