New Lensic Education Offering: "Charlotte's Web"
A Free On-Demand Performing Arts Experience (Video and Study Guide) for Grades K–5Available May 3–7
The Lensic is pleased to present a new education offering for teachers and students in grades K through 5: TheaterWorksUSA’s production of “Charlotte’s Web,” available to watch on demand May 3–7.
“Charlotte’s Web” is based on E.B. White’s loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a spider named Charlotte. Wilbur has a problem: how to avoid winding up as pork chops! Charlotte, a fine writer and true friend, comes up with a plan to fool Farmer Zuckerman. She will create a “miracle.” Spinning the words “Some Pig” in her web, Charlotte weaves a solution which not only makes Wilbur a prize pig but also ensures his place on the farm forever. This treasured tale, featuring madcap and endearing farm animals, explores bravery, selfless love and the true meaning of friendship.
• Recommended for students in grades K through 5
• Length: 60 minutes
• Available for classrooms and education pods; watch synchronously or asynchronously
• Package includes a link to watch online plus a study guide
• Curriculum connections: Communication and language arts, literature, music, relationships and family
• Themes: Friendship, communication, loyalty, perseverance, coming of age, sacrifice
If you are an educator and would like to share “Charlotte’s Web” with your students,
please email your name, school/affiliation, grade level taught, and the number of children in your classroom to Patrick Barrow at pbarrow@lensic.org. We’ll send you the study guide and the links you’ll need to watch the production online.