112001-112010 Reading Comprehension Charlotte s Web Version 1, 2014-12-15
Lesson Plan Lesson Chapters Topics Literature Focus 112001 01-02 Fern, Injustice, Wilbur 112002 03-04 Escape, Loneliness Friends 112003 05-07 Charlotte, Seasonal Cycle Key Vocabulary Synonym Context Clue 112004 08-09 Surprise, Boast, Worry Similes and Metaphors 112005 10-11 Gullibly, Capture Plan Point of View 112006 12-13 Meeting, Progress Setting 112007 14-16 Doctor, Amazing Good ham 112008 17-18 Uncle, Humble, Masterpiece 112009 19-20 Prize, Triumph Templeton Main Idea Characters, Character Scrapbook Plot 112010 21-22 Egg sac, Last day, End Theme 112 Charlotte s Web 2
Vocabulary Chapter 1: Before breakfast injustice runt distribute miserable specimen promptly appetite Chapter 2: Wilbur enchanted relieved vanished amused delightfully manure Chapter 3: Escape perspiration patient loft scythes orchard commotion dazed hullabaloo instructions captivity appealing reconsider praise Chapter 4: Loneliness steadily gloomily honestly budge mentioned bitterly absolutely frolic cautiously trough certainly endure occasionally Chapter 5: Charlotte gnawing approximately disgust appropriate salutations expression objectionable blundered furiously inheritance innocent excitement Chapter 6: Summer days morals scruples decency consideration compunctions ancient untenable Chapter 7: Bad news anesthetic envy conspiracy hysterics Chapter 8: A talk at home vaguely gratified unremitting Chapter 9: Wilbur s boast sedentary Chapter 10:An explosion gullible crisis scuttled Chapter 11: The miracle ordinary Chapter 12: A meeting idiosyncrasy sensational adjourned Chapter 13: Good progress aeronaut radiant Chapter 15:The Crickets monotonous reputation audience distinguish inconvenient versatile Chapter 16: Off to the fair smudge cautiously delicious paradise particles veritable fragments loot cargo struggle bewitched pummeled fantastic Chapter 17: Uncle enormous personality interview Chapter 18: The cool of the evening humble masterpiece Chapter 19: The egg sac magnum opus languishing carousing indigestion confetti Chapter 20: The hour of triumph pompous extraordinary courage distinguished unique valuable appreciation magnificent analysis complimentary revived Chapter 21: Last day ceremony tremendous generous solemn extreme imitating Chapter 22: A warm wind thermometer precious frantic daintily hallowed brilliant pledge garrulous anxious ridiculous panic desperation sentiments 112 Charlotte s Web 3
112001 Charlotte s Web Chapters 01-02 Version 1, 2014-12-15
Fern Discuss the way Fern and Wilbur s friendship began. How was Fern a friend to Wilbur before she had even met him? Who or what tries to get in the way of their friendship? Why? Robot Corps Course Series 112 5
Injustice Mr. Arable wants to kill Wilbur because he is a runt, but Fern insists this is unfair. This is the most terrible case of injustice I ever heard of, she announces. What is a runt? What does injustice mean? Why does Fern think it would be an injustice to kill Wilbur? Is Fern right, or should Mr. Arable have been allowed to kill the pig? Why or why not? Robot Corps Course Series 112 6
Wilbur Fern and Wilbur s friendship is strengthened once they finally meet. What does Fern do now that makes her a good friend to Wilbur? How does Wilbur show his friendship in return? Robot Corps Course Series 112 7
* Key Vocabulary 1. runt (ruhnt) noun to climb down or go down to a lower level an animal that is small compared to others of its kind or the 14. radiant (ray-dee-uhnt) adjective smallest or weakest of a litter, especially of pigs or puppies. bright and shining, or someone who is radiant looks very 2. injustice (in-juhs-tis) noun healthy and happy unfairness or lack of justice; an unfair situation or action 15. aeronaut (air-uh-nawt) noun 3. enchanted (en-chan-tid) adjective a person who takes part in the science and practice of a place or thing that is enchanted has been put under a magic designing, building, and fixing aircrafts spell or seems magical, as in an enchanted castle 16. versatile: (vur-suh-tuhl) adjective 4. reconsider (ree-kuhn-sid-ur) verb talented or useful in many ways, as in a versatile entertainer to think again about a previous decision, especially with the or a versatile tool idea of making a change 17. paradise: (pa-ruh-dise) noun 5. dejected: (di-jek-tid) adjective a place that is considered extremely beautiful and that makes sad and depressed people feel happy and contented, as in vacation paradise 6. objectionable (uhb-jek-shuh-nuh-buhl) adjective 18. humble (huhm-buhl) adjective unpleasant and likely to offend people, an in objectionable modest and not proud behavior 19. languish (lang-wish) verb 7. salutations (sal-yoo-tay-shuns) noun to waste away, as in languish in prison, or