BT+Quickwrites

__Bridge to Terabithia__ journals and quickwrites are a way for you to connect with the literature piece and discuss ideas with your literature circle. The purpose of the journals are for you to record your thoughts, ideas, observations, and questions as you read. Some posts will ask you to provide a quick response on the wiki while others will ask for a more thoughtful journal entry in your spiral notebook. Make sure to observe the directions and due dates!

__Chapters 1 - 2__ Personal Journal: //Mr. Aarons seems to ignore Jess. Do you ever feel ignored? If, so, how does it make you feel? Describe when it has happened.//

Wiki Response: //Jess was so motivated by his goal to win the race at school that he rose early each day to practice. Have you ever practiced hard for something in which you wanted to be successful? If so, please describe the situation.// Please respond here:

I have studied to get a perfect 500% on my math CST. I will still keep on studying to reach my goal. (Nayelie T)

﻿ I am motivating myself to get 600% in my CST these year and practicing in home to reach my goal. (Marlene)

I have studied to get 500% on my CST on science and math, For this year.(Bianka)

I have motivated myself to be a better drawer. Each day after I finish my homework I draw.(Arthur)

I have studied to get 6.0 in reading by the end of the year. (Angel)

﻿I have a goal to get 500 % on my math CST. I will study my hardest to reach my goal.(Juan)

I have motivated myself to be a better baseball player so when I'm older I could be a professional baseball player. (Jesus G)

I have motivated myself to a great soccer player because when I'm older I want to be a pro soccer player. (Fernando E.)

I have motivated myself to pass my CST's and get a higher reading level.(Citlalli)

I have studied very hard this year to pass my CST's and by the end of these year to get to 6.0 on my AR level.(ashley)

I studied hard enough to get proficient on the ELA CSTs.(ariel)

__Chapters 3 - 4__ Describe what you did in the weekly challenge activity. What did you re-use? How did you re-use it? What did you think of the challenge?

I reused a plastic bottle by filling it up with water when I was done with it. I thought the challenge was very easy and fun.

I reused a water bottle by filling it up with water again, I thought the challenge was easy.

I reused plastic bottles by putting water again, I think the challenge was easy and fun to do.

I reuse d a plastc bottle by filling it up again, I think the challenge was so easy.

I reused a water bottle by filling it up with water agian, it is really easy. (Juan)

In reused Plastic bages, and water bottles. I think the challenge was fun. (Ashley)

I reused a water bottle to put some juice in it. I think the challenge is important because recycling, reusing, and reducing is fun. (Citlalli)

I reused plastic bags so they won't run out and then you have to go to the store and buy new one's﻿.(Fernando E.)

I reused plastic bags so they won't cut down trees.(Jesus G.)

I reused wood by bulding a fort to play with everyday it made me happy whenever I went in there. It felt good reusing wood. (Arthur)

__ ﻿Chapters 5 - 7 __ The peace and security of Terabithia were constantly threatened by the imaginary giants who stalked the kingdom. It was all Jess and Leslie could do to keep their Terabithians safe from harm. But they knew there was also a very real giant in their lives, and her name was Janice Avery. In chapter 5, Janice was their arch enemy, one on whom they had sworn revenge to right the wrong done to May Belle and her precious Twinkies. But by the end of chapter 7, Leslie considered her to be half of a friend. Discuss with your group: //What caused this change from enemy to friend?//

Personal Journal: Christmas is approaching and Jess is thinking about what how to use the money his father had given him. He wanted to buy Leslie the gift she deserved but he wouldn't have enough money to buy presents for his family. When he saw the sign for free puppies, he knew he had found the perfect gift. Leslie's gift for Jess was equally as special: the watercolors he longed to have. //When you give gifts, do you try to think about what the other person would most appreciate or do you just buy what you see?// //What is the most special gift you have given? Who did you give it to and why was it special?// //Is there a gift you would most like to give someone but you can't, either because of the cost or practical reasons? Explain who and what.//

__ Chapters 8 - 10 __ The rushing waters of the creek that marked the entrance to Terabithia brought Jess great fear. He did not want to use the rope to cross over into their kingdom, and it was only Leslie's fearlessness that prodded him on. He did not want to be afraid, but he was, and felt as if he were made with "a great piece missing," Jess thought he might be able to overcome his fear of the rushing water if Leslie could teach him how to swim. If he could face his fear and just "grab that old terror by the shoulders and shake the daylights out of it," the fear would vanish. He did not want to be paralyzed by his fear.

Personal Journal: Do you have fears? Many people do. Some are afraid of loud noises. Others fear snakes, spiders, and mice. Some fear high places, while others fear small, closed spaces. Some people may be so afraid of failing, they don't even try something new. Nearly everyone has something that brings a feeling of fear. Write a paragraph describing what you are afraid of. How did you learn you were afraid of it? Was there a certain situation you faced? What happens when you encounter this fear? How do you help yourself (running away, closing your eyes, etc).

After each group member has had a chance to journal, discuss ways people can overcome or eliminate certain fears. One thing that sometimes makes fears disappear is simply talking to other people about it. Post a group quickwrite below.

People can eliminate fears by taking a deep breath, thinking positive about their fear, or just facing it to overcome it. (Nayelie, Marlene, Bianka, Arthur, and Angel)

People can eliminate fears by staying away from them or say "it's only in my mind.(Jesus,Fernando, Ashley,Juan,Citllali,Ariel)

__ Chapters 11 - 13 __ Quickwrite: Leslie was well-suited to the imaginary world of Terabithia, and Jess was in awe of her ability to behave like a royal ruler. Her comfort with the role of nobility was evident in the manner in which she walked, planned activities, and spoke. Her speech was full of the poetic language of a true queen, and Jess tried to emulate her regal style as best he could. Remember some of these royal words? //This is a time of greatest joy.// //We've been away for many years. How do you suppose the kingdom has fared in our absence?// //We must have courage, my king. It may indeed be so!// //Thy sword, sire.// //Arise, arise, King of Terabithia, and let us proceed into our kingdom.//

As a group, can you "translate" these normal sentences into the poetic and regal language of Terabithia? This will take a lot of imagination and cooperation! Choose 6 phrases to translate. Write your Terabithian phrase below it.

It's time to eat. It's time to eat my lord. This place is special. This place is special my lord. It's raining. It's raining my lord. You are acting silly. You are silly my lord. I'm tired. Are you tired my lord. Let's plan a party! Do you want to party my lord. Listen to that bird sing.

I missed you.

It's been a long time since we've been here.

It is a secret. My King I shall not tell you because it is a secret. (A.M) Watch out! My King watch out for that creature! (M.A) Please be quiet. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">My King please be quiet and hear. (M.A)

I can't go with you today. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">I ashamed to tell you my King that I will not be able to accompany you today. {:N.T:} See you tomorrow! <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">I shall see you tomorrow when the sun is up and happy and when the sky is blue like a blue bird. {B.R} What time is it? <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">King shall I ask you the time of today. (Arthur)