Charlotte's Web Literature Unit

Lesson Intentions: The "Charlotte’s Web" Literature Unit includes vocabulary words and follow up work on each chapter reading. The follow up activities include the following: writing prompts, role-playing debate, a Wilbur timeline, a barnyard map project, word web, an imagination collage, and an art project.

 Materials: This literature unit includes 25 pages of work, a book(s), a work journal, colored pencils, and a pencil sharpener.

 “Charlotte’s Web” is a heartwarming story about friendship, loyalty, and the power of words. The story follows a young pig named Wilbur and a clever spider named Charlotte.  Wilbur, the runt of the litter was rescued by a strong-minded girl named Fern rescued him. Wilbur is eventually moved to her uncle’s farm, where he feels lonely until he meets Charlotte, a kind spider who becomes his friend. Charlotte attempts to save Wilbur by spinning words into her web like “Some Pig,” “Radiant,” and more. This miracle, the amazed humans thought, ends up turning Wilbur into a local celebrity. Templeton the rat and other barn animals are vested in seeing Charlotte’s plan succeed. See how this story unfolds! Themes include the power of kindness and friendship, and the importance of empathy.

You can order this unit with one, two, or three books, depending on if you want to do a read aloud or have your children/students follow along.  Choose from the drop-down menu.