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Chapter IV of 'Charlotte's Web' focuses on Wilbur's feelings of loneliness and his attempts to connect with other animals. Despite his efforts to play, the other animals do not respond positively, leading Wilbur to reflect on the nature of friendship. By the end of the chapter, he gains a deeper understanding of what it means to endure loneliness and the value of true companionship.

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Charlottes Web Chapter4

Chapter IV of 'Charlotte's Web' focuses on Wilbur's feelings of loneliness and his attempts to connect with other animals. Despite his efforts to play, the other animals do not respond positively, leading Wilbur to reflect on the nature of friendship. By the end of the chapter, he gains a deeper understanding of what it means to endure loneliness and the value of true companionship.

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Name:___________________ Date:________________

Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White


Chapter IV: Loneliness

Comprehension Questions

1. Why was Wilbur feeling lonely at the beginning of the chapter?

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2. What did Wilbur do to try to make himself feel less lonely?

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3. How did the other animals react when Wilbur asked them to play with him?

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4. What did Wilbur realize about friendship at the end of the chapter?

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Challenging Vocabulary
Complete the table. (You can add words of your own)
# Word & Definition Drawing

1 Gloomily: In a sad or
unhappy way.

2 Struck: To hit something


hard or suddenly.

3 Bitterly: Showing strong


sadness or anger.

4 Glutton: A person or animal


that eats or wants too much
food.

5 Cautiously: In a careful way


to avoid danger or mistakes.

6 Endure: To suffer or go
through something difficult
without giving up.

Vocabulary Activity – Fill-in-the-Blank Story


Write short sentences or dialogues where each vocabulary word makes sense.
gloomily, struck, bitterly, glutton, cautiously, endure

1. “I’m so full!” said Templeton. “You’re such a __________________!”

2. Wilbur walked __________________ out of his pen, afraid someone

might shout at him.

3. The wind ________________ the barn door with a loud bang!

4. Fern said ___________________, “I miss Wilbur so much.”

5. Charlotte told Wilbur, “You must learn to ____________________ hard

days.”

6. Wilbur looked ______________________ at the ground because he had

no one to play with.

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