Charlottes Web Final

Charlotte’s Web
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Charlotte’s Web: Contents page
SECTION ONE (Charlotte’s Web, Chapters 1-4)
Non-fiction Reading: E.B White…………………………………………………………...……………...4
Vocab Exercises…………………………………………………………………………………….……...5
Summary and Comprehension Questions……………………………………………….……………...9
Close Reading…………………………………………………………………………...…….………….10
Essay Writing Task……………………………………………………………………………….……....11
SECTION TWO (Charlotte’s Web, Chapters 5-8)
Non-fiction Reading: Farm Animals.…………………………………………………………………....12
Vocab Exercises…………………………………………………………………………………….…….13
Summary and Comprehension Questions……………………………………………….…………….17
Close Reading……………………………………………………………………………...….………….18
Narrative Writing Task………………………………………………………………………………...….19
SECTION THREE (Charlotte’s Web, Chapters 9-13)
Non-fiction Reading: Spiders Part One…...……………………………………………...…………….20
Vocab Exercises…………………………………………………………………………………….…….21
Close Reading……………………………………………………………………………...….………….26
Essay Writing Task……………………………………………...…………….………………………….27

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SECTION FOUR (Charlotte’s Web, Chapters 14-18)
Non-fiction Reading: Fairgrounds…………………...………………………………………………….28
Vocab Exercises…………………………………………………………………………………….…….29
Close Reading……………………...………………………………………………………….………….34
Narrative Writing Task…………..………….……………………………………...…………………….35
SECTION FIVE (Charlotte’s Web, Chapters 19-22)
Non-fiction Reading: Spiders Part Two...…………...………………………………………………….36
Vocab Exercises…………………………………………………………………………………….…….37
Close Reading……………………...………………………………………………………….………….42
Essay Writing Task…………………………………….…………………………...…………………….43
Section One: Non-fiction Reading
E.B WHITE
Charlotte’s Web was written by a

man called Elwyn Brooks White.
He never liked his name so he
insisted that his friends called him
Andy and he published his books
under the name ‘E.B. White’. E.B.
White was born over a century ago,
in 1899, and he grew up in the US
state of New York. When he had a
family of his own, they moved to
live in a farmhouse in Maine.
E.B White was a reporter and an
editor for different newspapers and
E.B White and his dog magazines, including the New
Yorker. By the time he came to
write Charlotte’s Web, he was
already a published children’s author. In total, he authored 3 children’s stories (including
Charlotte’s Web) and many books for adult readers too. As well as writing books for children and
adults, White co-authored a book specifically written for writers, called The Elements of Style.
White was said to have a deep love for animals; this emerges clearly from his writings. His
experiences and memories from his farm clearly influenced his stories. In a letter dedicated to his
readers, E.B White told of how he was inspired by the animals that lived in his barn.
One day, as he was on his way to feed his pig, he started to feel pity for the animal that he knew
would soon die. He began to imagine different ways he could save the pig. He had also been
mesmerised watching a big grey spider weaving an impressive web. He noticed how the web
glistened with the early morning dew. Gradually the two experiences were weaved together, so to
speak, and provided the foundational plot for Charlotte’s Web.
He was awarded a Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest US civilian award, in
1963. Later in his life, in 1971, he was awarded a National Medal for Literature. He
also won other prizes and titles for his literary work. Another example of his success
is that all three of White’s children’s books became films. When his beloved tale
Charlotte’s Web was made into an animated movie, he fought for the plot to stay true
to his original narrative. Reportedly, White and his wife hated the finished version.
Comprehension questions: (write your answers in full sentences)

1. What was E.B. White’s full name?
2. By which name did he prefer to be called?
3. For which magazine did White write?
4. How many children’s stories did he write in total?
5. In your own words, explain what inspired the author to write Charlotte’s Web.
Section One: Vocabulary Activities
Part A
1. runt
Spot was the runt of the group. Spot’s owner loved him the most, even though he was the
smallest of all the new-born puppies.
What does the noun runt mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the noun runt correctly.

a. an animal that is big compared to 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the noun
others of its kind runt.
b. an animal that is small compared 3. Write a sentence that uses the synonym correctly.
to others of its kind
c. a small animal
2. litter
My cat Minnie gave birth to a litter of kittens yesterday. I need to pick names for all six of the
new-born kittens.
What does the noun litter mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the noun litter correctly.

a. a number of animals born at the 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the noun
same time from the same mother litter.
b. a little group of animals 3. Write a sentence that uses the synonym correctly.
c. a big group of animals
3. injustice
“This is an injustice!” cried Tim. “My team lost the football match because the other team
cheated. It’s so unfair!’
What does the noun injustice mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the noun injustice

correctly.
a. something that is scary
2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the noun
b. something that is annoying
injustice.
c. something that is not fair
3. Write a sentence that uses the synonym correctly.
Part B
4. grunt
The farmer heard an animal grunt loudly. He couldn’t see the animal, but he thought it was a pig
because it was making such a deep pig-like sound.
What does the verb grunt mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the verb grunt correctly.

a. to make a deep sound, like the 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the verb
noise pigs make grunt.
b. to make a high pitch sound, like 3. Write a sentence that uses the synonym correctly.
the noise birds make
c. to make a loud noise
5. enchant
The family was delighted to meet the new baby. They were all deeply enchanted by him.
What does the verb enchant mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the verb enchant

correctly.
a. to fill someone with horror
2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the verb
b. to fill someone with worry
enchant.
c. to fill someone with delight
6. relieve
Joseph was sailing in the middle of a storm. He was very scared that he wouldn’t be able to find
his way back to shore. Joseph was relieved when he saw the lighthouse because he knew it
would guide him safely home.
What does the verb relieve mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the verb relieve

correctly.
a. to fill with fear
b. to free from fear
relieve.
c. to enjoy danger
7. brook
Thea walked down to the stream to wash her feet in the fresh water. This brook was her favourite
place to go.
What does the noun brook mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the noun brook

correctly.
a. a man-made pond
b. an ocean
brook.
c. a stream of fresh water
Part C
8. discard
Fiona found an old book that had been discarded. She couldn’t understand why anyone would
throw it away!
What does the verb discard mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the verb discard

correctly.
a. to keep forever
b. to throw away
discard.
c. to create
9. trough
The farmer filled the trough with food for the animals to eat.
What does the noun trough mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the noun trough

a. a box correctly.
b. a bin 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the noun

