Bridge to Terabithia: Chapters 5

Monday, January 4, 2010

Chapters 5 - 9 Part 1

Read chapters 5 to 9. Then as a group respond to the following question.

Review the following vocabulary before you read.

VOCABULARY PREVIEW
complacent adj. self-satisfied
dregs n. last leftovers
dumbfounded adj. shocked; speechless
foundling n. orphan
garish adj. showy; tacky
parapets n. castle walls
regicide n. murder of a king or queen
speculation n. thinking; wondering
vile adj. evil; foul; filthy
1. How do Jess and Leslie get even with Janice Avery?

2. What gifts do Jess and Leslie exchange at Christmas? How is each gift especially
appropriate for the receiver?

3. Compare the reactions of Jess and Leslie to the Easter church service. How does
each reaction expand your understanding of the character?
Responding

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