Monday, March 31, 2014

Ch. 19: The Egg Sac (Trivia)

What object did Wilbur ask Charlotte about?


Ch. 19 Vocabulary

admire- if you admire something or someone, you like and respect them very much

swollen- if a part of your body is swollen, it is larger and rounder than normal

occupied- if something occupies you, or if you occupy yourself, your time or your mind with it, you are busy doing that thing or thinking about it

Ch. 18: The Cool of the Evening (Answer)

He brought back a paper with the word "HUMBLE" on it.


Friday, March 28, 2014

Ch. 18: The Cool of the Evening (Trivia)

What did he bring back to Charlotte?


Ch. 18 Vocabulary

humble- not proud or arrogant; modest

masterpiece- a person's finest piece of work; a work of art

refreshed- if something refreshes you when you are hot, tired, or thirsty it makes you feel better and more energetic

Ch. 17: Uncle (Answer)

He made an Indian blanket into a tent for shade.

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Ch. 17: Uncle (Trivia)

How did Lurvy cool everyone down?



Ch. 17 Vocabulary

enormous- huge or very large

interview- a conversation between a person and a reporter

personality- qualities of a person that makes them different from others

Ch. 16: Off to the Fair (Answer)

The truck started to roll down the hill.



Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Ch. 15: The Crickets (Trivia)

Which season was coming to an end?


Ch. 15 Vocabulary

audience- a group of people gathered to see or hear something

distinguish- a feature or quality that causes one to be different

reputation- respect for something or someone

Ch. 14: Dr. Dorian (Answer)

She felt relieved and not so worried about Fern.



Monday, March 24, 2014

Ch. 14: Dr. Dorian (Trivia)

How did Mrs. Arable feel after her chat with the doctor?


Ch. 14 Vocabulary

silently- completely quiet with no sound at all

invent- if you invent a story or excuse, you try to make other people believe that it is true when in fact it is not

miracle- a surprising and unexpected event

Ch. 13: Good Progress (Answer)

It's a tough thread used for foundation lines. If she used sticky thread, then every bug would get stuck and spoil the effect.

Friday, March 21, 2014

Ch. 13: Good Progress (Trivia)

Why did Charlotte use dry thread for the new word?

Ch. 13 Vocabulary

radiant- bright with joy, hope, etc.

produce- if you produce something, you make it or create it

crumbled- if something is crumbled, it is squashed and becomes full of untidy creases and folds

Ch. 12: A Meeting (Answer)

The rat (Templeton)

Ch. 11: The Miracle (Answer)

He was sent to bed without supper.



Thursday, March 20, 2014

Ch. 12: A Meeting (Trivia)

Who was missing?

Ch. 11: The Miracle (Trivia)

How was Avery punished for trying to hit Charlotte?



Ch. 12 Vocabulary

appeared- when something appears, it moves into a position where you can see it

proceed- if an activity, process, or event proceeds, it goes on and does not stop

quivered- if something quivers, it shakes with very small movements

Ch. 11 Vocabulary

ordinary- usual or normal, regular or everyday

glistened- if something glistens, it shines, usually because it is wet or oily

uttered- if someone utters sounds or words, they say them

Ch. 10: An Explosion (Answer)

An idea of how to save Wilbur's life



Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Ch. 10: An Explosion (Trivia)

What was Charlotte waiting for?

Ch. 10 Vocabulary

crisis- a situation that is not stable or certain

gullible- believing almost anything; easily tricked

wandered- if you wander in a place you walk around there in a casual way, often without intending to go in any particular direction

Ch. 9: Wilbur's Boast (Answer)

The lamb called Wilbur the "smelliest creature in the place."

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Ch. 9: Wilbur's Boast (Trivia)

How did the lamb hurt Wilbur's feelings?

Ch. 9 Vocabulary

section- a section of something is one of the parts into which it is divided

boasting- when someone boasts about something they have done or that they own, they talk about it very proudly, in a way that other people may find irritating or offensive

glanced- to take a quick look at something or someone

Ch. 8: A Talk at Home (Answer)

Mr. and Mrs. Arable and Fern



Ch. 7: The Bad News (Answer)

She promised to save Wilbur from being killed.

Monday, March 17, 2014

Ch. 8: A Talk at Home (Trivia)

Who was at the breakfast table?

Ch. 7: The Bad News (Trivia)

What promise did Charlotte make to Wilbur?

Ch. 8 Vocabulary

gratified- pleased or satisfied

unremitting- not stopping, endless or constant

vague- unclear, hazy or uncertain

Ch. 7 Vocabulary

envy- a feeling of wanting what someone else has

hysterics-an outburst of sobbing or laughing

plot-a secret plan by a group of people to do something wrong, usually against a person

Ch 6: Summer Days (Answer)

They treated her as an equal.

Friday, March 14, 2014

Ch. 6 Summer Days (Trivia)

How did the animals treat Fern?


Ch. 6 Vocabulary

ancient- very old

consideration- thought and careful attention

hoisted- to lift or pull something

Ch. 5: Charlotte (Answer)

The voice said, "I'll be a friend to you. Go to sleep--you'll see me in the morning."


Thursday, March 13, 2014

Ch. 5: Charlotte (Trivia)

What did the voice say to Wilbur in his dream?


Ch. 5 Vocab.

disgust- a strong dislike by something that offends you

excitement- something that causes much interest or enthusiasm

furiously- angrily, fiercely, or wildly

Ch. 4: The Loneliness (Answer)

He lived under Wilbur's trough.




Monday, March 10, 2014

Ch. 2: Wilbur (Trivia)

Who bought Wilbur from Fern?



Ch. 2 Vocab.

amused- entertained; caused to laugh

enchant- to delight, charm or fascinate

relieved- freed from fear or worry; made less painful

Friday, March 7, 2014

Ch. 1 Before Breakfast

What did her Dad carry out to the hoghouse?


Ch. 1 Vocabulary

promptly- swiftly; quickly

runt- the smallest animal of the litter

unfair- an unfair situation does not give equal treatment or equal opportunities to all involved

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Mrs. Grant Kissed the Pig

Farmer Minor helped Belview kick-off our One School, One Book reading program today!  Students took the reading challenge pledge and cheered on Mrs. Grant as she kissed Daisy the Pig!