trough.
c. a container for animals to eat
and drink out of 3. Write a sentence that uses the synonym correctly.
10. chuckle
My friend Ruth makes me chuckle. She tells lots of funny jokes that make me laugh softly to
myself.
What does the verb chuckle mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the verb chuckle

a. to laugh softly correctly.
b. to laugh loudly 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the verb
chuckle.
c. to throw something
11. captivity
There was a gap in the pen that held the chickens. Several chickens managed to escape
captivity and free themselves by leaving through the gap.
What does the noun captivity mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the noun captivity

correctly.
a. the state of being free
b. the state of being held or
imprisoned captivity.
c. the feeling of being free
Part D
12. morsel
There was only a morsel of bread left for Mikey. He was really hungry so he savoured the small
piece of food.
What does the noun morsel mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the noun morsel

a. a large portion of food correctly.
b. a delicious piece of food 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the noun
morsel.
c. a small portion of food
13. lonely
Jasmine is very lonely today. None of her friends are at school and she is sad to be alone.
What does the adjective lonely mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the adjective lonely

a. unhappy because you are alone correctly.
b. unhappy because you are with 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the
lots of people adjective lonely.
c. scared of people 3. Write a sentence that uses the synonym correctly.
14. cunning
The fox is a clever and cunning animal. Foxes are very good at planning tricks and being
resourceful.
What does the adjective cunning
mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the adjective cunning
correctly.
a. unintelligent 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the
b. silly adjective cunning.
c. clever or tricking 3. Write a sentence that uses the synonym correctly.
15. dejected
Charlie felt dejected because she didn’t get the job. The interview went well and gave her hope,
so she was disappointed to find out that she didn’t succeed.
What does the adjective dejected
mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the adjective dejected
correctly.
a. unhappy or disappointed 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the
adjective dejected.
b. happy
c. surprised
Section One: Summary
What has happened so far?
tunnel begged chased bottle play
happy sunshine rain enchanted bored
Use the words above to complete the sentences.
1. Fern ______________ her father not to kill the pig.
2. Fern fed the pig milk using a baby’s nursing ______________.
3. Wilbur dug a ______________ in the straw to keep himself warm.
4. Fern was ______________ by Wilbur.
5. Wilbur was tired and ______________ in the barn.
6. Everyone ______________ the pig, trying to catch him.
7. The ______________ spoiled Wilbur’s plans.
8. None of the animals wanted to ______________ with Wilbur.
Section One: Comprehension Questions
Answer the questions in full sentences.
1. How old is Fern?

2. What did Fern name her pet pig?
3. Who fed Wilbur when Fern was at school?
4. Why didn’t Wilbur like the water at the brook?
5. Which animal persuades Wilbur to escape?
6. How did Mr Zuckerman tempt Wilbur back into the pigpen?
7. What time did Wilbur plan to have breakfast?
8. What one thing did Wilbur want more than anything else?
Section One: Close Reading
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Quotation work
1. Read the quotations on the left.

2. Answer the questions on each quotation.
3. Use the underlined words in your answer.
The first one has been done for you.
1) How does this quotation show that Fern

“A minute later, Fern was seated on
1 the floor in the corner of her kitchen
with her infant between her knees,
teaching it to suck from the bottle.”
loves Wilbur?
The quotation clearly shows that Fern loves
Wilbur as it describes how she treats him. Fern
treats Wilbur like he is “her infant” and holds him
“between her knees”. She treats him like he is a
baby and even feeds him milk “from the bottle”.
“If she went into the house, Wilbur 2) How does this quotation show that Wilbur
went too. If she went upstairs, Wilbur loves Fern?
2 would wait at the bottom step until she

came down again. If she took her doll
for a walk in the doll carriage,
Hint: How often does Fern do anything
without Wilbur?
Wilbur followed along.”
“He gave a jump in the air, twirled, ran 3) How does this quotation show us that
Wilbur is happy to be free?
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a few steps, stopped, looked all round,
sniffed the smells of afternoon, and Hint: Look at the verbs used to describe what
Wilbur does. Why does he act like this?
then set off walking down through the
orchard.”
4) How does this quotation show that
4 “Friendless, dejected, and hungry, he Wilbur’s life has changed completely?

threw himself down in the manure and Hint: Look at the adjectives used to describe
sobbed.” Wilbur. Did he feel this way when he lived with
Fern?
Section One: Essay Writing Task
“By the end of Chapter 4, Wilbur’s life has changed so much compared to how it
was at the beginning of the book. It is unsurprising that he is so depressed.”
Jameela thinks that Wilbur’s life is unrecognisable compared to what it

was like at the beginning of the book. Why does she think this?
You should write about:

1. how Fern treats him at the beginning of the novel.
2. the way Wilbur behaves around Fern and his friendship with her.
3. how Wilbur reacts when he escapes from the pigpen.
4. how Wilbur feels at the end of Chapter 4.
How has Wilbur’s life changed by the end of Chapter 4?
By the end of Chapter 4, Wilbur’s life is almost unrecognisable compared
to the beginning of the novel. Fern rescues him at the start of the novel and
saves him from being executed.. When Mr Arable gives him to Fern, she
immediately begins to care for him as if he is a human. He is allowed to
wander wherever he wants, is kept warm and comfortable, and is fed
regularly. This changes as soon as he is sold to Uncle Homer, who keeps
Wilbur in a barn and will not let Fern into the pigpen.
Section Two: Non-fiction Reading
FARM ANIMALS
In the UK, more than 900 million animals are reared every year on pastoral and mixed farms.
Typical UK farm animals include pigs, cows, sheep, and chickens.
PIGS
Pigs are hoofed mammals with short legs,
stocky bodies and large heads, with a long
nose called a snout. Pigs are
intelligent creatures and have a very good
sense of hearing and smell. There are
many different types of pig, including wild
and domestic breeds. Wild pigs live in
woodland areas, whereas domestic pigs
live on farms and are sometimes kept as
A pig and a litter of piglets pets. Domestic pigs are bred by farmers to
produce pork, bacon and ham. Pigs give
birth to a litter of about ten piglets. Some litters include a runt, a very small and weak piglet.
Runts usually struggle to grow well and often die within the first few weeks. Like all
mammals, the piglets feed from their mother’s milk. Usually piglets are taken away from their
mother after three or four weeks. Farmers then feed their pigs a mixed diet of food including
oats, barley and grass.
GEESE
Geese are part of the waterfowl
family, birds that spend much of
their life in or near the water.
Geese have webbed feet which
help them to swim well.
However, they spend less time
in the water than other similar
aquatic birds such as ducks and
swans. There are two main
types of geese, black geese and
A gaggle of geese
grey geese. The term goose
usually refers to the female bird,
whereas gander refers to the male bird.
Geese live in flocks that travel around together in search of warm weather and food; a group of
geese is technically called a gaggle, if they are on land. After laying all her eggs, a mother
goose will sit on them to keep them warm and safe. Usually a goose can sit on 7-10 eggs at
one time and this process takes around 28-30 days. Whilst the mother incubates her eggs, the
gander will stand guard and watch for predators. A few hours after hatching from their eggs, the
baby geese, called goslings, are able to walk, swim and find food.

