The End of Terabithia

We have finally finished reading Bridge to Terabithia and the ending left us with mixed emotions. In stations today, students answered two constructed response questions in two different formats. First, students responded to a question on butcher paper, as pictured below. The question was: 

"Jess and Leslie seem to grow closer as they learn more about the differences with their families and beliefs. Why is this so." 

Next, students responded to the text in writing, then by recording their responses. This question was:
"At the end, Jess introduces Maybelle to the imaginary world of Terabithia. Why do you think the author chose to end the novel this way?"

Here are some student responses: