Virginia+L

Bridge to Terabithia Monday, May 4, 2009 pages 1-18 **Passage Picker**

I enjoyed the second paragraph on page 16. I especially enjoyed the last sentence of the paragraph, //It seemed to him that he had been thought too big since the day he was born. // I liked it because I think it happens to some kids right now in modern day, and effects a lot of people's lives. Virginia Lee

_ Wednesday, May 6, 2009 pages 19-47 Discussion Director


 * Why does Jess keep his drawing supplies under his bed?
 * Why doesn't he dare to show his drawings to his dad?
 * During the first week of school, Jess begins to change his mind about getting to know Leslie. Why do you think he
 * changes his mind?
 * Think about if you were in Leslie's class. What would you think of her? Would you like her or not? Would you want her to be your friend? Why or why not?
 * Virginia Lee

1. He hides his supplies because he knows his dad doesn't like the drawing he does. He thinks it's a waste of time, money, and school education if Jess wants to be an artist. 2. His dad doesn't approve of it. And he also said things about it when Jess was little like, "What are those teachers teaching you at that dang school?! What am I putting my money into?! Who am I raising?! Jess was very upset. 3. Leslie's not a bad person and she's getting made fun of. I would want to help her too. She seems very nice too. why wouldn't Jess want to be her friend? 4. I WOULD DEFINETLY WANT TO BE HER FRIEND!!!-Sarah M.
 * 1) Jess keeps his drawing supplies under his bed because he does not want to have someone see them and make fun of his drawings.
 * 2) He does not want to show his drawings to his dad because

This is good Sarah. Now, Virginia, you need to respond to her comments. That is how you get the discussion going. ~Mrs. Best

Monday, May 11, 2009 pages 48-56 Connection Creator

In the reading that we've read so far, the book tells us that Janice Avery is a Bully. I think that many kids are affected by bullies every day and throughout the world. I think that Janice Avery is a bully that may have problems with her family life or other problems so that she feels the need to drop that anger at school by scaring people, especially people that are younger than her. I also think that the thing on many people's minds, especially those who are effected highly by that certain bully, is revenge, or payback. I don't think that people think about what Jesus would do and give into evil. Another problem that they don't think about is how the bully or unkind person will feel, and the affect after the action has been done. I think that this book so far relates to our lives very well!!! -Virginia Lee

<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 255);">Virginia I am the CC to day for pages 48-56. -Bell

<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Great connections Virginia. Bell, you could have just commented on this connection as well. I agree, bullying is still a real problem today. It AFFECTS all students. The EFFECT is that students are frightened. (Get the difference between those words?) I think the message is getting out though that it is not acceptable. If students don't confide in a teacher they cannot help with the problem. ~Mrs. Best

May 13, 2009 Pages 57-64 Artful Artist

Today I am the Artful Artist. I drew a picture of Leslie and Jess by Miss Bessie. Miss Bessie is the cow that Jess is milking. (Jess is the child with blond hair) Because it was winter during this part, I chose to draw the background as if it was snowing outside. I also drew Prince Terrien (the dog) because he was just introduced and he plays a big part in this book. I also chose to draw a milking stool and a bucket by Miss Bessie because Jess was going outside to milk her when he met up with Leslie. I liked being the Artful Artist for this part!!!

<span style="font-size: 130%; color: rgb(186, 33, 186);">



Great pic Virginia. It really looks like a cow!-Sarah Mai ___ <span style="color: rgb(112, 213, 109);"> <span style="color: rgb(186, 33, 186); font-size: 130%;">I love the picture Virgina!!!! -Nicole

<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-size: 130%;">I love this picture too!!! Mrs. Best <span style="color: rgb(112, 213, 109);">

May 15, 2009 pages 65-85 Word Wizard

Today I am the Word Wizard. I thought that these were some words that may have been a little difficult and the page that they are on...


