Charlotte’s Web Study Guide

Newbery Honor Book 1953, Lewis Carroll Shelf Award, Horn Book Fanfare, Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal, Massachusetts Children’s Book Award. #170 on the Big Read List (UK’s top 200), #7 on the Great American Read (PBS.org Top 100), #63 on 100 Greatest Novels of All time, NY Public Library Book of the Century. Through E.B. White’s classic tale of friendship, Charlotte’s Web, students will learn: About the Author and Illustrator: Learn about E.B. White and Garth Williams. Vocabulary words used throughout the novel, utilizing a variety of activities to stimulate retention and growth. Literary Techniques: Descriptive writing, characterization, synonym, irony, fact vs. opinion, in context, foreshadow, mood, conflict, climax, resolution, theme. Moral Lessons and Character Values: Caring for animals, freedom, friendship, do not worry, fear, boasting, our words, encouragement, humility, sacrifice, helping others, death. Activities and Writing Assignments: Spider science, field trip, writing, discussion, life cycles, letter-writing, art. Suggestions for Further Reading: We include an in-depth reading list of more books by the same author(s) and other books that tie in with, or are similar to, Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White All of the unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview! Large 8.5×11 printed workbook format is convenient to read and easy on the eyes Every question has plenty of whitespace for student’s answers Encourages neat and clean handwriting practice Easily transports without the need for a laptop or other expensive equipment Provides a permanent record of the student’s work Convenient, removable answer key included for the teacher! Study guides do not contain the text of the story, play, poems, or book. Recommended for 4-6 Setting: Rural United States, 20th Century