Charlotte's Web - Lesson 13: Avery - PowerPoint

In Lesson 13 of an English teaching resource, students delve into an in-depth analysis of the characters from the beloved novel "Charlotte's Web," with a particular focus on Avery. The objectives of the lesson are to read and discuss chapters nineteen and twenty and to explore the development and changes in the characters. Students are encouraged to think critically about how Avery, as well as other key characters in the story, evolve throughout the narrative.

The lesson involves interactive activities where students work in pairs to write down their observations about characters such as Mr. Zuckerman, Mrs. Zuckerman, Templeton, Fern, Charlotte, and Wilbur on post-it notes. This exercise is designed to consolidate their understanding of each character's traits and their roles within the story. Following this, pairs join together to form groups of four, where they discuss their findings and select three adjectives to describe each character, supporting their choices with evidence from the text. The culmination of the lesson is the creation of a detailed character profile for Avery, considering his appearance, personality, key quotations, and the students' personal responses to his character. This profile is then shared with the class, fostering a collaborative learning environment.