 * <span style="color: rgb(112, 213, 109);">exiled - page 67 - I think it means "left out" - the dictionary says that it means "to send into exile; to banish"
 * <span style="color: rgb(112, 213, 109);">garish - page 69 - I think it means "gross"- the dictionary says that it means "too bright or ornamented"
 * <span style="color: rgb(112, 213, 109);">Virginia Lee
 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">

<span style="background-color: rgb(0, 125, 255);">May 18, 2009 pages 86-93 Super Summarizer

I am the Super Summarizer today. The name of this chapter is called "The Evil Spell." During this part of the book, Katherine Paterson explains that since it has so much, the water that Jess and Leslie cross gets very high. It is very wet when the two friends go outside, but they still decide to go bear-footed!!! When they get to the water and the rope on the tree, they have to put P. T.(a.k.a. Prince Terrien-Leslie's dog) in Leslie's coat. Another major thing in this chapter is that Jess thinks about how little gut he has, and that he would rather be born without an arm than to have no guts. At the end of this chapter, Jess is scared and can't sleep because he is scared that no matter how high the water is, Leslie will want to cross it. This was a very interesting chapter, and I am excited to see what will happen in the next chapter!!!! -Virginia Lee <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">

Good job! I really liked this paragraph. Nice work! Sarah Mai

<span style="font-style: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 0, 255); font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> May 22, 2009 pages 94-110 Passage Picker

This time I am the Passage Picker. The passage that I chose was the third paragraph on page 104...

//<span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128); font-size: 156%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-style: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Leslie-dead-girl friend-rope-broke-fell-you-you-you. The words popped in his head like corn against the sides of a popper. God-dead-you-Leslie-dead-you. He ran until he was stumbling but he kept on, afraid to stop. Knowing somehow that running was the onlything that could keep Leslie from being dead. It was up to him. He had to keep going.

I chose this paragraph because I think it is the main part of the book. I think that this is probably the most important paragraph in the whole entire book. I hope you agree with me!!-Virginia Lee <span style="font-style: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 130%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">

I would like to know WHY you thought it was the most important???? <span style="font-style: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 0, 255); font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; color: rgb(0, 0, 128);"> That was a really sad chapter when Leslie died. I felt bad for her family and Jess. -Nicole <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);"> - This was a depressing paragraph! Sarah Mai//

<span style="background-color: rgb(0, 255, 122); font-size: 120%;"> May 29, 2009 pages 111- 128(end) Discussion Director

After reading this book, I have come up with a few questions...


 * 1) <span style="background-color: rgb(0, 255, 122); font-size: 120%;">After reading this book, how would you grade this book from one to ten? (Ten being highest) Why?
 * 2) <span style="background-color: rgb(0, 255, 122); font-size: 120%;">What do you think would happen if Leslie hadn't died?
 * 3) <span style="background-color: rgb(0, 255, 122); font-size: 120%;">Do you think that Jess and Leslie would still be friends if Leslie hadn't died? For how long?
 * 4) <span style="background-color: rgb(0, 255, 122); font-size: 120%;">What was the main theme in this book? Give one example.
 * 5) <span style="background-color: rgb(0, 255, 122); font-size: 120%;">Did you think this was hard to understand in parts of this book? Why or why not?
 * 6) <span style="background-color: rgb(0, 255, 122); font-size: 120%;">How old do you think someone would have to be to read and understand this book? Why?
 * <span style="background-color: rgb(0, 255, 122); font-size: 120%;">Virginia Lee

I would grade this book a 9. I would think that the book would be better if she died so there is some dramatic affect. Yes. I think they would be friends forever. -Nicole


 * 1) I would definitely give it a ten!!!!! I would give it a ten because I love books with a lot of excitement. What I also liked about the book is that this book tells about friendship, and how a simple friendship can change a lot of people's lives.
 * 2) I think that if Leslie had not died, she and Jess would continue to make Terabithia more beautiful.
 * 3) I think they would stay friends forever!!!
 * 4) The main theme in this book is friendship. One example of friendship is how Leslie gave Jess the set of paints.
 * 5) No. I think Katherine Paterson did a great job explaining what was going on to make sure that the readers(us) were able to understand everything she was describing.
 * 6) I think that this book would be easy to understand for anybody grade 1+. This is because there is not much that anyone would not understand.
 * Virginia Lee

This book is a definate ten. The book wouldn't be special enough if Leslie didn't die. Oh, I believe they would be friends forever! Maybe even get married (even though it seems wierd.) Friendship obviously! Some of the parts were a little hard to understand. Our age and older. I don't think a second grader would like this book. Personaly, I don't think they could handle it. Nice questions. -Sarah Mai