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Chapter One
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Injustice- violation of someone's rights or of
what is right or fair. (pg.3)
Runt- the smallest of a litter, as in pigs or
dogs. (pg.3)
Distribute- to divide into parts and give out to
several people. (pg.5)
Miserable- extremely unhappy. (pg.4)
Specimen- a portion or example that represents a
larger whole. (pg.5)
Promptly- swift to respond. (pg.5)
Appetite- a desire to eat. (pg.7)
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the vocabulary word that answers the clue in the
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Chapter Activity
Fern was very happy when Wilbur was born, just
like parents are when their new baby is born.
Many parents send out a birth announcement
telling people about their new baby. Look at
some birth announcements by clicking here. You
can make each announcement larger by clicking on
the picture. Now use MaxWrite to make a birth
announcement for Wilbur. Include a picture, a
date when you think Wilbur would have been born,
what you think his weight may have been, and who
the proud parent is. When you are finished,
print your announcement.
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Chapter Two
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enchanted- to delight completely charmed.
(pg.9) relieved- to lessen or reduce anxiety.
(pg.9) vanished-to disappear or become invisible.
(pg. 10) amused-entertain pleasantly. (pg.
10) delightful-very pleasing. (pg.
11) manure-animal waste that is used as
fertilizer. (pg. 12)
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Chapter Activity
If Fern wanted to keep Wilbur, what could she do?
Write some ideas for her in a letter. Be sure
to include the five parts of a friendly letter
heading, greeting, body, closing, and signature.
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Chapter Three
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perspiration- sweat. (pg.13) patient- delay
without complaining. (pg.13) loft- an open space
under a roof of a barn. (pg. 13) scythes- a tool
with a long, curved blade for mowing grass or
reaping grain.(pg.14) orchard- a piece of land
where fruit trees are grown. (pg. 17) commotion-
noisy activity. (pg. 18) dazed- to stun. (pg.
22) hullabaloo- loud noise and confusion. (pg.
22) instructions- something that is taught. (pg.
22) captivity- period of being a prisoner. (pg.
22) appealing- a request for something that is
really needed. (pg. 22) reconsider- to consider
again. (pg. 23) praise- approval or admiration.
(pg. 24)
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definition. Then, click the box next to the word
that means the same as the definition.
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Click on the paper to open up a Microsoft Word
document with questions about Chapter 3. Type
your answer under each question and then print
the document.
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Chapter Four
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steadily- in a steady way not likely to wobble.
(pg. 25) gloomily- in a gloomy way sad (pg.
27) honestly- in an honest way not lying,
cheating or stealing. (pg. 27) budge- to move or
cause to move slightly.(pg.27) mentioned- to
speak or write about briefly. (pg. 27) bitterly-
in a bitter way sharp or unpleasant. (pg.
28) absolutely- in an absolute way completely.
(pg. 28) frolic- to behave playfully. (pg.
29) cautiously- in a cautious way not taking any
chances. (pg. 30) trough- long, narrow container
for holding water or food for animals. (pg.
30) certainly- in a certain way without a doubt.
(pg. 31) endure- to put up with. (pg.
31) occasionally- in an occasional way happening
from time to time. (pg. 31)
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Chapter Activity
Wilbur went to sleep thinking about the voice,
wondering who it could be. Click on the paper to
open a Microsoft Word documents and write about
the dream Wilbur probably had that night.
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Chapter Five
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gnawing- chewing or biting. (pg.
32) approximately- in an approximate way almost
exact (pg. 33) disgust- a feeling or strong
dislike. (pg. 34) salutations- words used at the
beginning of a letter. (pg.34) expression- a way
of showing thoughts or feelings. (pg.
35) objectionable- the expression of an opposing
view. (pg. 35) blundered- to make a foolish
mistake. (pg. 37) furiously- in a furious way
full of very great anger. (pg. 37) inheritance-
the act of receiving money or property after
someones death.(pg. 39) innocent- not guilty of
a crime or fault. (pg. 40) excitement- the
condition of stirring up arousing. (pg. 41)
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vocabulary quiz by clicking on an answer below
the question.
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Chapter Activity
Read page 39 again. Then click on the paper below
to complete a Venn Diagram comparing Charlotte's
diet with Wilbur's.
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Chapter Six
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morals- behavior with respect to what is right
and wrong. (pg. 46) scruples- principles that
keep someone from doing wrong. (pg. 46) decency-
the quality of being decent or courteous. (pg.
46) consideration- careful thought. (pg.
46) compunctions- feelings of uneasiness brought
on by a sense of guilt. (pg. 46) ancient- having
existed for a long time. (pg. 47) untenable-
that can not be occupied. (pg. 47)
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Chapter Activity
Click on the paper and write about your favorite
season. Include activities and descriptions.
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Chapter Seven
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anesthetic- a drug that causes a loss of feeling
or consciousness. (pg. 48) envy- a feeling of
discontentment or jealousy. (pg. 49) conspiracy-
a secret plan to do something wrong. (pg.
49) hysterics- uncontrolled laughing or crying
or both. (pg. 51)
Vocabulary Activity Directions Click on the
picture that matches the italicized word in the
question.
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Click on the picture that shows an anesthetic
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• anesthetic- a drug that causes a loss of
  feeling or consciousness.

