A fun way to learn important new words through a beloved story!
🐷 Why Read Charlotte’s Web?
“Charlotte’s Web” is not just a simple story about a pig and a spider —
it teaches children important values like friendship, kindness, and respect for all life.
In Chapters 1 and 2, we meet a small, weak piglet called a “runt.”
Through the brave actions of a little girl named Fern, young readers learn that even the smallest life deserves love and protection.
👉 Learning the vocabulary from these chapters helps children not only read better but also think more deeply about life and fairness.
It’s perfect for young students and great for parents to discuss meaningful topics at home!
📚 Key Vocabulary Words (Chapter 1–2)
| Word | Part of Speech | Meaning (English) | Meaning (Korean) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runt | Noun | A very small or weak animal | 아주 작고 약한 동물 |
| Shriek | Verb | To cry out sharply in a high voice | 높은 소리로 비명을 지르다 |
| Control | Verb | To hold or have power over | 통제하다, 지배하다 |
| Certainly | Adverb | Surely, of course | 확실히, 분명히 |
| Injustice | Noun | Unfair or wrong action | 부당한 일, 불공정 |
| Queer | Adjective | Strange | 이상한 |
| Plaster | Noun | Cover for walls made of sand, water, lime | 회반죽 |
| Carton | Noun | Cardboard box | 판지 상자 |
| Untimely | Adjective | Happening too early | 때 이른, 너무 빠른 |
| Absolutely | Adverb | Completely, surely | 완전히, 확실히 |
| Demand | Verb | To ask urgently | 강하게 요구하다 |
| Specimen | Noun | Example for study | 연구 표본 |
| Distribute | Verb | To give out | 나누어 주다 |
| Nevertheless | Adverb | However, still | 그럼에도 불구하고 |
| