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Bridge to Terabithia
Introduction:
Sometimes our first encounter with someone new doesn't always go
well. This is the situation that Jesse and Leslie experience upon meeting in Bridge
to Terabithia. Through mutual talents and interests they overcome that first
impression to become best friends. In order to truly appreciate their friendship,
you will explore the times, events, and interests that brought Jesse and Leslie together.
Task:
Your job is to discover and learn some connections to the places,
events, and times mentioned in the novel. You will creatively display your
information on a piece of our classroom "bridge" to Terabithia.
Process:
1. Choose links from the resource section to research.
2. Find information and pictures that can help you explain what
you learned to the class.
3. Plan your creative piece for the bridge.
Resources: (Under Construction)
Vietnam
War
Smithsonian Institute
Hippies 1970's
Washington
Monument
Narnia
National Gallery of Art
Evaluation:
Students will be evaluated on the creativity of their bridge piece and
the clarity of their class presentation.
Conclusion:
After completing this assignment, students should have a more
complete understanding of the concepts mentioned in the novel, Bridge to Terabithia.
Authors: Kara Caforio, Amy Murray, Sharon Specht, & Freida Ward
Created: October 8, 1999