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Charlotte's Web
Chapter 12
E. B. White · Scouts 1st–3rd
Copywork
"You're terrific as far as I'm concerned," replied Charlotte, sweetly, "and that's what counts.
Read the sentence aloud. What does the word "sweetly" tell you about how Charlotte says it?
Discussion
Narration Tell what happened at Charlotte's meeting in the barn cellar, in order. Slow down at the part where Templeton comes in.
- Charlotte says Templeton is "always looking out for himself." Is that fair? What makes you think so? Character
- Charlotte mutters, "You sound like three ganders." How does she sound as she calls the roll? What tells you? Tone
- Wilbur says twice that he is not terrific. What do you think he is feeling? What makes you think so? Inference
- Charlotte ends the meeting and tells Wilbur, "Now stop arguing and go get some sleep!" Is that a kind way to end it? Why or why not? Moral reasoning
- The author lets the gander spell "terrific" in a long, silly string. Why might the author put that joke into a meeting about saving a life? Author's choice
Make a Connection Tell about a time a friend said something kind about you that you did not quite believe.
Vocabulary
- terrific
- sweetly
replied Charlotte, sweetly,
In a gentle, kind way.- concerned
as far as I'm concerned,
Thinking about or minding something.- slogan
Any suggestions for a new slogan?
A short saying that is easy to remember.- suggestions
in order to get suggestions.
Ideas offered for others to use.- assembled
seeing the animals assembled.
Gathered in one place.- quivered
Templeton's whiskers quivered.
Shook a little.- gruffly
he said gruffly.
In a rough, low voice.- adjourned
The meeting is now adjourned.
Ended for now.
Critical thinking
- Charlotte turns down "Pig Supreme" and picks "terrific." How does she choose her words? Give two reasons from the chapter.
- The old sheep tells Templeton about a zero morning next January. How does she get him to agree? Give two reasons from the chapter.
- Charlotte calls the meeting to get suggestions for new words. What does that show about how she works with the others? Give two reasons.