Activity Overview
This is another activity where students can explore cause and effect using the four different webs that Charlotte creates in the story. Each web carries its own meaning, and moves the plot forward. This activity is meant for students to examine each web’s significance in more detail.
Template and Class Instructions
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Student Instructions
Create a storyboard identifying the cause and effect of each web Charlotte creates in Charlotte's Web.
- Use the template provided by your teacher.
- Select each web (hint: search "web" in the search box and use the smart options!).
- Describe the meaning of the web.
- Describe how it changes the story.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient 5 Points | Emerging 3 Points | Beginning 1 Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explanation | The descriptions are clear and at least two sentences. | The descriptions can be understood but it are somewhat unclear. | The descriptions are unclear and are not at least two sentences. |
| Illustrations | The illustrations represent the descriptions using appropriate scenes, characters and items. | The illustrations relate to the descriptions, but are difficult to understand. | The illustrations do not clearly relate to the descriptions. |
| Evidence of Effort | Work is well written and carefully thought out. | Work shows some evidence of effort. | Work shows little evidence of any effort. |
| Conventions | Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are mostly correct. | Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are somewhat correct. | Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are mostly incorrect. |
How To Encourage Critical Thinking in Younger Students
Promote Curiosity
Allowing students to ask questions about their surroundings can help them develop a sense of curiosity. Give people the chance to explore and learn. For this purpose, teachers can discuss some interesting topics for the last 10 minutes in each class. Such as exploring space, mechanics of a car, and working of a hot air balloon, and discuss these topics using engaging activities.
Encourage Problem-Solving
Provide students with age-appropriate riddles and challenges. Encourage them to consider various tactics and techniques in order to come up with a solution. Remind the students to first consider all the options while solving the problem and select the most optimal solution.
Give Puzzles
Puzzles can enhance critical thinking and encourage students to solve challenges and exercise their brains in a fun way. Teachers can divide the students into multiple groups and provide each group with a different puzzle box and time limit.
Use Critical Reading
Asking questions about the author's intent, key points, and supporting facts will assist students in analyzing and evaluating texts. Encourage your students to draw conclusions and forecasts based on all the available information.
Use Open-Ended Questions
Ask questions that call for more information than a simple yes or no response. Encourage them to contemplate and communicate their ideas. Asking "What part of the story did you find interesting?" as an example, rather than "Did you like the story?"
Frequently Asked Questions About Charlotte's Webs: Cause and Effect
What kind of impact did Charlotte’s Webs have on how people perceived Wilbur?
Wilbur's reputation significantly increased thanks to the webs. They attracted the humans' attention and made them think highly of Wilbur the pig. People used to come see Wilbur from far off towns which helped him gain a significant amount of fame. His life was finally spared by this.
Did anyone at first take the messages on the webs seriously?
The humans initially dismissed the signals as a hoax out of skepticism. However, when more and more webs bearing various messages started to form, people started to think that something exceptional was taking place. Slowly, people started to believe in Wilbur’s abilities thanks to Charlotte and he became famous.
What part did Charlotte's webs play in the story's overarching theme?
A major component of the idea of friendship and selflessness was performed by Charlotte's webs. They revealed the depth of Charlotte's love and dedication to Wilbur and showed the power of even the smallest deeds of goodness. Even at the end of the story, Charlotte died in the selfless act of helping Wilbur.
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