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Chapter 21

Charlotte's Web

Scouts · 1st–3rd

Copywork

"You have been my friend," replied Charlotte. That in itself is a tremendous thing.

Read the passage aloud. What does the word "tremendous" make you think about Charlotte's idea of friendship?

Discussion

Narration Tell what happened from Wilbur's talk with Charlotte to the end of the chapter, in order. Slow down at what Wilbur does with the egg sac.

1. Charlotte tells Wilbur, "Come now, let's not make a scene." Why does she say that? What makes you think so?Character

2. Wilbur says he would gladly give his life for Charlotte. Does he mean it? What makes you think so?Moral reasoning

3. Templeton complains that nobody cares anything about old Templeton. How does he sound, and what tells you?Tone

4. Wilbur promises Templeton the first pick from the trough. Is that a fair price for the egg sac? Why or why not?Theme

5. The chapter ends with "No one was with her when she died." Why might the author end it that way?Author's choice

Make a Connection Tell about a time you said thank you to a friend, and what you wished you could say.

Vocabulary

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Across
  • Across 1. Someone you like and trust.
  • Across 2. So silly it makes no sense.
  • Across 4. Very big and important.
  • Across 8. Sad and left alone.
Down
  • Down 3. Deep, lonely sadness.
  • Down 5. Copied how someone speaks, to tease.
  • Down 6. A wild feeling of having no choice.
  • Down 7. Left empty.
The words in the chapter
  • friend You have been my friend,
  • tremendous That in itself is a tremendous thing.
  • desolation He heaved and grunted with desolation.
  • ridiculous Don't be ridiculous,
  • desperation said Wilbur in desperation,
  • mimicked he mimicked.
  • forlorn The sheds and buildings were empty and forlorn.
  • deserted The Fair Grounds were soon deserted.

Critical thinking

1. Wilbur remembers Charlotte's egg sac and decides to take it along. What does that show about him? Give two reasons from the chapter.

2. Wilbur winks at Charlotte as he is shoved into the crate. What does that show about their friendship? Give two reasons from the chapter.

3. Wilbur says, "To think that when I first met you I thought you were cruel and bloodthirsty!" How does he see Charlotte now? Give two reasons from the chapter.