Level U
Summary: E.B. White responds to the questions many children have asked him over the years about his beloved books and his life as a writer.
Vocabulary:
cherished
rather
gradually
salvation
published
fantastic
Focus Question: In this letter, What does author E.B. White share about children's books he wrote and about himself?
Key Ideas:
Besides questions about Stuart Little and Charlotte's Web, what questions is White answering through this letter?
What details does White include that explain why he cannot answer all of the children's requests?
Author's Purpose:
Who was E. B. White's audience?
What is the overall message to the inquiring reader?
Connect Ideas:
What inspired White to write Stuart Little and Charlotte's Web?
How did experiences in his own life contribute to these books?
Text Structure:
How does the photo contribute to the experience of reading the letter?
What does the photo help you understand about White's life?
Text Features:
Looking at the book covers, what in White's letter indicates that the drawing on the cover of Charlotte's Web is accurate?
How does the drawing of Stuart Little differ from White's dream that inspired the character?
Compare and Contrast:
According to White, what is the relationship between real life and imaginary tales?
How are they similar? How are they different?
What examples does he use to support this relationship?
Final Questions:
What was White's purpose for writing this letter? Inform? Persuade? Entertain?
Why did White write stories about animals?
What questions would you have asked E.B. White if you could?