1. Name two different types of pig.
2. How many piglets are typically in a litter?
3. What do pigs eat?
4. What is a male goose called?
5. For how long does a goose sit on the gosling eggs?
Section Two: Vocabulary Activities
Part A
1. decent
Everyone agreed that John was a decent young man. He was well respected because he always
behaved in an acceptable manner and had a good nature.
What does the adjective decent mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the adjective decent

a. acceptable or good correctly.
b. bad 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the
adjective decent.
c. mean
2. approximately
“What is the time?” asked Terry. “It is approximately 12pm,” Jenny answered. Jenny wasn’t sure
of the exact time, but she knew it was around midday.
What does the adverb approximately
mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the adverb
approximately correctly.
a. exactly 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the adverb
b. nearly, but not exactly approximately.
c. possibly 3. Write a sentence that uses the synonym correctly.
3. errand
Ali had a few errands to do. She needed to deliver a present to her brother and give her aunt a
message.
What does the noun errand mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the noun errand

correctly.
a. a long job
b. a delivery
errand.
c. a short trip to give a message or
deliver something
Part B
4. meekly
“What do you think?” asked Charlotte meekly. Her voice was as quiet and gentle as a mouse.
What does the adverb meekly mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the adverb meekly

correctly.
a. angrily
2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the adverb
b. gently or quietly
meekly.
c. loudly
5. salutation
At the beginning of her speech, she offered her salutations to the guests. Once they had all been
formally greeted, she began her talk.
What does the noun salutation mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the noun salutation

a. a greeting correctly.
b. a sign 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the noun

salutation.
c. a joke
6. merely
He kept quiet and merely smiled in response. He did not speak or make a noise. His only
response was to smile.
What does the adverb merely mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the adverb merely

correctly.
a. exactly
2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the adverb
b. finally
merely.
c. only
7. jubilee
In 2012, it was the Queen’s diamond jubilee. Everyone celebrated the anniversary of her
becoming queen sixty years ago.
What does the noun jubilee mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the noun jubilee

correctly.
a. a party
b. a celebration of a special
anniversary jubilee.
c. a countdown
Part C
8. anxious
Anna was feeling anxious about her maths test. She was prepared but she still felt nervous.
What does the adjective anxious
mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the adjective anxious
correctly.
a. worried or nervous 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the
b. confident adjective anxious.
c. unprepared 3. Write a sentence that uses the synonym correctly.
9. conscience
Sean wasn’t sure which decision to make but he felt his conscience telling him what was the right
thing to do.
What does the noun conscience
mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the noun conscience
correctly.
a. a right decision 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the noun
b. a wrong decision conscience.
c. a person’s moral sense of right 3. Write a sentence that uses the synonym correctly.
or wrong
10. appalled
Kirsty was appalled by the way her cousin spoke to her. She was horrified by how rude he could
be.
What does the adjective appalled
mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the adjective appalled
correctly.
a. surprised 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the
b. delighted adjective appalled.
c. shocked or horrified 3. Write a sentence that uses the synonym correctly.
11. untenable
The house is completely untenable. No one can live there because there is a massive leak in the
ceiling and water is flowing everywhere.
What does the adjective untenable
mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the adjective untenable
correctly.
a. unfit to live in 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the
b. ready to live in adjective untenable.
c. welcoming 3. Write a sentence that uses the synonym correctly.
Part D
12. briskly
Jill walked briskly through the car park. She was already late for her appointment so she needed
to be as quick as she could.
What does the adverb briskly mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the adverb briskly

a. quickly correctly.
b. slowly 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the adverb

briskly.
c. gently
13. hysterics
Everyone was in hysterics. They could not stop laughing at Mr. Turner’s funny jokes.
What does the noun hysterics mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the noun hysterics

correctly.
a. a strong feeling
b. uncontrollable laughing or crying
hysterics.
c. a type of feeling
14. vaguely
Ed vaguely knew where he was going but he had to keep checking his map because it was not
clear in his head.
What does the adverb vaguely mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the adverb vaguely

correctly.
a. very clearly
b. clearly 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the adverb
vaguely.
c. not clearly
Section Two: Summary
sleeping worried egg Easter summer days
winter Christmas fly promised congratulated
1. Wilbur had trouble ______________ because he had too many things on his mind.
2. Charlotte caught a ______________ in her web.
3. The children loved ______________ on the farm.
4. Everyone ______________ the goose and the gander.
5. Templeton added the dud ______________ to his collection.
6. The old sheep told Wilbur he would be killed at ______________ time.
7. Charlotte ______________ Wilbur that she would save him.
8. Mrs Arable was ______________ about Fern spending too much time at the barn.
Section Two: Comprehension Questions
1. Who was Wilbur’s mysterious new friend?

2. What colour is Charlotte?
3. What does Charlotte eat?
4. Apart from the goose, who was the first person to know that the goslings had arrived?
5. How many goslings were there in total?
6. Why didn’t the farm animals trust Templeton?
7. Why was Fern’s mother concerned about her?
Section Two: Close Reading
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Quotation work


“Templeton had a habit of picking up Templeton is different to the other animals?
1 unusual objects round the farm and

storing them in his home. He saved
everything.”
Templeton is clearly different to the other animals
on the farm because he collects things that the
others would not. For example, he picks up
“unusual objects” and saves “everything”. None
of the other animals behave in this way.
“He had tunnels and runways all over 2) How does this quotation show that
Mr Zuckerman’s farm and could get Templeton is secretive?
2 from one place to another without Hint: Why doesn’t Templeton want to be
being seen. Usually he slept during the seen?
daytime and was abroad only after
dark.”
“Templeton showed his nose from his 3) How does this quotation show us that
3
hiding-place under Wilbur’s trough. He Templeton is untrustworthy?
glanced at Fern, then crept
Hint: Look at the verbs used to describe the
cautiously towards the goose,
way Templeton moves.
keeping close to the wall.”

