A Novel Study of Charlotte's Web
In this 6 week class, learners will complete a novel study on Charlotte's Web. As they read the book, learners will use critical thinking skills, analyze characters and how they change, and learn about the importance of friendship.
Dawn Sifuentes
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(343)
What's included
6 live meetings
5 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will be responsible for reading the chapters at home ahead of class time for the week to be prepared for class discussion and activities. Please see the above schedule.Assessment
There will be no formal assessment. However, students will be informally assessed by how well they participate in the class discussion and activities.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Over a period of 6 weeks, learners will read and discuss Charlotte's Web using critical thinking skills to deepen their understanding of the story. They will answer questions about the story, compare and contrast characters and events, and summarize what they read. Learners will also look for details and descriptive words that give readers visuals or pictures in their mind. Learners will analyze characters and their actions and how they grow and change throughout the story. They will give examples of these character changes as we move through the story. Learners will also learn the importance of friendship and how to be a good friend. This novel study will be presented by slideshows and novel study sheets uploaded onto the classroom for each class. Students will be responsible for reading the chapters in the book ahead of time each week to prepare for class. Class time will be spent discussing, answering questions, analyzing characters, and completing activities over the chapters according to our weekly schedule below. Week 1 *Answer questions and discuss Chapters 1-4 *Descriptive word check *Analyze characters: Fern, Mr. Arable, Wilbur, animals on the farm *Important vocabulary: injustice, runt, scythe, gander, hullabaloo, glutton *Summarize chapters and predict what will happen next Week 2 *Answer questions and discuss Chapters 5-8 *Descriptive word check *Analyze characters: Charlotte, Templeton *Important vocabulary: objectionable, salutations, anesthetic, conspiracy, untenable, unremitting *Summarize chapters and predict what will happen next Week 3 *Answer questions and discuss Chapters 9-12 *Descriptive word check *Analyze characters: Avery, Mrs. Arable *Important vocabulary: sedentary, gullible, idiosyncrasy *Summarize chapters and predict what will happen next Week 4 *Answer questions and discuss Chapters 13-16 *Descriptive word check *Analyze characters: Dr. Dorian, Mrs. Zuckerman *Important vocabulary: radiant, aeronaut, versatile *Summarize chapters and predict what will happen next Week 5 *Answer questions and discuss Chapters 17-19 *Descriptive word check *Analyze characters: Lurvy, Mr. Zuckerman *Important vocabulary: schemer *Summarize chapters and predict what will happen next Week 6 *Answer questions and discuss Chapters 20-22 *Descriptive word check *Analyze characters: Charlotte, Wilbur, Fern, Avery, Mr. and Mrs. Arable, Mr. and Mrs. Zuckerman, Lurvy, Templeton, and other animals (How have they changed?); Charlotte's daughters *Important vocabulary: magnum opus, languishing, garrulous *Summarize chapters and story *Reflections
Learning Goals
Students will use critical thinking skills to deepen their comprehension of the story.
Students will analyze characters and how they change throughout the story.
Students will compare and contrast characters and events in the story.
Students will summarize the chapters and the story.
Students will look for descriptive details in the story to form pictures in their mind.
Students will learn the importance of friendship through the characters in the story.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please be aware that we will discuss farm animal lives and how some are killed for humans to eat, etc.
Supply List
Charlotte's Web book by E.B. White pencil and paper novel study sheets that I upload each week in the classroom
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
4.9
343reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Lourdes College
I have been an elementary classroom teacher for 18 years. I have taught this novel study many times to my 3rd graders in Reading.Reviews
Live Group Class
$75
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
50 min
Completed by 38 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
3-8 learners per class
