Bridge to Teribithia Summary Sheet Chapter 1

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1 Student Name Bridge to Teribithia Summary Sheet Chapter 1 Characters Write the names of any new characters that have been introduced and write two adjectives that would describe each. Put a star next to the members of Jesse s family so you remember who they are. Character Adjective Adjective Problem or Conflict Describe any problems you see developing for the main characters At the end of chapter 1, what is the effect of the large space between the paragraph that ends with OK, Momma, I m going. And the one that begins with It was May Belle I. To indicate a change in location II. To show the passage of time III. To introduce a flashback IV. To emphasize a humorous incident A I and II B I and IV C II and III D III and IV

2 Student Name Bridge to Terabithia Summary Sheet Chapter 2 Problems and Conflicts In this chapter we learn more about Jess from his relationship with his dad. Describe the conflicts Jess has with his dad. Character We meet Miss Edmunds in this chapter. Write three phrases the author uses to describe her. Support or refute (disagree) using text evidence. Jess is a popular boy at Lark Creek Elementary School.

3 Which of the following details would be most important to include in a summary of Chapter 2? I. Jess made peanut-butter sandwiches for dinner. II. Miss Edmunds liked Jess s drawings. III. Dad often slept in front of the TV. IV. Jess used a pail and stool for milking. A I and III B I and IV C II and III D III and IV

4 Student Name Bridge to Terabithia Summary Sheet Chapter 3 Problems and Conflicts In this chapter we get to know Leslie Burke. What conflicts did she cause when she started at Lark Creek Elementary School? Character We see another side of Jess in this chapter. What new character traits can you give him? Name two new traits you see and explain why you chose them. Which of the following best describes the narrator s point of view in Chapter 3? A None of the character s internal thoughts and feelings are directly revealed. B Only Mrs. Myers internal thoughts and feelings are directly revealed. C Only Jess s internal thoughts and feelings are directly revealed. D All of the characters internal thoughts and feelings are directly revealed.

5 Student Name Bridge to Terabithia Summary Sheet Chapter 4 Problems and Conflicts Jess and Leslie begin their friendship, but being friends with Leslie causes some problems for Jess. Write about a two of them. Character We get to know Leslie better and meet her parents in this chapter. How would you describe Leslie? How are her parents different from Jess s parents? Leslie gives Jess all of her books about Narnia (40). She did so because Narnia and Terabithia: A are both located on the same continent. B have similar characteristics. C were created by the same person. D all of the above

6 Student Name Bridge to Terabithia Summary Sheet Chapter 5 Problems and Conflicts Describe the conflict with Janice Avery and how Jess and Leslie solve it. Character Use three adjectives to describe Janice Avery. What words describe Jess and Leslie s actions in this chapter? Prediction Make a prediction about what happens next in the story. Will Janice get even with Jess and Leslie?

7 In the middle of Chapter 5, there is a change in location from the school to Terabithia. What effect does this have? A It gives the characters time and space to think of a plan. B It introduces a flashback that explains a key part of the plot. C It develops the conflict between the school and Terabithia. D all of the above

8 Student Name Bridge to Terabithia Summary Sheet Chapter 6 Problems and conflicts Christmas creates conflicts for Jess. What are they? Also, what is going on inside of Jess head that is upsetting him as well? Characters Choose three characters from this chapter. Next to each character, list a trait that would describe him or her. Below that trait, record the thoughts, words, or actions of that character that made you decide that trait. First character s name Character trait Thought, word, or action that made you think of that character trait: Second character s name Character trait Thought, word, or action that made you think of that character trait: Third character s name Character trait Thought, word, or action that made you think of that character trait:

9 Toward the end of Chapter 6, Jess s dad kicked at the floor dangerously near the track (63). How do you think Jess s dad is feeling? I. anxious II. frustrated III. enraged IV. discouraged A I and II B I and IV C II and III D II and IV

10 Student Name Bridge to Terabithia Chapter 6 Theme and Making Connections Read the statements below. They are themes that have been running through this novel. Based on your own life experience, rank each of them from MOST to LEAST important to you. Give a 1 to the statement that you agree with Most to a 6 for the statement that you LEAST agree with. Families are complicated School can be a tough place. Good friends are important. Having a special place of your own is good. It s important to have someone who accepts you as you are. Friends understand who you are. Choose one of the themes above. Write a paragraph explaining why you agree or disagree with that statement. What events in your own life have contributed to the way you feel? Do you think Jesse or Leslie feel the same way you do? Your response does not need to include private information. Read the following example: I feel a connection with families are complicated because there are complications in my family. I understand how Jesse feels about his sisters. I have an older brother and a younger brother. Sometimes my older brother teases me just like Jesse s sisters tease him. Other times he s really nice to me. Sometimes we get along great, and then two minutes later, we re fighting. Make sure you provide evidence from your own life as to why you agree or disagree.

