Characters
This character loved to draw and was artistic.
Jesse
Janice stealing May Belle's Twinkies.
Character vs. character
Why did Jesse get up so early every morning in the summer?
To run in order to be the fastest in the 5th grade.
Define the word: peculiar
strange, unusual, different
Name of the family cow
Miss Bessie
This character was unique and full of life. They were friendly and ended up being the fastest runner in school.
Leslie
Jess feels bad about writing a fake letter to Janice.
Why does Jesse keep his drawing supplies under his bed and is scared to show his father?
Because he feels ashamed or embarrassed of his interest and feels his dad wouldn't approve.
Define the word: pandemonium
wild and crazy, a loud and disturbing event
Miss Edmunds took Jesse here.
Washington, Smithsonian, National Gallery
This person was a sibling to Jesse and could be a pest or aggravate him.
May Belle
Jesse and Leslie don't fit in at school. They are very different than everyone else.
Character vs. society
Why do Jess and Leslie create Terabithia?
To have a special place of their own where they can be who they want to be without judgement or ridicule.
Define the word: repulsive
disgusting, revolting, putrid
Name the puppy Jesse gave to Leslie for Christmas.
This adult character truly knew who Jesse was and took the time to motivate and encourage him.
Miss Edmunds
Janice picks on Jesse on the bus.
Character vs. character
There are multiple themes throughout the novel, which do you think is the most important and why?
Friendship
Fear
Death
Bullying
Define the word: britches
slang for pants
The author presents multiple themes in the novel. Name one you learned.
Friendship
Fear
This character did not seem to know much about Jesse and was very distant in the beginning of the novel. By the end of the novel they were a very important character for Jesse to lean on.
Mr. Aarons- Jesse's father
Leslie falls trying to cross the river and sadly dies.
Character vs. nature
Which two characters relationship changed the most throughout the novel?
Jesse and his dad or Jesse and May Belle
Define the word: regicide
The killing of a king
Katherine Paterson wrote this book for
Her son, David Lord Paterson