Free teaching resource for Charlotte's Web. Printable.
Why do people believe Wilbur is terrific and radiant just because a spider has written those words? Pupils discuss: how does language change how we see things? Can you think of real examples where words have changed how people perceive something?
If Charlotte had lived longer, what word would she have woven next? Pupils choose a word, explain why it applies to Wilbur, and write a paragraph describing the public's reaction.