Bridge+to+Terabithia


 * Urbanek Discussion**

Assignment 1 1. Create a Google Document titled "Bridge _ " 2. Create an imaginary land, including a description of what it looks like. Tell what the laws would be and who inhabits this land.

Assignment 2 1. On your Google document you created in assignment 1, answer the following question. Be sure you are using the Better Answers format, and answering the question in complete sentences/paragraphs. Some teachers possess special qualities that help them make an important difference in the lives of students. What qualities might make a teacher special to his or her students? 2. Check out a book and get the Active Reading worksheet (Mrs. Claus' class, get your book/worksheet from your pocket of the red pocket chart on the closet doors) 3. Read chapters 1-4. Follow the directions on the Active Reading page. While reading, write down any words you don't know, anything you don't understand, any predictions you make, or connections you can make. I will expect to see at least 5 sticky notes in your book. 4. Define the following words, be sure to list what page it is on in the book, and use it in a 5th grade quality sentence
 * Due Oct 1 (But we will begin discussing chapter one on Monday, September 27)**

falter

hypocritical

muddled

pandemonium

Assignment 3


 * **Activity** || **Due Date** ||
 * On your Bridge # Google document, write a letter to Katherine Patterson, the author of this book. What are some questions you'd like to ask her? Label this "Assignment 3 Letter" || Due Tuesday ||
 * Read Chapter 5
 * Add at least 2 sticky notes to your book - note words you don't know, connections or predictions you made, questions you had
 * On your Google document, define the word __//vigorously//__, write what page you found it on, and use it in a fifth grade quality sentence that makes it clear you understand what the word means || We will discuss this chapter in group on Wednesday ||
 * Read Chapter 6
 * Add at least 2 sticky notes to your book - note words you don't know, connections or predictions you made, questions you had
 * On your Google document, define the word __//grieve//__, write what page you found it on, and use it in a fifth grade quality sentence that makes it clear you understand what the word means || We will discuss this chapter in group on Thursday ||
 * Read Chapter 7 *
 * Add at least 2 sticky notes to your book - note words you don't know, connections or predictions you made, questions you had
 * On your Google document, define the word //__reluctant__//, write what page you found it on, and use it in a fifth grade quality sentence that makes it clear you understand what the word means || We will discuss this chapter in group on Friday ||
 * Pick up the worksheet "Active Reading: Bridge to Terebithia Chapters 5-9." Fill this out while you are reading. || Due Friday ||
 * Read Chapter 8
 * Add at least 2 sticky notes to your book - note words you don't know, connections or predictions you made, questions you had


 * On your Google document, define the word //__complacent__//, write what page you found it on, and use it in a fifth grade quality sentence that makes it clear you understand what the word means || We will discuss this chapter in group on Monday ||

Assignment 4

October 11-18
 * Assignment || Due Date ||
 * Read Chapter 9
 * Add at least 2 sticky notes to your book - note words you don't know, connections or predictions you made, questions you had
 * On your Google document, define the word //__sporadically__//, write what page you found it on, and use it in a fifth grade quality sentence that makes it clear you understand what the word means. This sentence needs to be added to your "Bridge #" Google Document. || Tuesday, October 12 ||
 * Answer the following questions in your "Bridge #" Google Document. Make sure you use the Better Answers Format. This should be clearly labeled "Assignment 4"

1. What does Judy mean when she tells Jess and Leslie that she is stuck? 2. Explain why this chapter is called The Evil Spell ? 3. What is the "flaw" that Jess recognizes in his own character and doesn't like. || Wednesday, October 13 ||
 * Read Chapter 10
 * Add at least 2 sticky notes to your book - note words you don't know, connections or predictions you made, questions you had
 * On your Google document, define the word **__liberated,__** write what page you found it on, and use it in a fifth grade quality sentence that makes it clear you understand what the word means. || Monday, October 18 ||
 * Most people have experienced fear in their lives. Make a list of ten things that you are afraid of, placing the things you fear most at the top of your list. Be ready to compare your fears with those of your classmates. We will be discussing the potential of fear to both help you and hinder you.

This list should be made in your "Bridge #" Google Document. || Monday, October 18 ||


 * ** Assignment 5 ** || Due Date ||
 * Read Chapter 11-12
 * Add at least 2 sticky notes to your book - note words you don't know, connections or predictions you made, questions you had
 * On your Google document, define the word **__accusation (chapter 11) __** write what page you found it on, and use it in a fifth grade quality sentence that makes it clear you understand what the word means. || Wednesday, October 20 ||
 * Pretend that you are going to interview one of the characters from your book. Make up a list of questions that you would like to ask them. This should be done in your "Bridge #" Google document, and clearly marked "Assignment 5." || Thursday, October 21 ||
 * Read Chapter 13
 * Add at least 2 sticky notes to your book - note words you don't know, connections or predictions you made, questions you had
 * On your Google document, define the word **__solemn ,__** write what page you found it on, and use it in a fifth grade quality sentence that makes it clear you understand what the word means. || Friday, October 22 ||
 * Answer the following questions in your "Bridge #" Google Doc. Make sure they are clearly marked "Assignment 5."

Claus Discussion
 * 1) Jess remarks that Leslie took him from the cow pasture to Terabithia and turned him into a king. What does Jess mean by this statement? Explain in your own words.
 * 2) At the end of the story we find that Jess is building a bridge to Terabithia. Why is this so important and what does it tell the reader about Jess?
 * 3) There are a number of steps involved when grieving a loved one. The first step is denial, the second is anger and the final step is acceptance allowing the individual to move on with their life yet feeling "richer" for having known that person. Identify when these steps occurred with Jess. || Friday, October 22 ||