Primary Writing Starters - Charlotte's Web

Wilbur, a pig, befriends Charlotte, a spider. He learns from an old sheep that the farmer plans to kill him for meat. Wilbur is devastated and pleads for help. Charlotte promises to save him, though how remains to be seen.

Who takes care of Wilbur when he is born?

• John Arable

• The old sheep

• Fern

• Charlotte

What does the older sheep reveal to Wilbur?

• He will be turned into bacon and ham

• He will be given a new barn

• He will be sold at the market

• He will be sent to another farm

How does Wilbur react to the news about his fate?

• He is terrified

• He is indifferent

• He is excited

• He is happy

What does Charlotte promise to Wilbur?

• To teach him to spin a web

• To save him from being killed

• To find him a new home

• To introduce him to new friends

What is Charlotte's response when Wilbur asks how she will save him?

• She will run away with him

• It remains to be seen

• She will ask the farmer

• She has a detailed plan