the poetry of the trees. Draw a picture of Terabithia as you imagine it to be.
• What is a hippie?: Jess’s mom and many of his classmates call Miss Edmunds a hippie. Research what a hippie is, and decide for yourself whether or not Miss Edmunds fits that description. After that, decide whether you think being a hippie is a good or bad thing and why Jess’s parents and his classmates might think it’s a bad thing.
• “Free to Be . . .You and Me”: Find the words to the 1972 song “Free to Be . . .You and Me” that Miss Edmunds sings when she first meets Leslie. Then, make a picture book about the importance of being yourself by using the lyrics and your own illustrations.
• Washington, D.C., landmarks: When Jess is driving into Washington with Miss Edmunds, he recognizes all the landmarks, “looking surprisingly the way the books had pictured them.” Imagine you are planning a trip to Washington. Research the landmarks. Then, make a simple map for yourself showing where these landmarks are in relation to one another. Be sure to include the two places Jess visited: the National Gallery and the Smithsonian.
• Make a trail mix: In Terabithia, Jess and Leslie snack on crackers and dried fruit. You can make your own special snack— a trail mix—to bring with you when you visit your own special place or places. While you can vary the mix based on what you like and have available, here is a basic recipe to get you started: Combine equal parts peanuts and/or any kind of nut you like (just be sure that you and whoever else will be eating the trail mix are not allergic to what you use), dried fruit (such as raisins, dried apricots, dates, figs, prunes), and chocolate candies (chocolate chips and/or M&M’s® work nicely) in an unbreakable container or plastic bag. Carry it to your own special place and enjoy!
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