Description
Jess Aarons wanted to become the fastest runner in the fifth grade, and to achieve this goal, Jess practices all summer. But when Leslie Burke shows up in school, Jess discovers he is only the second fastest runner. In spite of this, Leslie and Jess become close friends. Together they create an imaginary kingdom called Terabithia where Leslie is queen and Jess learns to be king. Together Leslie and Jess explore the limits of their imaginary kingdom. Then one day, while Jess is away, Leslie dies in a tragic accident. Now, without Leslie, he must go out into the world for both of them, realizing what he has learned from her about facing his fears.
The Bridge to Terabithia Digital Download Literature Study Guide
Formatted with your Middle School grade student in mind, Progeny Press language arts study guides divide the book into writing assignments and lessons that strengthen their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and refine their critical analysis and writing skills. Each Progeny Press novel study accomplishes all of this without busy work that can drain the fun out of reading and literature! Kids have loved using Progeny Press ELA curriculum in homeschool, co-ops, and private schools around the world for over 30 years!
What The Bridge to Terabithia ELA Digital Study Guide provides your Middle School student with:
ELA Built for Ages 11–14 • Grades 6–8
Our faith-based literature study guide helps students strengthen their reading and comprehension skills through engaging, age-appropriate activities.
About the Author: Explore the life and writing legacy of Katherine Paterson.
Vocabulary: Boost your vocabulary through engaging activities, building a solid understanding of the words throughout the book.
Literary Techniques: Examine the art of storytelling with practical literary techniques. Analyze context, characterization, and foreshadowing. Understand similes, how to use a dictionary, metaphor, catch irony, and play with antonyms.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Navigate and examine family, choices, facing fear, seeking comfort, dealing with peer pressure, understanding revenge, the role of the church, the message of Jesus, handling death and grief, and building bridges between people.
Activities and Writing Assignments: Research 1960s-70s, engage in writing, enjoy music, mapping, reading, wordsearches, going on field trips, crafting eulogy, understanding elegy poetry, and express yourself through art.
Suggestions for Further Reading: Continue the adventure with a reading list of more books by Katherine Paterson and discover other books that tie in with, or are similar to, Bridge to Terabithia.
What Will You Need?
A Complete Language Arts Experience with Progeny Press
- A copy of The Bronze Bow
- A Bible (digital or physical)
- A dictionary (child-friendly or online)
This flexible homeschool resource includes open-ended discussions and optional writing activities that support foundational ELA skills without overwhelming young learners.
Designed for YOU
- Homeschool families looking for Christian literature curriculum
- Schools looking for high quality ELA materials
- Parents wanting to build reading comprehension and character
- Co-ops and small group instruction
These guides work well on their own or alongside your preferred grammar and phonics program.
Features and Benefits FAQ - Progeny Press ELA PDF Study Guide:
Why Schools & Families Love Our Study Guides:
- Faith-Based Curriculum: Rooted in Christ-Centered faith, Progeny Press study guides help students learn in an environment that aligns with their faith.
- Proven Success: Our unit studies have been trusted by homeschool families, co-ops, and Christian schools for over 30 years.
- Adaptable and Fluid: Our ELA curriculum is suitable for varying learning styles and adaptable to different teaching methods and student needs.
- Detailed Lesson Plans: Each lesson plan integrates faith-based perspectives with literature analysis, building both academic and spiritual growth.
- Engaging Activities: Keep students engaged with activities that reinforce key concepts and encourage deeper understanding.
- Comprehensive Coverage: Covers major literary works, including classic and contemporary texts and authors.
- Parent and Teacher Resources: Progeny Press provides additional resources and tips to help parents and teachers facilitate learning in their children.
Digital Format Details:
- Download instantly—no shipping required
- Works on Mac, PC, and most tablets
- Fillable form fields allow on-screen answers or easy printing
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Note: Mobile devices may require an alternative app that supports and saves fillable form fields and interactive features. - Conveniently print what you need, when you need it
- Print the whole ELA study guide at once
- Print single literature lessons or pages as the student completes them
- Print multiple copies of the entire curriculum study guide for classroom sets
All of Progeny Press' language arts PDF download unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview!