neglected greetings indicating respect and affection; regards 20. triumph (trye-uhmf) noun 8.detested (di-test-id) verb a great victory, success, or achievement if you detest something or somebody, you dislike that thing or 21. extraordinary (ek-stror-duh-ner-ee) adjective person very much very unusual or remarkable, as in an extraordinary skill 9. inheritance (in-hair-it-ence) noun 22. sentiments (sen-tuh-mehnts) noun money, property, or a title received from someone who has opinions about a specific matter; thoughts or attitudes that died are based on feelings or emotions instead of reason; tender or 10. hysterics (his-tair-iks) noun sensitive feelings a fit of uncontrollable laughter or crying 23. deserted (di-zert-ed) verb 11. sedentary (sed-en-ter-e) adjective to leave or abandon someone or something you should stay not migratory, for example: sedentary birds, or doing or with requiring much sitting 24. desperate (des-pur-it) adjective 12. gullible (guhl-uh-buhl) adjective if you are desperate, you will do anything to change your if you are gullible, you believe anything you are told and you situation. Dangerous or difficult, as in a desperate act are easily tricked 25. hallowed (hal-ohd) adjective 13. descend (di-send) verb sacred or holy 112 Charlotte s Web 8
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112002 Charlotte s Web Chapters 03-04 Version 1, 2014-12-15
Escape Wilbur escapes from the barn. Did the goose give Wilbur good advice? When all the animals were suggesting different actions, what did Wilbur choose to do? Why didn t he listen to them? Did Wilbur make a good choice? Why or why not? Should we always listen to the advice that friends give us? Should we listen sometimes? Why or why not? How do we know when their advice is good or bad? Robot Corps Course Series 112 12
Loneliness-1 At Zuckerman s barn, Wilbur has trouble making friends. Wilbur feels bored and lonely at Zuckerman s barn, even though there are many more animals there to keep him company. Why? What is the difference between being lonely and being alone? Wilbur makes a schedule for the day. He is planning to eat, sleep, dig a hole, watch the flies, stand and think, and scratch his back. It sounds like a busy day for a little pig, but he is still bored. Why aren t these things enough to make him happy? Robot Corps Course Series 112 13
Loneliness-2 Wilbur tries to find a playmate. First he asks the goose to play with him, then he asks the lamb. Why won t the lamb play with Wilbur? Do the lamb s reasons make sense? When Wilbur asks Templeton to play with him, the rat answers, Play? I hardly know the meaning of the word.i never do those things if I can avoid them I prefer to spend my time eating, gnawing, spying, and hiding. I am a glutton but not a merrymaker What is a glutton? What is a merrymaker? Does Templeton s life sound like fun? Why or why not? What is his life missing? Robot Corps Course Series 112 14
Friends Close to bedtime, Wilbur s horrible day gets a little better when a voice calls down to him that it will be his friend. How do you think Wilbur feels when he hears this? Who do you think the speaker might be? I ve watched you all day and I like you, the voice says. What did Wilbur say or do during the day that would have shown the speaker that he would make a good friend? Robot Corps Course Series 112 15
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112003 Charlotte s Web Chapters 05-07 Version 1, 2014-12-15
Charlotte When Wilbur finally meets his new friend, he finds out that they are very different. List some of Charlotte and Wilbur s differences. What are some of the things that Wilbur dislikes about Charlotte, or some of the things she does that scare him? What are some of her good qualities, or what does she do that Wilbur likes? Does Charlotte fit in at the barn? How do the other animals react to her? Robot Corps Course Series 112 19
Seasonal Cycle All the animals react differently to the bad news that the old sheep gives Wilbur. What does the old sheep think about the farmers plan to kill Wilbur? Why? How does Wilbur react to the news? How does Charlotte react? Fern? Why? Robot Corps Course Series 112 20
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* Context Clue Word Bank monotonous versatile forsake surpass pummeled listless languishing carousing acute embraced phenomenon assured sentiments forlorn tranquil 1. You have to be pretty to be a professional athlete, because you will be expected to do many things well. 2. The empty classroom looked deserted and after all of the students abandoned it for summer break. 3. The severe pain from my broken arm was so that the doctor gave me medication to help take away the sharp pains. 4. The race horse started out strong but it seemed to be toward the end, too weak to round the last turn on the track. 5. The speaker almost put me to sleep because his speech lacked variety and he kept repeating the same things over and over again. 6. After accidentally locking himself in the barn the small child his fists trying to beat down the door or make enough noise to get himself noticed. 7. When I got off the plane, my parents me and it felt good to be surrounded by their arms and held close after being away for so long. 8. It s important to stick by your friends and not give up on them during this difficult time because you wouldn t want your friends to abandon and you. 9. I watched the ripples on the calm lake, happy for a moment to be free of anxiety and tension with nothing disturbing me. 10. You will need to put forth a lot of effort to win tomorrow s race, so it s important to get plenty of rest so you re not tired and. 11. My teacher has me that my grades are high enough to go on to the next grade, but I m still going to work hard during the fourth quarter so there will be no doubt. 12. I got very emotional at my grandfather s funeral and I expressed my to my grandmother about how much I would miss him. 13. People came from miles around to observe the of a hen that laid a dinosaur egg, and many marveled at the fact that this was the most unusual occurrence they had ever seen. 14. After feasting and all night, the merrymakers felt a little ill the next morning from their excessive eating and drinking. 15. I plan to go above and beyond the limits and everyone s expectations by getting first place in the Science Fair. 112 Charlotte s Web 22
112004 Charlotte s Web Chapters 08-09 Version 1, 2014-12-15
Surprise Mr. and Mrs. Arable are very surprised when they hear Fern talk about the animals in Zuckerman s barn as if they could speak. Why do you think Fern has the ability to understand the animals? Why is Mrs. Arable worried about her daughter? Mr. Arable does not seem as worried as his wife. Why do you think he is less worried? Robot Corps Course Series 112 24
Boasting Wilbur tries to be like his best friend by spinning a web. Why does Wilbur want to learn to spin a web? What does Charlotte tell him when he fails the second time? Even though Wilbur does not learn how to spin a web, what does he learn instead? Robot Corps Course Series 112 25
Worry Wilbur is still worried about being killed at Christmastime. Why do you think Charlotte wants to think up a plan on her own? Should she let Wilbur help her with the plan? How is Wilbur helping her by staying healthy and not worrying? Robot Corps Course Series 112 26
* Simile, Metaphor and Personification Simile - compares two things by using "like" or "as. Ex: My pillow is as soft as a cloud. Metaphor - compares two things without using "like" or "as. Ex: My pillow is a cloud. Personification - gives human characteristics to something that is non-human me. Ex: "The fox laughed." or "The tree branch reached out and grabbed The animals in the story Charlotte's Web are all personified. Simile and metaphor purpose: These help you to understand something you are not familiar with, help you to appreciate something you are already familiar with in a new way. We also discussed how similes and metaphors can create moments of synesthesia that mixes your senses to help you better appreciate something(an example being "His voice was like vanilla ice cream and wasabi." In this sentence, the voice is something that would be a sound, but is described by the tastes of vanilla ice cream and wasabi.) 112 Charlotte s Web 27
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Gullibly Charlotte has some interesting ideas. She thinks that people are not as smart as bugs, and that they are very gullible. What does gullible mean? Why does she think this? Are people truly gullible? Have you ever acted gullibly? Did anyone take advantage of you? Predict how Charlotte might take advantage of this quality. Robot Corps Course Series 112 30
Capture When Avery tries to capture Charlotte things start to go badly but turn out well in the end. Why does Avery want to capture Charlotte? Why doesn t he understand that he should leave Charlotte alone? How does Fern show friendship toward Charlotte? Does Avery eventually get what he deserved? Robot Corps Course Series 112 31
Plan-1 Charlotte finally reveals her plan to save Wilbur. How will writing a word on a spider s web save Wilbur from being killed? How do the Zuckermans, Lurvy, the minister, and the people from town react to the news of Charlotte s web? Why? How does Wilbur react? Why? What does Fern think of all the commotion? Robot Corps Course Series 112 32
Plan-2 Has Wilbur changed at all? If he has not changed, why are people treating him differently? Who continues to treat him the same as they had before? List the positive and negative results of Charlotte s web. Do some results fall into both categories? Robot Corps Course Series 112 33
* Point of view Narrator - Third Person (Omniscient) Charlotte's Web gives us a narrator who knows it all. Our third-person storyteller never shows up in the story and doesn't have much of a personality. But this point of view does give us a peak at everything that happens to our main man, Wilbur, and our leading lady, Charlotte. Here's the really good news about this point of view: since our narrator is omniscient, he can tell us what the characters are thinking, even when they don't tell anyone else. So when Wilbur feels lonely, we'll hear about it. Or when Mrs. Arable is worrying inside about her daughter, we'll read about that too. And when Fern is thinking about a boy instead of Wilbur, we get the skinny on her secret desires: "As they passed the Ferris wheel, Fern gazed up at it and wished she were in the topmost car with Henry Fussy at her side. (Hm, maybe it's a good thing that we're the only ones who get to know what Fern is thinking. We're thinking Wilbur would be devastated.) Plus, the third-person point of view means that we can see things no one else does. When Charlotte dies, no one is around, not even Wilbur: "No one was with her when she died. But the omniscient point of view gives us a look at this super sad moment. And in a way, we're with Charlotte when she dies. 112 Charlotte s Web 34
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112006 Charlotte s Web Chapters 12-13 Version 1, 2014-12-15
Meeting At the barn meeting, all the animals pitch in to help save Wilbur. Why do the animals want to save him now, even though most of them were not going to attempt anything to save him when they first heard the old sheep s bad news? Why does Templeton agree to help Charlotte and Wilbur? What do you think of his reasons? Robot Corps Course Series 112 38
Progress-1 Other characters are changing, too. How are his friends efforts to save him changing Wilbur? What new things does Wilbur do? How does he feel different? Charlotte s next word will be radiant. What does radiant mean? Why does Wilbur feel radiant? Has Charlotte changed? Why or why not? What does she do that shows she has changed or remained the same? Robot Corps Course Series 112 39
Progress-2 Charlotte s friendship with Wilbur has become very similar to Fern s friendship with him just after he was born. How are these two friendships alike? How are they different? Robot Corps Course Series 112 40
* Setting American farmland, sometime before the 1950s Close your eyes and picture this: a big barn, lots of hay, plenty of noisy animals, and a few insects. Throw in a farmer and his wife, some homemade blueberry pie (yum), a rope swing for the kids, and a trough for the pig, and you've got yourself the Zuckerman farm. Oh, and maybe toss some manure into the picture, too. Seriously, we're always hearing about how much manure there is on this farm. Apparently pigs really like a nice warm bed of manure. Smelly times. Manure aside, the farm life sounds pretty great. There's always fun to be had (on the rope swing!) and food to be eaten by animals and humans alike (more slop please!). For Wilbur, the Zuckerman farm just feels like home. (We've got loads more to say about this. Take a look at "The Home" in Themes, and then head back here.) He loves everything about it, from the way it looks to the way it smells. Nothing, not even a mean rat, can put a damper on the bliss that is the Zuckerman farm. Check out this tidbit describing Wilbur's return from the county fair: "And so Wilbur came home to his beloved manure pile in the barn cellar. [ ] There is no place like home, Wilbur thought [ ] The barn smelled good. Wilbur loves his surroundings so much he can hardly stand it. Plus, see what we mean about manure? The praises abound. Sometime Before the 1950s White isn't too specific about when Charlotte's Web is set, but we know it's before he published the book in 1952. We can pick that up from its depiction of rural American life. These are simple people no iphones, no computers, and maybe even no TV. In fact, the biggest piece of technology is Mrs. Zuckerman's freezer. And here's something else. In the decades before (and including) the 1950s, advertising was really taking off. Companies were learning that it wasn't just enough to announce a new product they had to convince people it was special. Radiant, even. Or "terrific. And notice how Templeton brings back advertising material from the dump? Yeah, that's where Charlotte gets her ideas. And notice how people start agreeing Wilbur must be special, just because it's written in print? Yep, that too. We think White is poking just a little bit of fun at the new-fangled powers of advertising. 112 Charlotte s Web 41
