Charlotte’s Web

Charlotte’s Web

Title: Charlotte’s Web

Genre: Bluebonnet 

Author: E.B White

Awards: Bluebonnet Award, Newbery Honor

Age group: 10-12 year olds

This book is a classic tale that even I remember reading in school, I believe every child should read it at least once.

Summary:

It’s starts when Fern finds out her father is about to kill an innocent baby pig because it was the runt, she stops her father from killing it and finally he tells her he wouldn’t ,but she would have to take care of the pig then, so she agrees. Fern took good care of the pig she called Wilbur. One day since Wilbur was all grown now, her father told fern it was time to sell him, fern was so sad. They sold him to uncle Homer. Fern did come to visit whenever she could. Wilbur one time persuaded by a goose escaped from his pen but was found and returned. The next evening, from the dark barn Charlotte (the spider) tells the lonely Wilbur she'll be his friend. In early summer, after seven goslings are born, Templeton, the greedy rat, stores a "dud" egg in his tunnel. Several days later, the oldest sheep tells Wilbur he's going to be killed for meat at Christmastime. That night, Charlotte promises Wilbur she'll save him, but she doesn't yet know how. Trying to catch Charlotte one day, Avery (Ferns brother) trips and falls, crushing the rotten egg and thus saving Charlotte life. The next morning, Charlotte's makes her web to say the words “some pig”. The next few days Wilbur becomes famous as strangers, thinking a miracle has occurred, start visiting the barn. A few days later, Charlotte weaves the word “terrific” into her web and then the word “radiant”. Soon after Wilbur is taken to be shown at the fair because of his fame; Charlotte and Templeton accompany him, Even though Charlotte knows she could have her eggs soon. That night Charlotte weaved the word “humble” into her web and then lays her eggs. The next morning Wilbur doesn't get the blue ribbon, but wins a special prize and Zukerman now says he will live forever. Later that day, Charlotte tells Wilbur she is dying and will not be coming back home. Wilbur tells Templeton to rescue Charlotte's egg sac and brings it back home with him; Charlotte then dies alone when everyone has left. Next spring Charlotte's eggs hatched; three spider babies decide to stay with Wilbur. In the end, Wilbur never forgot Charlotte, although he loved her children, none of them took her place in his heart.

I believe I will use this book in my classroom because it is a classic story that all students should know and makes a great read aloud. Also this book is a bluebonnet book which means it is highly recommend.

I believe the appropriate grade level for this book is 4th-6th grade. This book is a longer chapter book but does not have too complex of vocabulary. It also includes little illustrations throughout the book.

I believe this book can be used as a full class read aloud that can be read over a week. Also an activity to go with the book could be the students would design campaign posters to save Wilbur.

HAVE FUN READING!💙-Lacy