📚 Part 1: Character Knowledge

1. Who are the main characters introduced in Chapter 1? Check all that apply:

Wilbur

Fern

Charlotte

Templeton

2. What kind of animal is Wilbur?

A spider

A pig

A rat

A goose

3. Why is Fern upset at the beginning of the story?

She lost her homework

Her father wants to kill the runt pig

She can't find her pet

She's late for school

4. How does Fern show she cares for Wilbur?

🌟 Part 2: Character Traits & Vocabulary

5. Fill in the blanks using the vocabulary words: friendship, loyalty, cycle of life

a) Fern shows _____________ by taking care of Wilbur.

b) The story teaches us about _____________ between different characters.

c) Birth, growth, and change are part of the _____________.

6. Describe Wilbur using at least three character traits from what you learned in Chapter 1:

7. What do you predict will happen between Wilbur and Charlotte when they meet? Use evidence from the story to support your prediction:

8. Draw a picture of your favorite character from Chapter 1 and write two sentences about why they are your favorite:

9. How do you think Fern and Wilbur's relationship shows the theme of friendship? Give one example from the text:

10. Extension: If you were Fern's friend, what advice would you give her about caring for Wilbur?