Bridge to Terabithia Review

Front

Why did Jess go back to the creek?

Back

He was hoping to find some of his paints.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What lesson did Mrs. Myers teach Jess?

Back

Not to forget Leslie, and it is okay to remember her.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

In what part of the plot did Jess seem not to know that Leslie died?

Back

Rising action.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the climax of the novel?

Back

Jess stops pretending Leslie isn't dead and gains the strength to deal with his loss.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What happened during the falling action?

Back

Leslie's parents go to Pennsylvania and Jess takes care of PT.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

Define 'climax' in a story.

Back

The climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is the significance of the creek in the story?

Back

The creek represents a place of imagination and adventure for Jess and Leslie.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

How does Jess change throughout the story?

Back

Jess learns to cope with loss and grows emotionally stronger.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What role does Leslie play in Jess's life?

Back

Leslie is Jess's best friend who encourages him to be creative and brave.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What does Jess learn about friendship after Leslie's death?

Back

Jess learns that it's okay to grieve and remember friends who have passed.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3