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Doctor-1 Dr. Dorian tells Mrs. Arable that if Fern says the animals in Zuckerman s barn talk, I am quite ready to believe her. Earlier in the book, who else said something similar about believing the animals could speak? Why does Mrs. Arable dislike Fern s friendship with the animals in Zuckerman s barn? Robot Corps Course Series 112 43
Doctor-2 Why does Mrs. Arable think that Avery, who is always getting into trouble and getting hurt, is healthier than Fern? Children pay better attention than grownups, says Dr. Dorian. Is this true? Why or why not? Who pays better attention, Fern or Mrs. Arable? Why? Robot Corps Course Series 112 44
Amazing It s hard to believe that [Wilbur] was the runt of the litter, says Mr. Arable. Why is it so hard to believe? Should Mr. Arable be amazed? Robot Corps Course Series 112 45
Good ham You will get some extra good ham and bacon, Homer, when it comes time to kill that pig Mr. Arable announces next. How does Wilbur react? The Zuckermans? Fern? Avery? Why? Why does Mr. Arable s comment make what happens at the fair especially important? Robot Corps Course Series 112 46
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Uncle-1 Charlotte sees another pig in the stall next to Wilbur, and drops in on him to investigate. What is the first thing Charlotte notices about Uncle? What happens when she tries to talk to him? Charlotte reports to Wilbur, I took quite a dislike to him in our brief interview, Do you think that Uncle is as rude and unlikable as Charlotte believes him to be Robot Corps Course Series 112 49
Uncle-2 Why did she dislike him? Is it really because of his personality, or is there more to it? Why do Charlotte and Wilbur think that Uncle will be tough competition tomorrow? What kind of qualities do you think the pigs will be judged on? Is Uncle really more likely to win than Wilbur? Robot Corps Course Series 112 50
Humble The last word Charlotte will spin into her web will be humble. What does humble mean? Is Wilbur truly humble? Why is it good for Wilbur to be humble? Could being humble help him to win the prize? Are any of the other characters humble as well? What do they do or what qualities do they have which show they are humble? Which characters are not humble? How do they show this? Robot Corps Course Series 112 51
Masterpiece Something is happening to Charlotte. How is Charlotte s behavior different from before? Have any of the other characters noticed this? What do you think is happening to her? What do you think the masterpiece Charlotte is going to show Wilbur in the morning will be? Robot Corps Course Series 112 52
* Characters Wilbur is a rambunctious pig, the runt of his litter. He is often strongly emotional. Charlotte A. Cavatica, or simply Charlotte, is a spider who befriends Wilbur. In some passages she is the heroine of the story.[2] John Arable: Wilbur's first owner. Fern Arable, John's daughter, who adopts Wilbur in his infancy, and later visits him. She is the only human in the story capable of understanding nonhuman conversation. Templeton is a rat who helps Charlotte and Wilbur only when offered food. He serves as a somewhat caustic, self-serving comic relief to the plot. Avery Arable is the elder brother of Fern. Like Templeton, he is a source of comic relief. Homer Zuckerman is Fern s uncle who keeps Wilbur in his barn. He has a wife, Edith, and an assistant named Lurvy. Other animals in Zuckerman s barn, with whom Wilbur converses, are a disdainful lamb, a talkative goose, and an intelligent "old sheep". Henry Fussy is a boy of Fern s age, of whom Fern becomes fond. Dr. Dorian is the family physician/psychologist consulted by Fern's mother, and something of a wise old man character. Uncle is a large pig whom Charlotte disdains for coarse manners and Wilbur s rival at the fair. 112 Charlotte s Web 53
* Characters Who am I? Charlotte Templeton Avery Fern Mrs. Zuckerman Mr. Zuckerman Wilbur 1. Every morning after breakfast, walked out to the road with Fern and waited with her till the bus came. 2. often brought a trout home in his pocket, warm and stiff and ready to be fried for supper. 3. did not allow her to take Wilbur out. 4. tried to hit the Zuckermans' spider with a stick. 5. There were eight eggs but one egg didn't hatch and the goose told she didn't want it any more. 6. "Just in time for a piece of blueberry pie," said. 7. says that the animals in Zuckerman's barn talk. 8. lay dreaming about a deep freeze unit. 9. crept stealthily along the wall and disappeared into a private tunnel that he had dug. 10. was up at daylight, trying to rid the world of injustice. 11. We now present s distinguished pig. 12. laughed a tinkling little laugh. 112 Charlotte s Web 54
