Contextual Classroom

This discussion guide for the novel Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson provides questions for each chapter to promote student critical thinking and participation. There are 88 questions total covering a variety of topics such as characterization, plot points, literary devices, and opinions.

This activity packet accompanies the Teaching Respect PowerPoint presentation also on Contextual Classroom. This packet challenges students to develop their understanding of respect. Students must record their personal definition of what "respect" means and then expand their definitions through partner work, class discussion, and a video clip all about respect.

This lesson using the short (4:40 min) student-given TedTalk "We are all Different- That's Awesome" by Cole Blakeway fosters reflection and discussion around embracing differences in others. Perfect for elementary or middle school character education or themed discussion on differences, empathy, and acceptance. No prep necessary. Download and you're ready to go! All materials provided with engaging questions for students to discuss with partner, group, or whole class. Can modify to your liking

This document provides 21 vocabulary words from the novel The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, which student readers may need to know to enhance their understanding of the text. Parts of speech and multiple definitions are provided for each word.