Buidling Bridges

Yesterday, we began reading our first novel of the year as a class: Bridge to Terabithia. We will be reading about 1 chapter a day over the next several weeks. As we read, we'll be analyzing characters' traits and motives, making inferences, and studying the author's techniques. All of these activities meet the Indiana State Academic Standards. More importantly, though, this is a story that sticks with the reader. Many of the children are already familiar with the book, and that's okay. I am asking that they not spoil it for anyone who has not read or heard the book. Also, if your child has not already seen the movie, I would ask that she/he wait until we are finished with the book. We will most likely watch the movie as a class when we are done reading. There may, on occasion, be reading homework if the daily assignment is not finished in class. In any event, please ask your child about the book and spark a wonderful discussion about this truly timeless story of friendship and growing up.