Vocabulary Words from Charlotte's Web Chapters 7-13

2. Charlotte has spinnerets.
They help her spin her
web. Children can learn a
lot about spiders through
the novel, “Charlotte’s
Web”.

3. Charlotte is on a campaign
to save Wilbur’s life. A
campaign is a series of
planned actions to
accomplish a goal of some
sort.

4. Charlotte uses the word
radiant in her web to describe
Wilbur. Wilbur is radiant
because he shines with joy
and life. Radiant can also
mean something that shines
brightly.

5. The Zuckermans show
mercy to Wilbur by not
selling him or slaughtering
him once Charlotte shows
them how special he is.
Mercy is showing
compassion.

6. Descended means to move
down. In “Charlotte’s Web”,
Charlotte descended on
her silk string so she can
talk to Wilbur, and he can
see her better.

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