READING 2.

4🡺 “CHARLOTTE’S WEB”
STRATEGY: Scanning for specific information; Identifying book report elements

Exercise 1: Look at the following cover page and identify the aspects that are required.
Write them down on the lines:

1.-Name of the book________________________________

2.-Publisher ________________________________

3.-Release year _________________________

4.-Author _______________________

5.- Genre _____________________

Exercise 2: Read the description of the book previously mentioned and identify the
following elements:

a) Main characters:
b) setting (place):
c) Time in history where the story is developed:
d) Plot
e) Opinion of the author of this report
Charlotte’s web book report by Amelia Grant.

One of my favorite books is Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White. It is a fantasy novel about an

adorable pig named Wilnur, an amazing spider called Charlotte, and an eight year old animal
lover girl called Fern. It taked place i the countryside of America. Wilbur was the runt of the litter
and Fern’s father planned to kill him immediately. Fern begged him not to and for a while she
took care of WIlbur like a little baby. When Wilbur got bigger he was sent to live on her uncle’s
farm.

On Zuckerman’s farm, Wilbur was at first lonely because Fern wasn’t always there to keep him
company. Gradually Willbur made friends with the other animals who lived in the barn-the
talkative geese, the sneaky rat Templeton, the sheep, and he became especially close friends
with a kind but clever gray spider named Charlotte. When WIlbur learns that he is to be killed
and eaten at Christmas, Charlotte decides to save him. Wilbur desperately wants to live.

The book tells about Charlotte’s amazing efforts to save Wilbur. In the book all the animals talk,
although the only hyman to hear and understand them is Fern. Many exciting adventures take
place, but you will have to read the book if you want to find out if Wilbur is saved and what
happens to Charlotte. I really enjoyed this book because the characters are so special and
unusual. The story is like no other. One miracle after another occurs. This is definitely a great
book! No wonder why is such a famous children’s book and it has been turned into a film three
times already! Don’t miss this book! I promise you will love it!
Exercise 3:

Read the report from the book “ The bad beginning: A terrible tale” , and identify
which elements are being described in each paragraph. Here are some key
questions to be answered. Remember not all of them may be included on this text.

1.-Who:

2.-Where:

3.-When:

4.-How:

5.-Why: