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Strategy

Chapters to read: 1

Predicting & Connecting

Focus: Why do you think E.B. White

decided to start the story with the
hook, Wheres Papa going with that
ax?
What do you predict will happen in
the first chapter based on this
sentence?

Chapters to read: 2

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Strategy

Compare and Contrast

Characters

Focus: Think about how Fern takes

care of Wilbur. In which ways does
she treat him like a baby? How does
she treat him like a pet? Make a Tchart to compare.

Pet

Baby

Strategy

Think About It: How do you think

Ferns care will change as Wilbur gets
older? Explain.

Respond:

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Chapters to read: 3

Visualizing Story
Elements

Focus: What is the setting of this

chapter? Record a quote from the
text that provides some description of
where this chapter takes place. Use
the story clues to visualize the setting.
Draw and color an illustration to show
your mental image.

Respond:

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Chapters to read: 4

Strategy

Character Connections

Focus: How does your experience in a

similar situation help you understand
the Wilburs actions in this chapter?

Chapters to read: 5

Strategy
Focus: Create a sketch of Charlotte.
Write a paragraph to describe her
personality and physical
appearance.

Charlottes
Web
By: E.B. White

Respond:

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