Student Objectives:

  • Reflect on the story of Charlotte’s Web.
  • Discuss favorite chapters and personal connections.
  • Engage in activities that reinforce themes of friendship and family.

Materials Needed:

  • Paper and pencils
  • Drawing materials (colored pencils, markers, etc.)
  • Bird fact materials (optional)
  • Family tree templates (optional)

Video Links:

  • How To Draw Charlotte And Wilbur:

Theocratic Connections:

Encourage to read the following article on True Friends after class:

Activity 1: True Friend Reports (15 minutes):

Have students read their reports about a true friend.
Encourage students to share what makes their friend special and any qualities that remind them of Charlotte.

If student chose instead to learn the words to the song True Friends, then allow them to perform after all of the reports have been read.

Activity 2: Favorite Chapter Discussion (15 minutes):

Ask students to share their favorite chapter from Charlotte’s Web.
Have them explain why they chose that chapter and how it made them feel.
Discuss what they learned about friendship, loyalty, and family.

(Optional) Activity – Watch and Draw: How To Draw Charlotte And Wilbur Video (15 minutes): 

If you have enough time, watch the tutorial and draw along with the students.

(Optional) Activity – Bird Fact Cards:

Watch bird fact videos related to the summer birds mentioned in Chapter 6 (white-throated sparrow, phoebe, song sparrow, swallow).
Provide materials for students to create bird fact cards:

  • Right Side: Students draw detailed pictures of their chosen bird.
  • Left Side: Students record between one and five facts about the bird.

(Optional) Activity – Family Tree:

Discuss Charlotte’s descendants and their relationships to Wilbur.
Have students think about their own family relationships.
Provide templates for students to design their family tree, recording the names and relationships of their relatives.
Encourage students to share their family trees with the class.

Conclusion:

End the class with a group photo with their drawings, reports, or family trees. (If possible.)

Assessment:

Assess student understanding of the story’s moral through participation in discussions, completion of reflection questions, and identification of key concepts presented.