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Charlotte's Web Novel Study

A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on character analysis, plot, and vocabulary from E.B. White's 'Charlotte's Web'.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.3CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.4CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1

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Charlotte's Web Novel Study

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to your copy of 'Charlotte's Web' if needed.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

runt
litter
salutations
humble
magnificent
spinnerets

1. Wilbur was the   of the pig family, meaning he was the smallest and weakest.

2. Charlotte used her   to spin her beautiful webs.

3. " !" said Charlotte, greeting Wilbur with her usual politeness.

4. The word "terrific" in Charlotte's web made Wilbur seem   to everyone at the fair.

5. Fern saved Wilbur from being killed because he was a  .

1. What is the main reason Fern saves Wilbur's life at the beginning of the story?

a

She wants to eat him.

b

She believes it's unfair to kill a baby pig just because he is small.

c

She needs a pet for her room.

d

Her father told her to.

2. What is Charlotte's plan to save Wilbur?

a

To teach him how to fly.

b

To write words about him in her web.

c

To help him escape the farm.

d

To convince the farmer not to kill him.

1. Templeton the rat is a very generous and helpful character throughout the story.

T

True

F

False

2. Charlotte's children all stay with Wilbur at the Zuckerman farm.

T

True

F

False

1. Describe the friendship between Charlotte and Wilbur. What makes their bond special?

2. How does Charlotte's actions change the way the Zuckermans and the community view Wilbur?

Imagine you are Fern. Write a journal entry describing your feelings and experiences on the day Wilbur leaves for the county fair. Include details about what you see, hear, and how you feel about Wilbur's journey and Charlotte's plan.