Charlotte’s Web Literature & Writing Book Study

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Friendship, Courage, and the Power of Words

Join us for an engaging and meaningful literary journey through the timeless classic Charlotte’s Web. In this interactive book study program, students will explore the story through close reading, guided discussion, vocabulary development, and analytical thinking activities.

Throughout the course, students will strengthen reading fluency and comprehension while learning to identify figurative language, English idioms, inference, context clues, and real-world connections within the text. Students will participate in thoughtful discussions, short writing reflections, and inquiry-based exploration designed to deepen both literary understanding and writing confidence.

This course encourages curiosity, critical thinking, empathy, and a deeper appreciation for literature while helping students grow as readers, writers, and thinkers.


Audience: Grades 3–5
Format: In Person
Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays
Time: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM PST
Duration: 4 Weeks (2 sessions per week)
Start Date: July 13
Price: $385

Key Learning Focus:

  • Students will learn to:

    • Close Reading & Reading Fluency

    • Figurative Language & English Idioms

    • Writing Reflections & Literary Responses

    • Inference & Context Clues

    • Guided Discussion & Inquiry-Based Learning

    • Real-World Connections & Critical Thinking


What Makes This Program Exceptional

  • Deep Literary Exploration: Students go beyond plot summary to explore themes, character relationships, symbolism, and author techniques.

  • Interactive Discussion & Inquiry: Students engage in thoughtful conversations that encourage curiosity, questioning, and deeper understanding.

  • Vocabulary & Language Development: Students strengthen fluency while learning idioms, figurative language, context clues, and vocabulary strategies.

  • Writing Through Literature: Students practice short analytical reflections and close-reading responses connected directly to the text.

  • Real-World Connections: Students connect themes of friendship, kindness, perseverance, and empathy to real-life experiences.

  • Small Group Personalized Learning: Interactive instruction and guided support help students stay engaged and confident throughout the course.

Student Expectations

Students are expected to:

  • Complete assigned reading before each session

  • Participate actively in discussions and activities

  • Bring a favorite, curious, or questionable passage to share

  • Complete short writing reflections and literary responses during class

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • Strengthen reading comprehension and fluency

  • Analyze characters, themes, and figurative language

  • Use context clues and inference to deepen understanding

  • Participate confidently in literary discussions

  • Write thoughtful literary reflections and responses


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