Bridge to Terabithia
Bridge to Terabithia is a fantastic story about two best friends, Josh and Leslie. They are
in Grade 4, but this story is best done with students in Grades 5 or 6 because of the
intricacies of the plot.
The two main characters in Bridge to Terabithia met in school, where they both liked
running. They had a very strong friendship and they created a special place in the woods
for themselves, which they called Terabithia. Because of a terrible accident, Leslie is
killed and this changes Josh forever.
The novel study guide for Bridge to Terabithia helps you to introduce the novel to
students of all reading abilities. It is designed for use in a mixed ability classroom and by
using the suggestions, the teacher will not have any difficulty planning for class. The
study guide focuses on using oral and written language skills as well as developing
research skills. There are reproducible pages with classroom tested activities on the story
elements, such as plot, characterization, conflict and setting.
Sample pages from the novel study guide for Bridge to Terabithia
Chapter 2
1. What kind of animals did Jess like to draw? Give an example.
2. Why wouldn't he show his drawings to his dad?
3. What did his teachers think of his drawing?
4. What did Jess think of Miss Edmunds? Why?
5. How was she different from the other teachers?
6. What happened differently the next morning when he went out to run?
Creative Writing
Activity 1
Create a one-page brochure encouraging people to be
good friends.
Include as a portion of the piece a definition of friendship
and a list of the necessary components for a "good"
friendship.
Creative Writing
Activity 7
Most people have fears in their lives. What is your biggest
fear? What can do you to lessen this fear?
Write a journal entry about your fears and what you can
do about them?
Integrated Studies
Activity 2
How were Jess and Leslie alike?
How were they different?
Use a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast the two
characters.
Write two paragraphs in which you tell how they were the
same and how they were different.
Grammar
Activity 2
Rewrite this paragraph as a conversation:
Jess asked Leslie why Janice was crying. Leslie said
that Janice was a very unfortunate person. Jess wanted to
know why. She said that Janice had told her friends her
father beat her. Jess laughed and said that he didn't think
that was true. Leslie said he really beat her and Janice
didn't want everyone to know.
Research
Activity 1
What were the traditional roles for males and females?
Make a list of jobs that were not available for men and
women 50 years ago.
Make a list of jobs that are not available to men and women today.
How has gender stereotyping changed with regards to the
work force?
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