Charlotte’s Web
By E.B. White
A kind pig named Wilbur is saved from slaughter by his spider friend Charlotte, who uses her web to make him famous.
Worksheets
Wilbur meets Charlotte, a clever spider, who befriends him and promises to save him from being slaughtered, while the barn animals begin planning together and Wilbur learns more about life in the barn.
Fern saves a tiny runt pig named Wilbur from being killed, cares for him, and loves him dearly until he’s sold to her uncle’s farm, where Wilbur struggles with loneliness and wishes for a friend.
Class 1
Class 2
Charlotte writes words like “SOME PIG” in her web, amazing humans and attracting visitors, and continues helping Wilbur by gathering more words with Templeton’s help, making him famous and admired.
Class 3
Wilbur and Charlotte go to the county fair, where Charlotte spins “HUMBLE” in her web, Wilbur gains respect, and Charlotte lays her eggs while feeling weak, but successfully saves Wilbur’s life.
Class 4
Charlotte dies after ensuring her egg sac is safe, but Wilbur protects the eggs and befriends her children, while life continues on the farm with Wilbur remembering Charlotte fondly.