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• Youre a vocabulary
• super star!

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Click on the picture that shows envy.
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• envy- a feeling of discontentment or
  jealousy.

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• Youre a vocabulary
• super star!

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Click on the picture that shows a conspiracy.
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• conspiracy- a secret plan to do something
  wrong.

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• Youre a vocabulary
• super star!

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Click on the picture that shows someone in
hysterics.
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• hysterics- uncontrolled laughing or crying or
  both.

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• Youre a vocabulary
• super star!

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Chapter Activity
Draw a picture showing how you felt during a time
when you received a really good piece of news or
a time when you received a really bad piece of
news.
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Chapter Eight
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vaguely- in a vague way not clear. (pg.
53) gratified- to have given pleasure or
satisfaction to. (pg. 53) unremitting- not
stopping persistent. (pg. 53)
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Chapter Activity
Have you ever told a true story and nobody
believed you? Write the story you told and then
tell what happened when you told other people.
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Chapter Nine
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coxa- the segment of the leg that attaches to the
body of an insect. (pg. 55) trochanter- the
second segment from the base of an insect leg
(pg. 55) femur- a long leg segment connecting
the leg to the body. (pg. 55) patella- knee-like
part of an insect. (pg.55) tibia- the fourth
segment of an insects leg. (pg. 55) metatarsus-
foot-like part of an insect. (pg. 55) tarsus-
the fifth segment from the base of an insect leg.
(pg. 55) spinnerets- the organ in spiders that
spins thread for webs . (pg. 56) sedentary- not
moving around much. (pg. 60)
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Chapter Activity
Make a weaving loom out of cardboard. Use
different colored yarns to create an interesting
design.
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Chapter Ten
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gullible- easily tricked or fooled. (pg.
67) crisis- a time of great difficulty or danger
when great changes can take place. (pg.
68) scuttled- to move with quick little steps.
(pg. 72)
Vocabulary Activity Directions Open a MaxWrite
document. Type each vocabulary word and insert
or draw a picture to show its meaning.
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Chapter Activity
Click on the paper and pen to open a Microsoft
Word document. Describe a typical after-school
day of play in your neighborhood. Who do you
play with? What do you play? Where do you play?

