One Book One Fred

Read Chapters 1-3. Why did Mr. Arable want to kill the baby pig and why did he change his mind? How did Fern’s father bring her happiness to a sudden end? How did Wilbur’s new home compare to his old one?

Read Chapters 4-7. What did the goose mean when he said Wilbur was a very innocent little pig?  On the day the goslings were born, how did Templeton show his ugly side? How did Wilbur react to the bad news the old sheep told him? How did Charlotte react?

Read Chapters 8-10.  What did Mrs. Arable think when Fern told her the animals talked to each other? Why did Charlotte like the environment of Wilbur’s pen? Compare and contrast the way Avery and Fern treated the animals.

Read Chapters 11-14. Why did Charlotte write “Some Pig” in her web? Why was Chapter XI called “The Miracle”?  Can you recall a time when compliments made you feel better about yourself? How did the animals get Templeton to cooperate with them to help save Wilbur?

Read Chapters 15-18 Why did Charlotte decide to accompany Wilbur to the fair? What was the importance of the cricket’s end of summer song? Do you have similar feelings at the end of the summer or do you look forward to winter?

Read Chapters 19-22   How did Templeton show his insensitivity to Wilbur? How was Wilbur’s homecoming both happy and sad? How is this story a true picture of friendship? Which character did you like the most or least? Why?