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This sentence is the heart of Chapter 12. Charlotte tells Wilbur the truth about friendship — that a true friend's opinion is what counts most. Copying these words lets a child practice writing quotation marks, commas, and contractions, while also learning the shape of a kind sentence.
"You're terrific as far as I'm concerned," replied Charlotte, sweetly, "and that's what counts. You're my best friend, and I think you're sensational.
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Discussion Questions
Narration Prompt
Tell the chapter back in order. What does Charlotte call the animals together to do? Who is missing at first? What do the animals suggest, and who will help find new words?
Discussion Questions
- Charlotte says 'People believe almost anything they see in print.' What in the story shows you that this is true for Mr. Zuckerman and the visitors who come to see Wilbur?
- The old sheep says he will appeal to Templeton's 'baser instincts' by reminding him that Wilbur's food is also his food. How do you know that this argument works on Templeton?
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Vocabulary Builder
Item 1
Very good, wonderful, or impressive.
Item 2
A person or creature you like and trust.
Item 3
Matters or is important.
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