This document outlines rubrics for a Bridge to Terabithia assignment with three layers or options. Layer 1 involves creating vocabulary flashcards or a crossword puzzle with 6 vocabulary words from the novel. Layer 2 is making a postcard from a character's perspective. Layer 3 has two options - creating an illustrated and described imaginary world, or writing an additional chapter as an alternate ending to the story. Each option is worth a certain number of points based on included elements and quality.

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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 the 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)

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Bridge to Terabithia rubrics
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