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Prize-1 Everyone was about to give up when they saw the blue ribbon on Uncle s stall door, but soon they learned that Wilbur won a special prize. How does Wilbur react when Templeton tells him about Uncle s blue ribbon? How do the Zuckermans and the Arables react? Why do they seem more upset than Wilbur, if they will not be eaten for losing? Robot Corps Course Series 112 57
Prize-2 What does Fern do when she hears that Wilbur has not won? Why? Did this surprise you? Why or why not? How do the characters reactions change when they hear the man on the loudspeaker announce the special award? Who does not stay to watch Wilbur receive his award? Why not? Robot Corps Course Series 112 58
Triumph When Charlotte heard the announcer s words, she thought this was her hour of triumph How is it Charlotte s hour of triumph when Wilbur is the one who won the award? Could Wilbur have won the prize without the help of his friends? This day was also the greatest moment in Mr. Zuckerman s life,. Why is that? Who else is affected because Wilbur won the prize? Robot Corps Course Series 112 59
Templeton Templeton does something unusual in chapter 20. What is the out of character thing he does? Did you expect him to help Wilbur even though he did not have to? Why do you think he did it? Robot Corps Course Series 112 60
* Plot After sparing the life of a piglet almost slaughtered as runt of the litter, a little girl named Fern Arable nurtures it lovingly, naming it Wilbur. On greater maturity, Wilbur is sold to Fern's uncle, Homer Zuckerman, in whose barnyard he is left yearning for companionship but is snubbed by other barn animals, until befriended by a barn spider named Charlotte, living on a web overlooking Wilbur's enclosure. Upon Wilbur's discovery that he is intended for slaughter, she promises to hatch a plan guaranteed to spare his life. Accordingly she secretly weaves praise of him into her web, attracting publicity among Zuckerman's neighbors who attribute the praise to divine intervention. As time passes, more engravings appear on Charlotte's webs, increasing his renown. Therefore Wilbur is entered in the county fair, accompanied by Charlotte and the rat Templeton, whom she employs in gathering inspiration for her messages. There, Charlotte spins an egg sac containing her unborn offspring, and Wilbur, despite winning no prizes, is later celebrated by the fair's staff and visitors (thus made too prestigious alive, to justify killing him). Exhausted apparently by laying eggs, Charlotte remains at the fair and dies shortly after Wilbur's departure. Having returned to Zuckerman's farm, Wilbur guards Charlotte's egg sac, and is saddened further when the new spiders depart shortly after hatching, leaving behind their three smallest. Pleased at finding new friends, Wilbur names the spiderlings Joy, Nellie, and Aranea, and the book concludes mentioning that more generations of spiders kept him company in subsequent years. 112 Charlotte s Web 61
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Egg Sac Templeton climbs up the stall to get Charlotte s egg sac for Wilbur, but only after Wilber promises to let him eat first for the rest of their lives. Has Templeton learned anything from Wilbur and Charlotte? Robot Corps Course Series 112 63
Last day Charlotte and Wilbur have one last talk before she dies. Why did you do all this for me? Wilbur asks Charlotte. What was her answer? Wilbur tells Charlotte that if she will stay at the fair, he will stay, too, but Charlotte tells him to go home to the barn. Does Wilbur make the right decision by leaving? Why or why not? Charlotte dies at the fairground, all by herself. Do you think that she was lonely? Was she ready to go? How did that affect her attitude toward her solitary death? Robot Corps Course Series 112 64
End-1 After Charlotte s death, things continue to change, but some stay the same. What changes on the farm? How does Wilbur continue to show his friendship for Charlotte, even though she is no longer alive? How does Wilbur feel when the spiders begin to hatch? When so many of them leave and float away? When he discovers that three are left? Robot Corps Course Series 112 65
End-2 None of the new spiders ever quite took [Charlotte s] place in [Wilbur s] heart,. Is this good or bad? Will remembering Charlotte forever make Wilbur happy or keep him sad about her death? Fern has left Wilbur as well. Does this upset him, or does he accept it? Why? Robot Corps Course Series 112 66
* Theme In Charlotte's Web, E.B. White discusses friendship, loyalty, farm life, and determination. Find examples of these themes, and even talk about examples from your own lives. 112 Charlotte s Web 67
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