Bridge to Terabithia Literature Guide, 151 fully reproducible, READY-TO-GO pages of student coursework, quizzes, tests, and teacher guides aligned with the grades 4-5 Common Core and NCTE/IRA grade English Language Arts content standards. Designed for as much or as little teacher instruction or intervention as you desire, students will be able to self-direct their study in many cases, making it perfect for in-person or distance learning. Please note, however, that this product is a PDF only and will need modification for use in Google Classroom.
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This Bridge to Terabithia teaching guide includes:
- Pre-Reading Ideas and Activities to introduce the context of the novel, including writing prompts and curricular, hands-on projects
- Informational Focus: Historical Context of the Novel - a brief look at the historical aspect of the 1970s, followed by comprehension questions (RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.4; RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.4)
- Informational Focus: The National Gallery of Art and The Smithsonian - mentioned in the novel, a look at these two national treasures, followed by comprehension questions (RI.4.1, RI.4.4; RI.5.1, RI.5.3, RI.5.4)
- Anticipation Activity on the Qualities of a Friend
- Biography on Author Katherine Paterson, followed by comprehension questions (RI.4.1, RI.4.4; RI.5.1, RI.5.3, RI.5.4)
- List of Vocabulary from the novel (L.4.6; L.5.6)
- List of Vocabulary with definitions (L.4.6; L.5.6)
- List of Allusions and Terminology from the novel
- Active Reading: Note-Taking and Summarizing activity to be used with each chapter during reading
- Chapter Questions - questions given by chapter to help guide and assess comprehension and analysis of the reading
- CCSS Reading: Literature Focus Activities on
- Similes in Prose (RL.4.4, L.4.5.A; RL.5.4, L.5.5.A)
- Details and Examples (RL.4.1; RL.5.1)
- Character Analysis - Inference (RL.4.2, RL.4.3; RL.5.2, RL.5.3)
- Setting Analysis (RL.4.3; RL.5.3)
- Point of View (RL.4.6; RL.5.6)
- The Parts of the Story (RL.4.5; RL 5.5)
- Symbolism (RL.4.4, RL.4.9; RL.5.4)
- CCSS Language Focus Activities on
- Relative Pronouns (L.4.1A; L.5.3A)
- Identifying and Using Active Voice
- Using Quotation Marks (L.4.2B; L.5.2D)
- May I Help You? Modals (L.4.1C, L.5.1)
- Using Hyphens and Dashes
- The Progressive Form of Verbs (L.4.1B, L 5.1)
- Parallel Structure
- Verb Power! (L.5.1C)
- Sentence Structure
- The Way You Talk (L.5.3B)
- Proofreading Practice
- CCSS Writing Focus Activities on
- My Opinion (W.4.1; W.5.1)
- Writing a Narrative (W.4.3, W.4.3.B, SL.4.4; W.5.3, W.5.3.B)
- CCSS Speaking and Listening Focus: Reader's Theater (SL.4.4, SL.4.5, W.4.3.A; SL.5.6, W.5.3A)
- Vocabulary Review Crossword Puzzles (2)
- Chapter Quizzes
- Two Final Exams - one entirely Multiple Choice
- Post-Reading Informational Focus on Grief and Loss, followed by comprehension questions (RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.4; RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.4)
- Post-Reading Activity: Movie Connection
- Essay and Writing Prompts and Ideas
- Teacher Guide with Sample Agenda, Novel Summary, Project and Writing Rubrics, and complete Answer Key
- Common Core Alignment Documentation for Grades 4-5
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