“Right now I am on my way to your
4
Templeton is rude?
trough to eat your breakfast, since you
Hint: Look at the way Templeton speaks to
haven’t got sense enough to eat it
Wilbur.
yourself.”
Section Two: Narrative Writing Task
Trustworthy Templeton?
“The rat had no morals, no conscience, no scruples, no

consideration, no decency, no milk of rodent kindness, no
compunctions, no higher feeling, no friendliness, no anything. He
would kill a gosling if he could get away with it—the goose knew
that. Everybody knew it.”
There must be a reason that none of the

animals trusts Templeton. They are all very
careful around him, and he is very careful
around them.
There are rumours that the last time the
geese had goslings, Templeton stole one
of them in the middle of the night!
When Fern asks why Templeton is not
friends with any of the animals, Charlotte
begins to explain….
Imagine you are Charlotte.

You are a nocturnal animal and you saw
everything.
Tell the story of the night Templeton
stole the gosling.
“The barn was still dark. The sheep lay motionless. Even the goose was quiet. Overhead, on the
main floor, nothing stirred: the cows were resting, the horses dozed. Only I was awake.”
Charlotte has started the story for you, setting the scene and writing
the first paragraph. Everything is still and silent. Remember,
Templeton is very sneaky and very secretive: it would have taken a
while for Charlotte to notice what he was doing.
You must:
1. tell the story chronologically (in the order it happened).
2. describe what you heard and saw.
3. use direct speech for more than one character.
Section Three: Non-fiction Reading
SPIDERS: PART ONE
Spiders are eight-legged mini-beasts that belong to a group of creatures called arachnids.
There are more than 43,000 types of spiders around the world. Spiders range in size, shape
and type; some live in deserts, whilst others survive in ponds and streams.
A huge tarantula next to an A small spider next to an American

American penny penny
Spiders have very interesting bodies. They have an exoskeleton, which means that their
skeleton structure is on the outside of their body. Spiders have eight legs, which are each made
up of seven sections. These legs have small bristles which pick up vibrations in the air and on
the web.
Spiders have organs called spinnerets on their abdomen which squeeze out liquid silk. The
spider uses its legs to pull and stretch the silk into a web. As the silk dries, it becomes hard, but
the middle of the web is especially sticky to catch flying insects. Common spiders can produce
different types of silk, which have different purposes. A spider’s web is intricately woven with
fine silk threads. It may look delicate but it can hold 4,000 times the spider’s own weight. Webs
can be woven into different shapes. Some spiders weave a new web every day or night, but not
every spider species can weave a web.
Spiders are hunters and their webs are their main tool to catch their prey. In fact, some spiders
like to decorate their webs with extra silk designs to attract insects. Spiders play an important
part in our ecosystem and food chain; they eat flies and other insects, and are eaten by
hedgehogs, lizards, toads and some birds.

1. To which group of animals do spiders belong?
2. How many types of spiders are there?
3. Name one thing that is interesting about spiders’ bodies.
4. Which organ is used to produce liquid silk?
5. Do all spiders weave the same sort of web?
Section Three: Vocabulary Activities
Part A
1. delicate
Alice bought some special china plates. They were so delicate that she was scared she might
break them on the way home.
What does the adjective delicate
mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the adjective delicate
correctly.
a. strong and sturdy 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the
adjective delicate.
b. fragile or easily broken
c. tasty
2. coach
Neil is a very strong swimmer so he has been coaching his younger sister. He has been giving
her lots of instructions and good advice about how to swim.
What does the verb coach mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the verb coach

a. to give instructions correctly.
b. to shout at someone 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the verb
coach.
c. to watch
3. hesitate
“What do you think?” asked Mrs Roberts. Ruby hesitated. She needed a minute to pause and
think before she gave her answer.
What does the verb hesitate mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the verb hesitate

correctly.
a. to stop for a long time
b. to talk for a long time
hesitate.
c. to pause for a moment
4. curiosity
There was a deep curiosity amongst the students about the upcoming school trip. They wanted to
know where they would be going and what they would be doing.
What does the noun curiosity mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the noun curiosity

a. a deep understanding correctly.
b. a strong desire to know 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the noun
curiosity.
c. a lack of knowledge
Part B
5. determined
Jess was determined to finish the run. She had decided to run for half an hour so she really
wanted to be able to do it.
What does the adjective determined
mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the adjective
determined correctly.
a. having made a firm decision and 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the
wanting to stick to it adjective determined.
b. unsure or unclear 3. Write a sentence that uses the synonym correctly.
c. physically strong
6. fool
Sam was trying to trick his dad into believing he had already done his homework. His dad was
not fooled!
What does the verb fool mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the verb fool correctly.

a. to laugh at 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the verb
fool.
b. to trick
c. to forget
7. crisis
The family was going through a crisis. They all supported each other through the difficult time.
What does the noun crisis mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the noun crisis

correctly.
a. a celebration
b. a happy time
crisis.
c. a time of difficulty or danger
8. miracle
Two cars crashed into each other on the motorway: it was a miracle that no one was hurt!
Serious crashes like these normally result in serious injuries so it was an extraordinary event.
What does the noun miracle mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the noun miracle
a. an extraordinary or supernatural correctly.
event 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the noun
b. a very normal event miracle.
c. a scary event 3. Write a sentence that uses the synonym correctly.
Part C
9. wondrous
The baby sea turtles were making their way to the ocean. It is remarkable journey, so it was a
wondrous sight to see.
What does the adjective wondrous
mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the adjective wondrous
correctly.
a. amazing or remarkable 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the
b. boring adjective wondrous.
c. tiring 3. Write a sentence that uses the synonym correctly.
10. terrific
Tom had a terrific dog called Poppy. Compared to other dogs, she was very large and strong.
What does the adjective terrific mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the adjective terrific

correctly.
a. scary
2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the
b. unimportant
adjective terrific.
c. of great size or strength
11. instinct
When the deer sensed danger, she followed her instinct and ran away. Nobody told the deer to
run - she just naturally knew that running was the right thing to do.
What does the noun instinct mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the noun instinct

a. a behaviour or skill that has been correctly.
learned 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the noun
b. a natural behaviour or skill instinct.
c. bad behaviour 3. Write a sentence that uses the synonym correctly.
12. destiny
The destiny of the farm depended on the outcome of the harvest. The future would change
dramatically for the farmer and his family if the harvest wasn’t good enough this year.
What does the noun destiny mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the noun destiny

correctly.
a. the events from the past
b. the events in the present
destiny.
c. the events that will happen in the
future
Part D
13. swell
Her leg was swelling due to her injury. She couldn’t wear her normal trousers because her leg
had grown so much bigger.
What does the verb swell mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the verb swell correctly.

