Objective 1 Explore the themes of Charlotte's Web
Time Allocation 60 minutes
Resources Needed Copy of Charlotte's Web, chart paper, markers, sticky notes
Introduction
  • Ask students if they have read Charlotte's Web or seen the movie adaptation.
  • Explain that today they will explore the themes of the book and discuss their importance.
Development
  • Read aloud a chapter or a selected passage from Charlotte's Web.
  • Brainstorm with the students to identify the themes present in the story.
  • Write down the themes on chart paper.
  • Discuss each theme and ask students to share their thoughts and examples from the book.
  • Provide additional examples if needed.
  • Ask students to write down their favorite theme on a sticky note and stick it on the chart paper.
Conclusion
  • Review the themes discussed.
  • Ask students to reflect on why these themes are important in the story.
Assessment
  • Observe students' participation during the discussion and their ability to identify and explain the themes.

Objective 2 Write a summary of Charlotte's Web
Time Allocation 60 minutes
Resources Needed Copy of Charlotte's Web, writing paper, pens/pencils
Introduction
  • Remind students about the story of Charlotte's Web.
  • Explain that they will be writing a summary of the book today.
Development
  • Discuss the purpose of a summary and its key elements (main characters, setting, problem, solution).
  • Model how to write a summary for a chapter or a selected passage from the book.
  • Provide students with writing paper and ask them to write their own summary of the entire book.
  • Encourage them to include the main characters, major events, and the overall message of the story.
Conclusion
  • Invite a few students to share their summaries with the class.
  • Discuss the similarities and differences between the summaries.
  • Highlight the importance of capturing the essence of the story in a concise manner.
Assessment
  • Review students' summaries for accuracy, clarity, and inclusion of key elements.

Objective 3 Write a review of Charlotte's Web
Time Allocation 60 minutes
Resources Needed Copy of Charlotte's Web, writing paper, pens/pencils
Introduction
  • Explain to students that they will be writing a review of Charlotte's Web today.
  • Discuss the purpose of a review (to provide an opinion and recommend or discourage others from reading the book).
Development
  • Brainstorm with the class what makes a good review (including personal opinions, examples, and clear language).
  • Model how to write a review by sharing your own opinion and supporting it with examples from the book.
  • Provide students with writing paper and ask them to write their own review of Charlotte's Web.
  • Encourage them to express their personal thoughts and provide reasons why they would recommend or not recommend the book to others.
Conclusion
  • Invite a few students to read their reviews aloud or share them with a partner.
  • Discuss the different opinions and highlight the importance of respecting others' viewpoints.
Assessment
  • Review students' reviews for clarity, organization, and inclusion of personal opinions and supporting examples.

Objective 4 Create and present own story based on the themes of Charlotte's Web
Time Allocation 120 minutes (divided into multiple sessions)
Resources Needed Chart paper, markers, writing paper, pens/pencils, props for presentations (optional)
Introduction
  • Remind students about the themes explored in Charlotte's Web.
  • Explain that they will be creating their own story inspired by these themes.
Development
  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with a sheet of chart paper and markers.
  • Ask them to brainstorm and plan their own story, incorporating at least one of the themes from Charlotte's Web.
  • Encourage creativity and imagination.
  • Once the planning is complete, students can start writing their stories individually on writing paper.
  • Provide guidance and support as needed.
  • After writing, allow time for students to edit and revise their stories.
  • Ask each group to prepare a short presentation of their story.
  • They can choose to act it out, create a puppet show, or simply read it aloud.
Conclusion
  • Each group presents their story to the class.
  • After each presentation, allow time for questions and feedback from the audience.
  • Discuss the different ways the themes were incorporated into each story.
  • Highlight the importance of storytelling and creativity.
Assessment
  • Assess students' ability to plan, write, edit, and present their own stories.
  • Observe their creativity, organization, and communication skills during the presentations.