Charlotte's Web
Author: E.B White
Illustrator: Garth Williams
Genre: Fantasy
Awards: Newbery Award
Grade Level: 3-6
The book begins when Fern's father wanted to kill Wilbur's life because he was the runt of the litter, but he decided to spare his life. Fern begins to nurture Wilbur until he is sold to her uncle. At his new farm, Wilbur meets a spider named Charlotte. After Wilbur and Charlotte learn that he is going to be slaughtered they begin to work to save his life. Charlotte begins to weave praises about Wilbur into her web. Wilbur gets entered in the state fair but unfortunately does not win anything. Charlotte stays behind at the fair because she is tired and she later dies. Wilbur chooses to protect Charlotte's offspring and it is revealed at the end that several more generations kept him company.
I would use this book to teach students about the value of friendships. This book could also be used to teach a lesson on the importance of helping each other and being there for each other in time of need. This book could also be used as a book club book.
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