Name___________________________ Bridge to Terabithia rubrics

Layer 1 — Option 1 (Vocabulary Flash Cards)

Includes set of 6 vocabulary flashcards. (1 point) Vocabulary flashcards are completed neatly and are easy to read. (1

point) Vocabulary flashcards include: vocabulary word, definition, and a

sentence including the word. (8 points) Total: ________/10 points

Option 2 (Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle) All 6 vocabulary words are used in the crossword puzzle. (1 point) Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle is completed neatly and is easy to read. (1

point) Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle includes: vocabulary words appropriately

intersecting, definitions used as clues, and an answer key. (8 Points) Total: _________/10 points

Layer 2 — (Postcard to a Character)

Followed all directions: the postcard is written from you to a character in the novel, the stamp represents the setting, the address is to a specific character in the novel, message includes one important incident and 5 details, some specific indication of your opinion of the book is included, tack on a postscript (P.S.), the picture side has an attractive drawing with the title of the book and the author’s name. (6 points)

Postcard is completed neatly and is easy to read and free from conventional errors. (4 points)

Total: _________/10 points

Layer 3 — Option 1 (Imaginary World)

Imaginary world includes an illustrated and colored picture of your world—think of Jess’s artistic talent. (10 points)

Imaginary world also includes a written description of your world—think of Leslie’s creative use of words and imagery. (10 points)

Written description is at least ½ page typed (double spaced and is free from conventional errors. (10 points)

Total: _________/30 points

Option 2 (Alternate Ending) Additional chapter to Bridge to Terabithia includes how is Jess coping with

Name___________________________ Bridge to Terabithia rubricsthe loss of Leslie, who is ruling Terabithia now, does Jess make new friends, what is happening in Jess’ family, an any other additional information. (15 points)

Additional chapter is creative and has a name. (5 points) Chapter should be at least 1 paged typed (double spaced) and is free

from conventional errors. (10 points) Total: _________/30 points