Marshdale 2026  - One School, One Book

Charlotte's Web

We hope your whole family will celebrate the joy of reading!

Pacing Guide:

Week 1   Chapters 1-5

Week 2   Chapters 6 - 10

Week 3   Chapters 11 - 15

Week 4   Chapters 16 - 22

Discussion Questions:

• If you were Charlotte, what would you have written in your web about Wilbur?

• Why did Charlotte like Wilbur so much?

• Is Templeton the rat a hero or villain in the story? why?

• Have you ever had a really close friendship with an animal?

• What makes someone a good friend?

• In the beginning of Charlotte’s Web, Fern saves Wilbur from death. Would you have saved Wilbur too? Tell about a time when you stood up for someone smaller or weaker than yourself.

Week 1 Trivia Question: In Chapter 2: How much money did Mr. Zuckerman pay for Wilbur? $6

Week 2 Trivia Question: In Chapter 6, How many goslings hatch from the goose's eggs? 7 goslings hatch 

Week 3 Trivia Question: In Chapter 11, What is the first message Charlotte decides to write in her web to save Wilbur? 

Week 4 Trivia Question: In Chapter 20, What does Wilbur do when he hears he has won a prize?