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About This Passage
Watch how Charlotte builds a verdict. She states a judgment, 'a most unattractive personality', then backs it with exact faults, too familiar, too noisy, weak jokes, and ends by comparing Uncle to Wilbur. Copying it shows how an opinion grows stronger when it is supported by specifics rather than just stated.
One thing is certain, he has a most unattractive personality. He is too familiar, too noisy, and he cracks weak jokes. Also, he's not anywhere near as clean as you are, nor as pleasant.
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Narration Prompt
In your own words, tell the story of this chapter. What were the most important moments, from the children running free to Charlotte's tired nap, and how do you know they mattered most?
Discussion Questions
- Charlotte admits Uncle is bigger and harder to beat, yet she dwells on his bad manners, his weak jokes, and how unclean he is. Why does Charlotte weigh Uncle's character and not only his size? Use Charlotte's words about Uncle to explain how you know.
- Charlotte tells Wilbur she has little energy and feels 'like the end of a long day,' yet she still promises to spin a web to help him win. Why does Charlotte keep her promise to help Wilbur even as her own strength fades? Use Charlotte's words about helping and about her tiredness to explain what you think.
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Vocabulary
Item 1
Extremely large; the size of the rival pig, Uncle.
Item 2
Loud, warm, and full of cheer.
Item 3
Approving; expressing a good opinion of something.
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