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Charlotte's Web Summary (Full Book in JUST 3 Minutes)

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Warm-up Questions

What do you think a “full book summary in 3 minutes” will include and leave out?
Based on the title, what kind of story do you expect “Charlotte’s Web” to be (happy, sad, funny, serious)? Why?
What do you already know (or guess) about the characters Charlotte and Wilbur?

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Charlotte's Web Summary (Full Book in JUST 3 Minutes)

Fern saves Wilbur and he meets Charlotte (00:00 – 01:03)

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1. Why does Fern stop her father from killing the pig?

Because the pig is too expensive to keep
Because the pig is dangerous
Because her brother wants to keep it
Because she thinks it is unfair to kill it for being small and weak

2. Where is Charlotte living when Wilbur first hears her voice?

In a crate at the fair
In a web above Wilbur’s pen
Inside the farmhouse
Under the barn floor

3. What does the goose think Wilbur does NOT realize?

Fern is moving away
The farm is going to be sold
Charlotte is going to leave the barn
The Zuckermans are going to slaughter him for Christmas

Charlotte's Web Summary (Full Book in JUST 3 Minutes)

Wilbur learns the truth and Charlotte makes a plan (01:03 – 02:00)

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1. What does the sheep tell Wilbur will happen to him soon?

He will be sent to school
He will become the farm’s pet forever
He will be sold for six dollars
He will be turned into ham and bacon

2. What words does Charlotte first spin in the web to describe Wilbur?

“first prize”
“some pig”
“radiant”
“humble”

3. What does Dr. Dorian say about Fern hearing animals talk?

It is just a phase she will grow out of
It is proof the animals are magical
It means Fern is sick and needs medicine
It means Fern should stop visiting the farm

Charlotte's Web Summary (Full Book in JUST 3 Minutes)

The fair, Charlotte’s eggs, and new friends (02:00 – 03:03)

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1. Who hides in Wilbur’s crate with him on the way to the fair?

Charlotte and Templeton the rat
Fern and Avery
The minister and the town
The sheep and the goose

2. What does Charlotte write on the web at the fair?

“humble”
“some pig”
“radiant”
“terrific”

3. What happens when spring arrives?

All the new spiders hatch and fly away, but three stay to be Wilbur’s friends
Charlotte returns to the barn
Fern stops visiting the farm forever
Wilbur is sold again

Charlotte's Web Summary (Full Book in JUST 3 Minutes)

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1. What is Charlotte’s main goal in the story?

To save Wilbur’s life
To help Wilbur become friends with the goose
To leave the farm as soon as possible
To build the biggest web in the barn

2. How does Charlotte try to change people’s opinions of Wilbur?

By spinning words in her web that describe him positively
By teaching Wilbur to talk to humans
By hiding Wilbur from the family
By asking Fern to write letters to the town

3. Which theme best matches the summary?

Technology and the future
Friendship and sacrifice
Travel and adventure
Competition and cheating

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Charlotte's Web Summary (Full Book in JUST 3 Minutes)

Do you think it was right for Fern to stop her father from killing the runt pig? Why or why not?
Charlotte uses words like “some pig,” “terrific,” “radiant,” and “humble.” Which word is most persuasive, and why?
Dr. Dorian says Fern will “grow out of” hearing animals talk. What does that suggest about growing up?
At the end, three of Charlotte’s daughters stay with Wilbur. What do you think Wilbur learns from Charlotte and from this ending?