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Copywork
About This Passage
These two sentences show exactly why Charlotte says no to the word 'Crunchy.' She is thinking ahead: a word about how Wilbur tastes could make Mr. Zuckerman picture bacon and ham instead of a pig worth saving. Copying it lets a young writer practice two clear sentences and notice how the vivid words 'crisp, crunchy bacon and tasty ham' make the danger easy to picture.
We don't want Zuckerman to think Wilbur is crunchy. He might start thinking about crisp, crunchy bacon and tasty ham.
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Discussion Questions
Narration Prompt
Tell what happens in this chapter in order. When you reach the most important part, when Charlotte picks which words to use, slow down and tell what happened and why it matters.
Discussion Questions
- When Templeton brings the word 'Crunchy,' Charlotte says no right away. Why does Charlotte refuse a word about how Wilbur might taste? Use Charlotte's own words about Wilbur's 'noble qualities' to explain how you know.
- Charlotte worked all night on the web, but in the morning everyone starts praising Wilbur. Why do you think the people admire Wilbur first instead of thinking about who made the word? What part of the chapter helps you decide?
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Vocabulary
Item 1
So good that it amazes people; the new word Charlotte writes about the pig.
Item 2
Good and honorable, the kind of thing to be proud of.
Item 3
Shining brightly and full of light.
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