a. to grow or enlarge 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the verb
b. to push or pull swell.
c. to break 3. Write a sentence that uses the synonym correctly.
14. noble
Roy was a noble young man. He always did the right thing and impressed everyone with his kind
manner.
What does the adjective noble mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the adjective noble

correctly.
a. boring
b. moral or impressive
adjective noble.
c. naughty
15. radiant
His smile was radiant when he heard the good news. His face showed how joyful and happy he
was.
What does the adjective radiant mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the adjective radiant

a. dim or boring correctly.
b. warm 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the

adjective radiant.
c. bright or joyful
Section Three: Summary
weaving disaster miracle swing park
capture suggestions thump whistling dump
1. Charlotte enjoyed ______________ her web in the afternoon.
2. Wilbur landed with a ______________ when he tried to spin a web.
3. The goslings were ______________ like a tiny troupe of pipers.
4. The children enjoyed playing on the ______________ at Mr Zuckerman’s farm.
5. Avery wanted to ______________ the spider but thankfully he didn’t succeed.
6. Mr Zuckerman told his wife about the ______________ that had happened.
7. Charlotte asked for ______________ for the next message.
8. The rat goes to the ______________ to find ideas for words to put in the web.
Section Three: Comprehension Questions
1. How many sections do spiders’ legs have?

2. What is the name of the man-made bridge Charlotte tells Wilbur about?
3. What type of spider is Charlotte?
4. When does the spider work on her plan to save Wilbur?
5. Which animal did Avery carry around the farm with him?
6. What exploded in the barn?
7. Who was the first person to read the message in the web?
8. How many meals did Wilbur have a day when the farmer increased his feedings?
Section Three: Close Reading
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Quotation work

1
“I want you to get plenty of sleep, and Charlotte worries about Wilbur?
stop worrying. Never hurry and It is clear that Charlotte cares about Wilbur
never worry!” because she wants him to have a peaceful and
happy life. She tells him that she wants him “to
get plenty of sleep” and that he should “never
worry”. She knows that he is worried about
being killed and wants him to feel safe.
2 “May I go out to my trough and see if I 2) How does this quotation show that
left any of my supper? I think I left just Wilbur relies on Charlotte?
a tiny bit of mashed potato.” Hint: Why is Wilbur asking Charlotte’s
permission to go outside?
3 “No more talking! Close your eyes and

go to sleep!”
Charlotte is bossy?
Hint: Look at the way Charlotte speaks to
Wilbur. What kind of verb does she use in the
sentence “Close your eyes and go to sleep!”?

“So Charlotte sang a lullaby, while Charlotte treats Wilbur like her child?
crickets chirped in the grass and the Hint: Why do people sing lullabies? Look at
4 barn grew dark. This was the song

she sang:
the words of the song.
Sleep, sleep, my love, my only,

Deep, deep, in the dung and the dark.”
Section Three: Essay Writing Task
“Wilbur and Charlotte’s relationship is so interesting! I think that Charlotte acts

like his mother. You could say that her relationship with him is maternal.”
Jack thinks that Charlotte treats Wilbur in a maternal way. Why

does he think this?

1. how Charlotte worries about Wilbur.
2. how Wilbur speaks to Charlotte.
3. how Charlotte speaks to Wilbur.
4. how Charlotte treats Wilbur.
What is special about Wilbur and Charlotte’s relationship?
Wilbur and Charlotte have a very strong relationship. It develops
throughout the book and is clearly even stronger than the relationship
between Fern and Wilbur. When Fern stops visiting Wilbur as often as she
used to, Charlotte becomes his closest friend. Some might argue that
Charlotte acts like a mother to Wilbur. After all, she cares and worries
about him, gives him orders and instructions, and sings him lullabies
when he goes to sleep.
Section Four: Non-fiction Reading
FAIRGROUNDS
A country fair, or agricultural show, is a large public event which showcases the animals,
produce, equipment and practices related to farming. A regular fair is diverse and full of
different traditions and elements, from tractors to turnips, strawberry jam to sheep, and
rollercoaster rides to ribbons. Typically, fairs include a mix of competition, trade and
entertainment.
Fairs first originated as part of religious festivals, events where people would gather to worship.
Over time, people used these gatherings to trade goods and share knowledge as well. For
centuries, farming has been an important part of society and throughout history, fairs have
played their role in supporting the farm trade. In thirteenth century Britain, different charters
were put in place to put the royal family in charge of the fairs. Fairs still happen today and are
an important part of life in some country towns and cities. Almost all the states in America have
a state fair.
Animal shows have always been very common at
fairs. This involves judging animals on their breed,
size or performance. Judges also award prizes for
the biggest and best fruit and vegetables.
Historically, the entertainment was simple: there
were sometimes games, attractions and/or clowns.
Modern day fairs include many of the same
elements as their historical counterparts, such as
swings and roundabouts. However, nowadays,
amusement and entertainment are increasingly
central to the proceedings.
A Ferris wheel A long-standing and iconic fairground attraction is
the Ferris wheel. A Ferris wheel is a large wheel
which holds passengers in small carriages and
rotates around in a circle, much like the London Eye. The Ferris wheel takes its name from its
inventor, George Washington Ferris, who created the first big wheel in 1893. Even in the 1890s,
some big wheels were capable of carrying over 1,000 passengers in forty or so carriages. The
wheel may no longer be the most thrilling or exciting fairground ride, but the iconic ride
continues to be a part of modern fairs.

