Charlotte’s_Web_Vocabulary_list.doc

Charlottes Web: Vocabulary listChapter 1: Before breakfastinjustice runt distribute miserable specimen promptly appetite Chapter 2: Wilburenchanted relieved vanished amused delightfully manure Chapter 3: Escapeperspiration patient loft scythes orchard commotion dazed hullabaloo instructions captivity appealing reconsider praise Chapter 4: Lonelinesssteadilygloomily honestly budge mentioned bitterly absolutely frolic cautiously trough certainly endure occasionally Chapter 5: Charlottegnawing approximately disgust appropriate salutations expression objectionable blundered furiously inheritance innocent excitement Chapter 6: Summer daysmorals scruples decency consideration compunctions ancient untenable Chapter 7: Bad newsanesthetic envy conspiracyhysterics Chapter 8: A talk at homevaguely gratified unremittingChapter 9: Wilburs boastsedentary Chapter 10:An explosiongullible crisis scuttledChapter 11: The miracleordinary Chapter 12: A meetingidiosyncrasy sensational adjourned Chapter 13: Good progressaeronaut radiant Chapter 15:The Cricketsmonotonous reputation audience distinguish inconvenient versatile Chapter 16: Off to the fairsmudge cautiously delicious paradise particles veritable fragments loot cargo struggle bewitched pummeled fantastic Chapter 17: Uncleenormous personality interview Chapter 18: The cool of the eveninghumble masterpiece Chapter 19: The egg sacmagnus opus languishing carousing indigestion confetti Chapter 20: The hour of triumphpompous extraordinary courage distinguishedunique valuable appreciation magnificent analysis complimentary revived Chapter 21: Last dayceremony tremendousgenerous solemn extremeimitatingChapter 22: A warm windthermometer precious frantic daintily hallowed brilliant pledge garrulousanxious ridiculous panic desperationsentimentsSource: adapted from http:/www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/alta/dfuller/charlotte/index.htmlCharlottes Web: Chapter summaries(from /pocantico/charlotte/index.htm)1. Fern convinced her dad not to kill the runt pig and he gave it to her to take care of. She named him Wilbur.2. Wilbur was getting bigger and bigger and eating more and more. He had to be sold so Fern called her aunt and uncle - the Zuckermans.3. Wilbur was told by the goose that there was a loose board in his pen. He escaped but he got tired, hungry and afraid. Uncle Homer lured him back to his pen with food.4. Wilbur had a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day because it was raining and his plans got ruined. He started to cry, but then he heard a soft friendly voice.5. Wilbur heard a voice and the voice said, Salutations! At first he didnt know who said it. Then he saw a large grey spider waving at him. It was Charlotte6. It is summer and school is out for Fern and Avery. The goslings are hatching.7. Wilbur finds out that hes going to be killed at Christmas. Charlotte calms him down and tells him she will save him.8. Fern tells her mom and dad what the animals talk about in the barn. Mrs.Arable is very concerned about Fern.9. Wilbur tried to spin a web. Templeton tied string to his tail. He climbed to the top of his manure pile and jumped. He went thump on the ground!10. Templetons rotten egg got broken and made a disgusting smell in the barn. This saved Charlotte from Avery.11. Charlotte wrote SOME PIG in her web. Everybody was surprised and happy with Charlottes message. They thought it was a miracle!12. Charlotte has a meeting of all the animals in the barn. She asks Templeton if he can get a magazine clipping.13. Charlotte wrote a new word in her web. It wasTERRIFIC!14. Mrs. Arable is worried about Fern and has a discussion with Dr. Dorian. He says maybe the animals really do talk and kids pay better attention than adults.15. Its late summer and Wilbur will be going to the County Fair. Charlotte is not sure she can go because it is egg laying time.16. Everyone was dreaming about and getting ready for the Fair. Wilbur fainted when he heard Mr. Arable talking about ham and bacon17. Theres a pig named Uncle at the Fair and hes bigger than Wilbur. Wilbur is worried about his competition and Charlotte.18. Templeton finds another word for Charlotte-HUMBLE. Charlotte begins working on her egg sac.19. Charlotte makes an egg sac with 514 eggs in it. The big pig, Uncle, wins the Blue Ribbon, but Wilbur gets a special prize.20. Wilbur gets a medal, but its really Charlottes hour of triumph. She knows Wilbur will live.21. Wilbur found out that Charlotte was dying and tried to save her but he couldnt so he saved her