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Description:	These websites are about the book "Charlotte's Web" and author E.B. White. There are lesson plans, worksheets, quizzes, and student webpages. One website includes letters that students wrote to the characters in the book. There is also information about pigs. Includes links to eTheme resources on spiders, farm animals, friendship in literature, and other books by E.B. White.
Grade Level:	2, 3, 4
Resource Links:	E.B. White Official Website This is the author's official website. Find out where he got the idea for "Charlotte's Web" and read his biography. The "Books" section includes an excerpt from chapter one of the book. ABC: E.B. White Read this short biography of the author and then take the quiz. Matching Worksheet Try this worksheet about the characters in "Charlotte's Web." Read Our Letters Read the letters a second grade class wrote to their favorite characters in "Charlotte's Web." Quia: Charlotte's Web Characters Try this hangman game. The answers are based on "Charlotte's Web." Quia: Charlotte's Web Quiz Try to answer the questions in this short, interactive quiz. FactMonster: Charlotte's Web This encyclopedia article on the book includes sections on "Barnyard Smells" and "Saving a Pig's Life." NOTE: The website includes pop-up and banner ads. Scholastic: Charlotte's Web This Web site includes a discussion guide, writing prompt, extension activity, and vocabulary builder. Carol Hurst: Charlotte's Web Review Scroll down for a review of the book, plus activities to go along with reading. NOTE: The website includes ads. Map of Summarization: Reading to Learn This lesson plan focuses on learning to summarize. Includes six rules about summarization. Teaching Unit This teaching unit includes activities for each chapter of the book. Also includes a play version of the book. Enchanted Learning: Pig Printout Learn more about the pig on this website. ThinkQuest: Farming in Illinois Click on "Animals," then "Pig" to learn more about these animals. There is a list of questions that the students asked a pig framer. eThemes Resource: Literature Themes: Friendship These sites have tips on making friends and how to resolve common problems that threaten friendships. There are several classroom activity ideas to help foster friendships among students. Includes lists of recommended children's books as well as links to eThemes Resources on books that include this theme. eThemes Resource: Insects: Spiders These sites are about spiders and their habitats, identification, bites, etc. There are some colorful illustrations, photos, videos, and interactive games. eThemes Resource: Animals: Farm Animals Learn about different animals that live on farms, including cows, horses, dogs, cats, and more. Includes many photos, plus audio files of the animal sounds. There are activities, games, and online stories relating to farm life. Includes links to eThemes Resources on dairy farms, snakes, chickens, and Missouri animals. eThemes Resource: Literature: Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White These sites are about the book "Trumpet of the Swan" and author E.B. White. Learn about these endangered animals, listen to audio files of their distinct call, and read the history behind Boston's swan boats. Includes activity ideas, graphic organizers, online games, and a board game that can be printed out. eThemes Resource: Literature: "Stuart Little" by E.B. White The sites are about the book "Stuart Little" by E.B. White and include book reviews, author biographies, study guides, suggested activities, and online quizzes. There are links to eThemes Resources on mice, story elements, and graphic organizers.