Charlotte's Web Anchor Chart

Reading Charlotte's Web as an adult has been so much fun (see previous post)....

But being able to teach it to my kids was even more fun! We have been reading it for the past week and a half, and adding to this anchor chart as we read. The kids have done an amazing job at synthesizing information and analyzing the big themes that we've come across.

I'm so proud of them!

I get to do it with another group of students starting next week (we are on a novel rotation), so I'm excited to see how/if this next group will have different ideas.

Curling up with Charlotte's Web

There has been no greater pleasure over the past few weeks than curling up with literally one of the most charming, poignant, sweet, and true stories ever written. I read it as a kid (didn't we all), but reading it as an adult has been such a different experience. I catch myself smiling as I read about dear Wilbur and the lovely Charlotte. Man, this book is really getting to me!

So yes, it is Saturday and I should be out doing more exciting things. But honestly, this book is such a pleasure that planning it is easy. My kids have been digging in in class, too. They are exploring big themes and ideas, and I think they are feeling my passion for the story, too. Will post the chart that we made together next week!

As Charlotte says, "never hurry and never worry!" Hey, at least that's appropriate for Saturday.