E.B. White

Contributor: Melissa LaRusso. Lesson ID: 11544

When you enjoy a book, do you like to know things about the author? What would you ask? Here's a chance to learn about the author of Charlotte's Web!

categories

Literary Studies

subject
Reading
learning style
Visual
personality style
Otter
Grade Level
Intermediate (3-5)
Lesson Type
Dig Deeper

Lesson Plan - Get It!

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You know that E. B. White is the author of Charlotte's Web.

  • Can you name another book that he wrote?

E.B. White not only wrote the award-winning book Charlotte's Web, he also wrote two other notable children's books, Stuart Little and The Trumpet Swan.

Learning about the author of a novel you have read can you give you insight into the inspiration for the author's writing. Learn how E.B. White was inspired to write Charlotte's Web.

First, open your notebook and write the title "E.B. White" on page 39. Add this title to your Table of Contents and number the pages.

As you explore the following resources, write down at least three interesting facts about the life of E.B. White.

Read a biography of E.B. White. Then, watch the video below.

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  • Which fact did you find the most interesting?

Move on to the Got It? section when you are ready.

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