1. What is a fair?
2. How did fairs first begin?
3. How have fairs changed over the years?
4. Where did the Ferris wheel get its name?
5. When was the first Ferris wheel created?
Section Four: Vocabulary Activities
Part A
1. invent
Theo likes to invent new recipes. He enjoys being able to create his own meals.
What does the verb invent mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the verb invent

a. to create something new correctly.
b. to find something 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the verb
invent.
c. to destroy something
2. mercilessly
Caitlyn mercilessly threw away Hannah’s toy because she was angry with her. Caitlyn showed no
mercy or forgiveness and acted rather cruelly.
What does the adverb mercilessly
mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the adverb mercilessly
correctly.
a. with forgiveness 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the adverb
mercilessly.
b. helpfully
c. without forgiveness
3. sociable
Matt is a very sociable and friendly character. He loves talking to and being with other people.
What does the adjective sociable
mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the adjective sociable
correctly.
a. disliking other people 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the
adjective sociable.
b. enjoying being with others
c. enjoying time alone
4. fidget
Abigail always fidgets in her sleep. Her big sister hates sharing a bed with Abigail because she
moves about all night.
What does the verb fidget mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the verb fidget correctly.
a. to make small movements 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the verb
fidget.
b. to move slowly
c. to sleep
Part B
5. duty
It is the teacher’s duty to mark students’ homework. The teacher must do this, whether they like it
or not, as it is part of the job.
What does the noun duty mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the noun duty correctly.

a. something you have to do 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the noun
b. something you want to do duty.
c. something you don’t want to do 3. Write a sentence that uses the synonym correctly.
6. befriend
Joanna befriended the new girl Kayleigh at school. Joanna knew what it was like to be new so
she decided to make friends with Kayleigh and make her feel welcome.
What does the verb befriend mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the verb befriend

correctly.
a. to fall in love
b. to make friends with someone
befriend.
c. to become enemies
7. modest
Even though Mark won the competition, he was a very modest winner. He didn’t boast about his
achievement and acted in a very humble way.
What does the adjective modest
mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the adjective modest
correctly.
a. boasting or bragging 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the
adjective modest.
b. winning
c. being humble
8. distinguish (oneself)
Charlie wanted to distinguish himself at his new job. He wanted to work well and prove himself to
his boss.
What does the verb distinguish mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the verb distinguish

a. to show something to be good or correctly.
different 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the verb
b. to dislike doing something distinguish.
c. to fail at something 3. Write a sentence that uses the synonym correctly.
Part C
9. inconvenient
Liam’s car broke down, which was very inconvenient. Living without a car caused him lots of
trouble as he had to walk everywhere instead.
What does the adjective inconvenient
mean?
inconvenient correctly.
a. easy or comfortable 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the
b. causing trouble or difficulties adjective inconvenient.
c. without effort 3. Write a sentence that uses the synonym correctly.
10. versatile
Elisa is a very versatile dancer. She is very skilled in many different forms of dance, including
ballet, tap and jazz.
What does the adjective versatile
mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the adjective versatile
correctly.
a. having many different skills or 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the
uses adjective versatile.
b. having only one skill 3. Write a sentence that uses the synonym correctly.
c. being unique
11. foul
The milk smelled foul. It had gone off a few days before so it smelled extremely unpleasant.
What does the adjective foul mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the adjective foul

correctly.
a. very pleasant
b. extremely unpleasant
adjective foul.
c. delicious
12. immediately
“We need to go immediately!” said Tim’s mum. Tim got his bag ready at once.
What does the adverb immediately
mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the adverb immediately
correctly.
a. later on 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the adverb
immediately.
b. at once
c. before
Part D
13. ascend
Elijah ascended the stairs. He had to go up to tidy his room.
What does the verb ascend mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the verb ascend

correctly.
a. to go up, rise or climb
b. to go down
ascend.
c. to stay the same
14. listless
Gill felt listless. She didn’t have any energy or motivation to do anything.
What does the adjective listless mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the adjective listless

correctly.
a. feeling energetic
b. lacking energy or enthusiasm
adjective listless.
c. feeling alone
Section Four: Summary
mum radiant struggle cold back flip
ran best hot miracle play
1. Fern tells her ______________ all about the antics at the farm.
2. Dr Dorian believes that even an ordinary spider’s web is a ______________.
3. When his audience grew bored, Wilbur would do a ______________ to entertain

them.
4. After his bath, Wilbur looked and felt______________.
5. The old sheep told the pig to ______________ when the farmer put him in the crate.
6. The children ______________ off together, excited to be at the Fair.
7. The weather at the Fair was very ______________.
Section Four: Comprehension Questions
1. Who does Mrs Arable go and speak to about Fern?

2. What did the crickets sing a song about?
3. What does Mrs Arable use to bath Wilbur?
4. How did the farmer transport Wilbur to the Fair?
5. Where did Charlotte hide in the crate?
6. How often does the Fair come?
7. What was the name of the enormous pig in the pen next to Wilbur?
8. What is the final word that Charlotte weaves in her web?
Section Four: Close Reading
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Quotation work
Foreshadowing is the device used when a writer gives a

hint or clue of what is to come later in the story. Look at the
image on the left. The person knows that a hole is coming
later in the journey, but he doesn’t know exactly when.
It is similar when writers give us clues in stories.

We know something is going to happen, but we don’t know
when. In the section we have just read, there are lots of
examples where E.B. White seems to foreshadow
Charlotte’s death.

1) How does this quotation foreshadow that

“Everybody heard the song of the Charlotte might die?
1 crickets. Charlotte heard it and knew

that she hadn’t much time left.”
When Charlotte hears the crickets singing at the
end of summer, she realises that she “hadn’t
much time left.” This could foreshadow her death
because it suggests that she does not have
much time left to live.
2 “Charlotte had worries of her own, but

she kept quiet about them.”
Charlotte might die?
Hint: What worries might Charlotte have?

“The least thing tires me these days. I
3 don’t seem to have the energy I once
had. My age, I guess.”
Hint: Why does Charlotte mention her age?
“‘I hope you brought a good one,’ 4) How does this quotation foreshadow that
4 Charlotte said. ‘It is the last word I shall

ever write.’”
Hint: How can Charlotte be certain that this is
the last word she will ever write?
Section Four: Narrative Writing Task
The Story of Wilbur and Charlotte
“You’re terrific as far as I’m concerned,’

replied Charlotte, sweetly, ‘and that’s what
counts. You’re my best friend, and I think
you’re sensational. Now stop arguing and
go get some sleep!’”
Charlotte and Wilbur are brilliant friends.

Charlotte cares for Wilbur, keeps him safe and
teaches him new things constantly.
Can you remember how it all started?
Retell it from Charlotte’s perspective.
Imagine you are Charlotte.

