Bridge to Terabithia Journal Prompts

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Bridge to Terabithia Day One (#1) Well-developed paragraph (minimum)

 In chapter one you get to see a typical morning in the Aarons’ household.

Describe the family.

 What can you tell about the family from this scene in the kitchen?

Bridge to Terabithia Day One (#2) Well-developed paragraph (minimum)

 Describe Jesse’s hobby.

 What is your favorite pastime? Describe what you like about it and how it makes you feel.

Bridge to Terabithia Day One (#3) Well-developed paragraph (minimum)

 Describe how Jess and Leslie meet.

 Tell about a time you met someone who later became a good friend. What were your first impressions?

Bridge to Terabithia Day One (#4) Well-developed paragraph (minimum)

 How does Leslie come to be part of the running races (which have previously been boys only)?

 Tell about a time that you made a choice that you later came to regret.

Bridge to Terabithia Day One BONUS OPTION ONE

Define the vocabulary words below…

Scalding Nauseating Pandemonium Hypocritical Proverbial

Bridge to Terabithia Day One BONUS OPTION TWO

Find examples of figurative language in today’s reading. Include the sample, the page number, and correctly label it.

Bridge to Terabithia Day Two (#1) Well-developed paragraph (minimum)

 In chapter three you learn that Jess and Leslie have very different families.

Describe a few of those differences.

 Have you ever spent time with a friend and realized that their family is very different from yours? Tell about such a time, include details to help the reader see the differences.

Bridge to Terabithia Day Two (#2) Well-developed paragraph (minimum)

 Jess and Leslie are friends, but other kids tease them. How is a girlfriend different from a girl friend (and a boyfriend different from a boy friend)?

 Tell about a time that you had a friend of the other gender (a boy if you are a girl, a girl if you are a boy). Is it ever awkward? Why do you think some people like to tease?

Bridge to Terabithia Day Two (#3) Well-developed paragraph (minimum)

 Jess and Leslie create an imaginary land in the woods. Describe Terabithia.

 Tell about a time you had an imaginary world or friend. What was it like?

Why do you think you created this imaginary world or person?

Bridge to Terabithia Day Two (#4) Well-developed paragraph (minimum)

 In chapter four, May Belle wants to tag along with Jess and Leslie. How do they manage to keep her out of their plans?

 Tell about a time you wanted to tag along with an older brother/sister or friend. Or tell about a time your younger brother/sister wanted to tag along with you and your friends.

Bridge to Terabithia Day Three (#1) Answer in a well-developed paragraph

(minimum) (p.86)

 What fear does Jess have that seems to be causing a growing uneasiness in his life?

 Describe a fear or phobia that you have that has affected your life in some way. Explain how it has influenced your life.

Bridge to Terabithia Day Three (#2) Answer in a well-developed paragraph

(minimum) (p.94)

 Describe Jesse’s “perfect day” Where does he go? What does he do?

 Tell about a “perfect day” you have experienced. What was so special about it that it stands out above all other days in your memory?

Bridge to Terabithia Day Three(#3) Answer in a well-developed paragraph

(minimum) (p. 103)

 Describe Jess’s relationship with his dad. Do you think Jess is content with the way he and his dad interact with each other?

 Tell me about a relationship you have with a relative that is not the way you would like it to be in an ideal world.

Bridge to Terabithia Day Three (#4) Answer in a well-developed paragraph

(minimum) (p. 108)

 Tell about how Jess reacts to the news about Leslie.

 Describe how you reacted to some bad news in your life. Sometimes we do not react the way we expect.

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