The Power of Friendship: Charlotte's Web

Lesson 3
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ELA

Alternate Unit 5

3rd Grade

Lesson 3 of 29

Objective


Explain how Wilbur's interactions with the goose help the reader get a better understanding of who he is.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Charlotte's Web by E.B. White  — Ch. 3

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

How do Wilbur's interactions with the goose help the reader get a better understanding of who he is?

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Key Questions


Key Questions

  • On pages 13-14, what descriptive details does the author include to help the reader better understand the setting? Use details from the text and illustrations. 

  • Wilbur says, "I'm less than two months old and I'm tired of living" (p. 16). Why does Wilbur say this?

  • How does Wilbur feel about his "freedom" at first (p. 17)? What details does the author include to help readers better understand how he feels?

  • Do the other animals help or confuse Wilbur? Why?

  • How does WIlbur feel about his freedom by the end of the chapter? Why does his opinion of freedom change?

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Vocabulary


commotion

n.

(p. 18)

noisy excitement or confusion

praise

v.

(p. 24)

to say nice things to someone

dazed

adj.

(p. 22)

having a hard time acting or thinking right after a surprise or injury

lure

v.

(p. 22)

to make a request for something

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Common Core Standards


  • RL.3.3 — Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events.

Supporting Standards

L.3.4
L.3.6
RF.3.3
RF.3.4
RL.3.1
RL.3.4
RL.3.5
RL.3.7
RL.3.10
SL.3.1
W.3.10
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