You know that you don’t have much time left
and you are writing a letter to your children.
Tell them all about your great friend Wilbur and
how you became friends.
I remember: You must:

 listening to Wilbur cry and feeling sorry for him
1. tell the story chronologically (in
 speaking to him in the middle of the night the order it happened).
 teaching Wilbur all about spiders 2. choose at least three parts of the
 agreeing to help save his life book to retell.
 spinning the webs with words to describe Wilbur 3. use direct speech for more than
one character.
 helping Wilbur to win a prize
Section Five: Non-fiction Reading
SPIDERS: PART TWO
Once a spider’s eggs are fertilised, it is very important to keep them safe from predators until
they are ready to hatch. Most spiders spin a silk pouch to protect their young; some spiders will
then abandon them, whilst other spider species will stay with the egg sac until their babies
hatch. The black widow spider, for example, spins a silk cocoon to wrap her eggs in. She then
attaches the protective sac to a plant and waits there for the eggs to hatch.
There can be hundreds or even thousands of eggs in one sac. Once the eggs have hatched,
the spiders continue to grow to maturity. Different spiders have very varied lifespans, ranging
from just a few months to a couple of years. Some tarantula spiders can live up to twenty years
and lay lots of eggs during their lifetime.
Some young spiders will climb to a high point, release some silk and float away with the wind.
This is called ballooning, it is also sometimes referred to as kiting. Their silk acts as a parachute
to carry them in the air. Hundreds of spiders might take part in this ballooning exercise together.
As they land, their silk strands form something similar to a blanket to give them a safer landing.
Lots of spiders die when they attempt ballooning, so older and heavier spiders are less likely to
try it.
Some spiders can travel quite some distances
and heights through ballooning. Charles
Darwin, the English naturalist who travelled
the world to study different life forms, once
saw a large group of spiders land on his ship,
sixty miles off the coast of South America!
Many people are extremely scared of spiders.
This is called arachnophobia. However, only a
few types of spiders are actually dangerous to
humans. Very few spiders will bite humans,
and even fewer of those bites are deadly.
Whilst some people dislike spiders, some
choose to keep them as a pet. Spiders, in
A spider guarding her egg sac particular tarantulas, have been a relatively
popular pet for some years now. They are
considered good pets for several reasons:
they are silent, they are low-maintenance and they don’t take up much space.

1. How do female spiders keep their eggs safe?
2. What is the average lifespan of a spider?
3. What is another name for ballooning?
4. Which English naturalist saw a group of spiders land on his boat?
5. What is the extreme fear of spiders called?
Section Five: Vocabulary Activities
Part A
1. marvel
When the explorers reached the top of the mountain, they couldn’t help but marvel at the sight.
They were filled with a sense of wonder and amazement.
What does the verb marvel mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the verb marvel
correctly.
a. to be filled with wonder
b. to be filled with fear marvel.
c. to be filled with joy 3. Write a sentence that uses the synonym correctly.
2. encircle
The birds encircled a bin that had been knocked over in the wind. They surrounded it in a circle,
each trying to get to the food first.
What does the verb encircle mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the verb encircle

correctly.
a. to draw a circle
b. to be in a circle
encircle.
c. to surround something/someone
in a circle
3. commotion
“What’s all this commotion?” asked Miss Green. She was trying to teach her class when she was
disturbed by loud noises coming from the hallway.
What does the noun commotion
mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the noun commotion
correctly.
a. a loud bang 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the noun
b. a noisy and confused commotion.
disturbance 3. Write a sentence that uses the synonym correctly.
c. a calm state
Part B
4. nonsense
“I have had enough of your silly behaviour, Stanley!” said his mother. “Agreed—no more
nonsense please!” added his father.
What does the noun nonsense mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the noun nonsense

a. foolish/unacceptable behaviour correctly.
b. sensible behaviour 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the noun
c. outrageous behaviour nonsense.
5. blush
Fiona blushed as she sang her solo. She was so embarrassed about being in front of so many
people that her face went slightly pink.
What does the verb blush mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the verb blush correctly.

a. to look beautiful 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the verb
blush.
b. to become pink in the face from
embarrassment 3. Write a sentence that uses the synonym correctly.
c. to put on make-up
6. strain
The bad harvest put an extra strain on everyone. The farmers had to work a lot harder to keep the
farm running.
What does the noun strain mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the noun strain

correctly.
a. something that is very easy
b. something simple
strain.
c. heavy demand on someone’s
resources or strength
7. tremendous
Nathan was a tremendous help around the house. His family appreciated the great work he had
been doing.
What does the adjective tremendous
mean?
tremendous correctly.
a. extraordinarily great or big 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the
b. rather average adjective tremendous.
c. very bad 3. Write a sentence that uses the synonym correctly.
Part C
8. sorrow
Their hearts were filled with sorrow. The feeling of sadness could be seen on each of their faces.
What does the noun sorrow mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the noun sorrow

correctly.
a. a feeling of disappointment
b. a feeling of great sadness
sorrow.
c. a feeling of happiness
9. desperate
Elsie was desperate for a drink of water. She was so thirsty and needed to rehydrate.
What does the adjective desperate
mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the adjective desperate
correctly.
a. having more than you need 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the
b. having everything you need adjective desperate.
c. having a great need for 3. Write a sentence that uses the synonym correctly.
something
10. summon
Although Craig was in lots of pain, he somehow summoned the strength to walk down the stairs.
He managed to call his legs into action and make it to the bottom.
What does the verb summon mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the verb summon

correctly.
a. to call (into action)
b. to feel pain
summon.
c. to walk somewhere
11. deserted
The place was deserted! There wasn’t a single person in sight for miles.
What does the adjective deserted
mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the adjective deserted
correctly.
a. full 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the
b. empty, especially of people adjective deserted.
c. lively 3. Write a sentence that uses the synonym correctly.
Part D
12. hallowed
Religious buildings are hallowed by people of different faiths. Each building is considered holy
and special to the people that meet there.
What does the adjective hallowed
mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the adjective hallowed
correctly.
a. special or holy 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the
adjective hallowed.
b. unimportant
c. normal
13. tranquil
The park had a tranquil atmosphere. It was calm and quiet so people went there to escape the
stressful and busy streets.
What does the adjective tranquil
mean?
1. Write a sentence that uses the adjective tranquil
correctly.
a. loud and stressful 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the
adjective tranquil.
b. peaceful
c. busy
Section Five: Summary
silver bronze eggs children wink
smile returning bit beautiful balloons
1. Charlotte’s final web was the most ______________ of them all.
2. Mr Zuckerman was awarded a special prize and a ______________ medal.
3. Templeton ______________ Wilbur’s tail to revive him.
4. Charlotte congratulated Wilbur but told him that she wouldn’t be ______________ to
the farm.
5. Wilbur gave Charlotte a ______________ to say goodbye.
6. The baby spiders formed silk ______________ and sailed away.
7. Year after year, Charlotte’s ______________ and grandchildren and great-

