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