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Chapter Eleven
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ordinary- common or average. (pg. 80)
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Chapter Activity
The news quickly spread about the message in the
web. One way that news spreads is through
newspaper articles. Write a newspaper article
telling about Charlottes web and what and what
was written in it. Dont forget to answer the
questions Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How in
your article.
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Chapter Twelve
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idiosyncrasy- any personal mannerism or
peculiarity. (pg. 86) sensational- causing
excitement (pg. 91) adjourned- to bring to a
close until later. (pg. 91)
Vocabulary Activity Directions Unscramble the
words using the definitions to help you.
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Chapter Activity
Do you think Charlottes plan to save Wilbur is a
good one? Click on the paper and pen to open a
Microsoft Word document with a pros and cons
chart. List at least 3 pros (good things) and 3
cons (bad things) about Charlottes plan.
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Chapter Thirteen
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aeronaut- the pilot of a balloon or airship. (pg.
103) radiant- filled with love or happiness
glowing (pg. 104)
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Chapter Activity
Cut out words from magazines to make a collage of
words for Templeton to find for Charlotte
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Chapter Fourteen
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Chapter Activity
Reread the story Fern told her parents. Click on
the paper and pen to open a Microsoft Word
document. Make a list of things her parents
probably thought were real and a list of things
they probably thought were not real.
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Chapter Fifteen
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monotonous- dull because of being always the
same. (pg. 113) reputation- the general worth
or quality of someone. (pg. 114) audience- the
people gathered to see or hear something. (pg.
114) distinguished- to recognize as being
different tell apart. (pg. 115) inconvenient-
causing bother or difficulty troublesome. (pg.
116) versatile- able to do many things well.
(pg. 116)
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Chapter Activity
Make a chart of the seasons. For each season,
write words or draw pictures showing the
characteristics of that season.
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Chapter Sixteen
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smudge- to smear or blur. (pg. 120) cautiously-
in a way as to not take any chances. (pg.
121) delicious- tasting or smelling very good.
(pg. 122) paradise- a place or condition of great
happiness. (pg. 122) particles- very small
pieces or amounts. (pg. 123) veritable- actual.
(pg. 123) fragments- pieces or part broken off
from the whole. (pg. 123) loot- stolen goods.
(pg. 123) cargo- the freight carried by a vehicle
such as a ship or an airplane. (pg 124) struggle-
to make a great effort. (pg. 124) bewitched- had
a spell cast on. (pg. 124) pummeled- to hit again
and again. (125) fantastic- very strange or odd.
(pg. 126)
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Chapter Activity
Using MaxWrite, create an advertisement for the
fair, using 3 words from the vocabulary list.
After using the vocabulary words, you may add
clip art to your advertisement and print.
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Chapter Seventeen
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enormous- extremely large huge. (pg.
130/134) personality- a persons qualities and
traits. (pg. 135) interview- a meeting of people
face to face. (pg. 135)
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Chapter Activity
Work with your classmates to make a price chart
for various fair attractions and food. Then
write 5 story problems using your prices.
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Chapter Eighteen
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magnum opus- a great work of art. (pg.
144) languishing- to lose vigor or health. (pg.
146) carousing- a noisy, merry party. (pg.
148) indigestion- a stomach ache that is caused
by improper digestion of food. (pg.
148) confetti- small bits of paper that are
thrown around at parades, weddings and parties.
(pg. 151)
Vocabulary Activity Directions Complete the
crossword puzzle by clicking on a clue and typing
the vocabulary word that answers the clue in the
box.
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Chapter Activity
Templeton roamed the fair, eating all sorts of
things he found. Click on the paper to make a
list of the things he ate. Then make a list of
the things you would eat if you could have
anything you wanted.
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Chapter Nineteen
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magnum opus- a great work of art. (pg.
144) languishing- to lose vigor or health. (pg.
146) carousing- a noisy, merry party. (pg.
148) indigestion- a stomach ache that is caused
by improper digestion of food. (pg.
148) confetti- small bits of paper that are
thrown around at parades, weddings and parties.
(pg. 151)
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Chapter Activity
What animals lay eggs? Read the information on
the following website. http//www.saczoo.com/3_kid
s/17_eggs/_egg_layers.htm Then open the
document and record at least 5 facts that you
learned about eggs or animals that lay eggs.
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Chapter Twenty
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pompous- stately magnificent. (pg.
155) extraordinary- very unusual remarkable.
(pg. 155) courage- the quality that makes a
person able to face danger or difficulty bravely.
(pg. 157) distinguished- recognized as being
different tell apart. (pg. 157) unique- being
the only one of its kind. (pg. 157) valuable-
worth a lot of money. (pg. 157) appreciation-
enjoyment and understanding. (pg.
158) magnificent- superb splendid. (pg.
158) analysis- a study of something. (pg.
157) complimentary- giving or expressing praise.
(pg. 159) revived- brought back to life. (pg. 159)
Vocabulary Activity Directions Print a word
search by clicking on the A B C. Fill in the
correct vocabulary word in front of each clue.
Then, find the vocabulary words in the wordsearch.
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Chapter Activity
The people never realized Charlotte's role in
Wilbur's success, so she never received a medal.
Use MaxWrite to create a medal or award for
Charlotte.
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Chapter Twenty-One
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ceremony- a formal act or series of acts
performed in of an event or special occasion.
(pg. 163) tremendous- very great, large, or
intense. (pg. 164) generous- willing to give or
share unselfish. (pg. 165) sentiments- thoughts
based on emotions or feelings. (pg.
165) anxious- feeling nervous or afraid about
something uncertain. (pg. 165) ridiculous-
absurd. (pg. 165) panic- a sudden feeling of
great fear. (pg. 166) desperation- a lack of hope
that makes a person very unhappy. (pg.
167) imitating- to copy ones looks, actions, or
sounds. (pg. 167) solemn- very serious. (pg.
168) extreme- very great or intense. (pg. 170))
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Chapter Activity
Wilbur and Charlotte trusted Templeton to get the
egg sac. Would you trust Templeton? Use MaxWrite
to type your answer. Be sure to explain why you
would or would not trust Templeton.
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Chapter Twenty-Two
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thermometer- an instrument that measures
temperature. (pg. 174) precious- having very
great value. (pg. 177) frantic- very much
excited, as from fear or worry. (pg.
179) daintily- in a delicate way. (pg.
182) hallowed- honored as holy. (pg.
182) brilliant- shining very brightly. (pg.
182) pledge- a formal promise. (pg.
182) garrulous- to chatter. (pg. 183)
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Chapter Activity
Make a card for one of your friends. Design the
card to show appreciation to your friend for
being a good friend.
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Just For Fun Activities
Click on any of the links below to view other
websites with Charlottes Web activities. http//w
ww.abcteach.com- complete an online word search
of words from Charlottes Web. http//www.pocantic
ohills.org/charlotte/index.htm - a website full
of poems and other activities. http//www.abcteach
.com/ebwhite/charweb.html - a crossword puzzle to
print and solve. http//fun.familyeducation.com/ch
ildrens-art-activities/crafts/36120.html - print
these directions to make a paper mâche piggy bank
at home. http//www.thekidzpage.com/onlinejigsawpu
zzles/pig001.html - put together a pig jigsaw
puzzle right on the computer. http//www.familyedu
cation.com/quiz/0,1399,22-14762,00.html test
your Charlottes web knowledge with this
quiz. http//www.bgcs.k12.oh.us/kramp/Charlott'e2
0Web.htm complete this webquest to learn more
about the wonderful world of Charlottes Web
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