grandchildren lived in the doorway.
Section Five: Comprehension Questions
1. Which Latin phrase does Charlotte use to describe her egg sac?
2. How many eggs are in Charlotte’s sac?
3. How much money was awarded to Mr Zuckerman?
4. Why does Wilbur receive a special prize?
5. Who helps save Charlotte’s egg sac?
6. What did Wilbur promise Templeton? Does he stick to his promise?
7. How big are the new spiders?
8. What are the names Wilbur gives to the three remaining spiders?
Section Five: Close Reading
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Quotation work

1) If you have a “lump in your throat”, it
1
“Every day, Wilbur would stand and
means you are struggling not to cry. How
look at the torn, empty web and a lump
does this quotation suggest that Wilbur
would come to his throat.”
misses Charlotte?
Answer: Wilbur gets a lump in his throat when
he sees Charlotte’s empty web. He struggles
not to cry every time he is reminded she is
gone, which suggests that he misses her.
2
“The spider, however, stayed wide
awake, gazing affectionately at him 2) How does this quotation demonstrate
and making plans for his future.” that Charlotte is affectionate?
Hint: What does Charlotte do
affectionately? What other kind things does
she do for Wilbur?
“Her heart was not beating as strongly

as usual and she felt weary and old, 3) How does this quotation demonstrate
3 but she was sure at last that she had

saved Wilbur’s life, and she felt
peaceful and contented.”
that Charlotte is loyal to Wilbur?
Hint: What makes Charlotte feel peaceful at
last?
“As she worked, her eight legs were a 4) How does this quotation demonstrate
4 great help to her. So were her teeth.

She loved to weave and she was an
that Charlotte is skilful?
Hint: Which parts of her body help her to
expert at it.” weave? Is she a good weaver?
Section Five: Essay Writing Task
“The end of the book is so sad. Charlotte was such a great friend to Wilbur. It’s
just like it says in the book: “No one had ever had such a friend – so affectionate,
so loyal, and so skilful.” Charlotte was all of those things to Wilbur.”
Jane agrees with the statement in the book – that Charlotte was
affectionate, loyal and skilful. Why does she think this?

1. how much Wilbur misses Charlotte when she dies.
2. how Charlotte encourages Wilbur and shows she cares.
3. how Charlotte makes sure that Wilbur is safe.
4. how Charlotte uses her skills to help Wilbur.
How is Charlotte affectionate, loyal and skilful?
Charlotte is as a very special friend to Wilbur. She is affectionate, loyal
and skilful. Charlotte is friendly to all the animals, but she especially
cares for Wilbur. Wilbur was very lonely before he met Charlotte and his
new friend changed and saved his life. She cared for him like a mother,
always stayed by his side and used her expert weaving skills to save him.

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SECTION ONE (Charlotte’s Web, Chapters 1-4)

Non-fiction Reading: E.B White…………………………………………………………...……………...4

Summary and Comprehension Questions……………………………………………….……………...9

Essay Writing Task……………………………………………………………………………….……....11

SECTION TWO (Charlotte’s Web, Chapters 5-8)

Non-fiction Reading: Farm Animals.…………………………………………………………………....12

Summary and Comprehension Questions……………………………………………….…………….17

Narrative Writing Task………………………………………………………………………………...….19

SECTION THREE (Charlotte’s Web, Chapters 9-13)

Non-fiction Reading: Spiders Part One…...……………………………………………...…………….20

Summary and Comprehension Questions……………………………………………….…………….25

Essay Writing Task……………………………………………...…………….………………………….27

Non-fiction Reading: Fairgrounds…………………...………………………………………………….28

Summary and Comprehension Questions……………………………………………….…………….33

Narrative Writing Task…………..………….……………………………………...…………………….35

SECTION FIVE (Charlotte’s Web, Chapters 19-22)

Non-fiction Reading: Spiders Part Two...…………...………………………………………………….36

Summary and Comprehension Questions……………………………………………….…………….41

Essay Writing Task…………………………………….…………………………...…………………….43

Charlotte’s Web was written by a

Comprehension questions: (write your answers in full sentences)

1. Write a sentence that uses the noun runt correctly.

1. Write a sentence that uses the noun litter correctly.

1. Write a sentence that uses the noun injustice

1. Write a sentence that uses the verb grunt correctly.

1. Write a sentence that uses the verb enchant

1. Write a sentence that uses the verb relieve

1. Write a sentence that uses the noun brook

1. Write a sentence that uses the verb discard

1. Write a sentence that uses the noun trough

b. a bin 2. Use the thesaurus to find a synonym for the noun

1. Write a sentence that uses the verb chuckle

1. Write a sentence that uses the noun captivity

1. Write a sentence that uses the noun morsel

1. Write a sentence that uses the adjective lonely

What has happened so far?

tunnel begged chased bottle play

happy sunshine rain enchanted bored

Use the words above to complete the sentences.

1. Fern ______________ her father not to kill the pig.

2. Fern fed the pig milk using a baby’s nursing ______________.

3. Wilbur dug a ______________ in the straw to keep himself warm.

4. Fern was ______________ by Wilbur.

5. Wilbur was tired and ______________ in the barn.

6. Everyone ______________ the pig, trying to catch him.

7. The ______________ spoiled Wilbur’s plans.

8. None of the animals wanted to ______________ with Wilbur.

Section One: Comprehension Questions

Answer the questions in full sentences.

1. How old is Fern?

1. Read the quotations on the left.

The first one has been done for you.

1) How does this quotation show that Fern

2 would wait at the bottom step until she

4) How does this quotation show that

4 “Friendless, dejected, and hungry, he Wilbur’s life has changed completely?

Jameela thinks that Wilbur’s life is unrecognisable compared to what it

You should write about:

How has Wilbur’s life changed by the end of Chapter 4?

By the end of Chapter 4, Wilbur’s life is almost unrecognisable compared

immediately begins to care for him as if he is a human. He is allowed to