Student Objectives:
- Take turns reading pages or paragraphs in the book to practice their reading skills.
- Identify who the main characters and settings of the story are.
- Understand the moral lessons presented in the book.
- Be able to summarize the story in their own words.
Video Links:
- (Optional) From Egg to Goose in 6 Minutes:
Theocratic Connections:
Since geese are heavily mentioned in this chapter, encourage students to consider the following article on geese after class:
Activity 1 – Reading Chapter 12: A Meeting (15 minutes):
Open the story in the Bookclub bookcase and have students take turns reading. Assign character roles if appropriate.
Activity 2 – Discussion (12 minutes):
Ask students the following questions:
- “In this chapter, Charlotte says, ‘People believe almost anything they see in print.’ Do you think that’s true? Why or why not? How does that statement relate to Charlotte’s plan?”
- “Who’s idea was it to have Templeton help find words Charlotte can weave into her web?”
- “The old sheep says she can get Templeton to help by ‘appealing to his baser instincts’. What does that mean?”
- “Imagine that Charlotte is going to write about you in her web. What word would she use?”
- “Why do you think the geese repeat things 3 times?”
Activity 3 – Watch and Discuss: From Egg to Goose in 6 Minutes Video (Optional):
If you have enough time watch and discuss the video exploring how fast geese grow.
(Optional) Bonus Activity: If students are creating a “Charlotte’s Words” dictionary, remind them to add “idiosyncrasy” and any other new words from this chapter.
Assessment:
Assess student understanding of the story’s moral through participation in discussions, completion of reflection questions, and identification of key concepts presented.