Why do you think Wilbur didn't sleep well that night?
His mind was full with things about his new friend. He was also hungry.
In the beginning, how does Wilbur feel about Charlotte? Use at least two examples from the story to support your answer.
Wilbur was disgusted by her. "He watched in horror," and "Charlotte is fierce, brutal, scheming, and bloodthirsty."
How does Charlotte describe the word "salutations?"
She says salutations are fancy ways of saying hello or good morning.
How does Charlotte feel about Wilbur? Use examples from the story to support your answer.
Charlotte likes Wilbur. She spoke to him in a "kind way.
" She waved at him in a "friendly way."
What does Charlotte say to Wilbur about his meals? How are they fed differently?
Charlotte tells Wilbur his food is brought to him, she has to find her own.
Why is Fern able to visit more often now?
School is out.
What big event happens with the goose and gander in this Chapter 6?
The goose eggs hatched.
What gift does the goose give Templeton? Where does he put it?
Her dud egg. He takes it to his home.
What words are used to describe Templeton in this Chapter 6? Do you think the words are positive or negative? Why?
"The rat had no morals, no conscience, no scruples, no decency, no friendliness, no anything. Templeton is a negative character.
What does Charlotte say will happen if the egg breaks?
If the egg breaks, Charlotte says no one will be able to live in the barn because it will smell like a stink bomb.
What information does the old sheep give to Wilbur?
There is a regular conspiracy to kill Wilbur at Christmastime.
Why does Charlotte believe the old sheep?
The old sheep has been at the barn a long time.
She has seen spring pigs come and go.
Do you think the old sheep should have told Wilbur what was going to happen to him? Give at least two reasons for your choice.
The old sheep should have told him early so he would be ready.
How does Wilbur react to the news? How is this similar or different from how you would react?
In a bad way.
How does Charlotte respond? Do you think it will work? Give at least two reasons for your choice.
She is going to save him and she wants him to be quiet.
