Who Said It?
"Where's Papa going with that ax?"
Fern Arable (first line of the book)
Which word means "the smallest of the litter"?
A. versatile
B. untenable
C. runt
C. runt
Who is being described?
-friendly
-emotional
-humble
Wilbur
These quotes are evidence of which theme?
"I'll be a friend to you. I've watched you all day and I like you."
"Wilbur was merely suffering the doubts and fears that often go with finding a new friend."
How much did Uncle Homer pay for Wilbur? (pg. 12)
$6
"Salutations are greetings. It's my fancy way of saying hello."
Charlotte (when she first meets Wilbur)
Which word means "chaos, commotion, or too much going on at once"?
A. hullabaloo
B. gullible
C. sedentary
A. hullabaloo
-bloodthirsty
-clever
-kind
Charlotte
These quotes are evidence of which theme?
"This is a matter of life and death, and you talk about controlling myself."
"I can't be quiet," screamed Wilbur, racing up and down. "I don't want to be killed. I don't want to die."
survival
the old sheep
"I'm really too young to go out into the world alone."
Wilbur (after escaping)
Which word did Charlotte say described her, because she "sits still a good portion of the time" and "doesn't go wandering around"?
A. hysterics
B. salutations
C. sedentary
C. sedentary
Who is being described?
-greedy
-rude
-helpful (when it benefits him)
Templeton
These quotes are evidence of which theme?
"Fern couldn't take her eyes off the tiny pig. 'Oh,' she whispered. 'Oh, look at him! He's absolutely perfect."
"Fern chuckled softly, and her eyes grew wide with love for the pig."
love
Which TWO words did Templeton bring back from the dump before bringing back radiant? (pg. 98)
DOUBLE POINTS: Why were these words not good for the web?
crunchy & pre-shrunk
DOUBLE POINTS: Crunchy would make the Zuckermans think of bacon. Pre-shrunk would make the Zuckermans think Wilbur was small.
"I'm a pig!"
Avery Arable (before bringing Wilbur to the Fair)
Charlotte told Wilbur that people were "_______," or "easy to fool."
A. solemn
B. gullible
C. radiant
B. gullible
Who is being described?
-messy
-collector
-energetic
Avery Arable
These quotes are evidence of which theme?
"Underneath her rather bold and cruel exterior, she had a kind heart, and she was to prove loyal and true to the very end."
"I was never more serious in my life. I am not going to let you die, Wilbur."
Mrs. Zuckerman
"Perhaps if people talked less, animals would talk more. People are incessant talkers, I can give you my word on that."
Dr. Dorian (when Mrs. Arable talks to him about Fern)
Which word means "good at many things"?
A. versatile
B. envy
C. aeronaut
A. versatile
Who is being described?
-quirky
-protective
-chatty
Goose
OTHER THAN friendship, loyalty, love, and survival, what is another theme on your chart that YOU think is shown in Charlotte's Web? Give at least TWO reasons why.
Answers will vary, but points will be earned if a theme is listed and two reasons are given.
What does Avery stick in his pocket before using the swing in Zuckerman's barn? (pg. 69)
a live frog