The Power of Friendship: Charlotte's Web

Lesson 12
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ELA

Alternate Unit 5

3rd Grade

Lesson 12 of 29

Objective


Describe the key event that happens in the chapter and how it impacts the characters.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Charlotte's Web by E.B. White  — Ch. 10

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

Describe the key event that happens in the chapter and how it impacts the characters.

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Key Questions


  • What clues does Charlotte reveal about her plan to save Wilbur?

  • How does Fern respond when Avery notices the spider? Why does she respond this way?

  • Describe what happens with the egg. How does the egg save Charlotte?

  • Why does Wilbur leave a noodle for Templeton? How does this support what we already know about Wilbur?

  • What is Charlotte doing at the end of the chapter? Why?

Vocabulary


gullible

adj.

(p. 67)

easily fooled

unbearable

adj.

(p. 74)

hard to be around

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Common Core Standards


  • RL.3.3 — Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events.

Supporting Standards

L.3.4
L.3.4.b
RF.3.3
RF.3.4
RL.3.1
RL.3.4
RL.3.5
RL.3.10
SL.3.1
W.3.10
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