11 Student Name Bridge to Terabithia Summary Sheet Chapter 7 Problems and conflicts There are many conflicts in this chapter. Explain three. Characters Jesse changes inside when he helps Bill and Leslie work on the Golden Room. Describe those changes. Leslie helps Janice Avery and changes as well. Describe how she changes.

12 In Chapter 7, Jess works on the Burkes house with Leslie s dad, Bill. Arrange their tasks into the correct order: I. patch the walls and paint them II. strip the old wallpaper off the living room wall III. rip out the boards that covered the fireplace IV. sand the floor to remove the black paint A III, I, II, IV B III, II, I, IV C IV, II, III, I D IV, III, II, I Jess s feelings about Bill change through this chapter. Write about how he feels about Bill at the beginning of the chapter, and then discuss what changes his mind.

13 Student Name Bridge to Terabithia Summary Sheet Chapters 8-9 Describe some of the conflicts contained in these chapters. Make sure you consider all types of conflict: character v. character, character v. self, character v. nature, and character v. society. Characters - Jesse s father comes into the milking shed when Jess and Leslie are in there. He is silent for a few minutes after Leslie leaves, but it seems as if he wants to say something to Jess. Read the scene again and write what you think Mr. Aarons is thinking at that point. How are Jess and Leslie different from each other in chapter 9?

14 Setting - the weather is part of the setting in Chapter 9. How does the weather shape the events in this chapter, and how does it shape the mood? Which of the following best describes the theme of Chapter 8? A Young people are often very concerned about what others think of them. B It is not easy for an adult to deal with losing his or her job. C It sometimes takes an outsider to make you question what you believe. D Children know how to have fun, even in the worst situations. Which quotation from Chapter 9 best supports the opinion that Leslie is more adventurous than Jess? A What I want to do is go to Terabithia, she said, looking out mournfully (87) B Naw. I d lose em in the mud. I ll just go barefoot. (88) C His stomach felt cold. Maybe we ought to forget it today. (88) D arise, king of Terabithia, and let us proceed into our kingdom. (89)

15 Student Name Bridge to Terabithia Summary Sheet Chapter 10 Conflict Although Jess is happy to be spending the day with Miss Edmunds, he has inner conficts. Explain three of the ways Jess is experiencing conflicts with himself during his day with Miss Edmunds. Character The title of this chapter is The Perfect Day. Explain why Jess would enjoy this day so much. Setting The rain again is part of the setting in this chapter. Explain how the mood of the chapter changes as the weather changes.

16 What are the effects of Chapter 10 on the story? I. It develops a supporting character. II. It introduces a new setting. III. It breaks the tension of the previous chapter. IV. It develops the antagonist s character. A I and II B I and IV C II and III D II and IV

17 Student Name Bridge to Terabithia Summary Sheet Chapter 11 Conflict In this chapter, Jess begins to feel his parents support. However, he has some internal conflict in that he has to handle Leslie s death. Describe these changes in Jess s life. Character Describe how Jesse s family changes during this difficult time for him. Setting Describe the mood of this chapter. When Jess hears about Leslie s death in Chapter 11, he keeps saying the word No over and over. This shows that Jess is: A in denial about Leslie s death. B upset with Leslie for going to Terabithia without him. C angry at Leslie because she fell. D all of the above

18 In Chapter 11, Did you ever see the buffalo hunt? (107) is written in italics. This shows that Jess is: A emphasizing these words. B imagining this dialogue. C saying this out loud. D whispering to Leslie.

19 Student Name Bridge to Terabithia Summary Sheet Chapter 12 Conflict Jess has a conflict with Bill, May Belle, and himself in this chapter. Describe some of these conflicts. Character Describe how Jess changes during this chapter. Which of the following best describes a central theme of Chapter 12? A Everyone reacts to the death of a person in his or her own way. B Little children often say thoughtless things. C Adults always know what to say when bad things happen. D When someone dies, it does not take long to get over it.

20 Student Name Bridge to Terabithia Summary Sheet Chapter 13 Conflict Jess has many internal conflicts in this chapter. Explain two of them. Character At the end of the story, Jess uses wood planks to build a solid bridge to Terabithia. Why do you think he does this? Why does he decide to share Terabithia with May Belle? What does this show us about how he is changing? What does the very last sentence of Chapter 13 show about Jess (128)? A He is still angry about Leslie s death. B He is learning how to have fun again. C He enjoys gossiping about other people. D He is mocking his little sister, May Belle.