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Copywork
About This Passage
This is Charlotte choosing her friend over her own comfort. White writes it in three short, plain sentences, the way someone speaks when a decision is already firm. Copying it gives practice with the period that ends each short sentence, and with hearing how a true friend talks: simply, and about the other person first.
I have decided to go with Wilbur. He may need me. We can't tell what may happen at the Fair Grounds.
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Discussion Questions
Narration Prompt
Tell what happens in this chapter in order, from the night of dreams to the truck driving off. When you reach the part where Wilbur faints, slow down and tell what scared him so badly on such a happy day.
Discussion Questions
- The Fair day is full of fun for the Arables and the Zuckermans, but Wilbur faints when Mr. Arable jokes about killing him. Why does the very same day feel joyful to the people but frightening to Wilbur? Use the details of what scares Wilbur to explain how you know.
- In this chapter Charlotte decides to hide in the crate and go to the Fair with Wilbur. Why does Charlotte think she should go, and what does that choice show about the kind of friend she is? Use Charlotte's own words about going to explain how you know.
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Vocabulary
Item 1
Known and talked about by many people; the word painted on Wilbur's crate.
Item 2
Shining brightly; the word Charlotte wrote in her web.
Item 3
Very dirty.
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