Charlotte's Web
This is a beloved novel about the friendship of Wilbur the pig and Charlotte the spider. Wilbur is born the runt of his litter and his life is spared from slaughter by a little girl named Fern Arable. Once he grows up he is sold to Fern's uncle and ls very lonely until he meets Charlotte. Charlotte writes messages of praise and saves Wilbur's life. After she dies he takes care of her babies and is kept company by them. A STEM activity for the class based off this book is to use the materials provided to create a free-standing pig pen that their cut-out Wilbur can fit inside. They will have popsicle sticks, cardboard pieces, aluminum foil, tape, scissors, and straws.
Lexile: 680L
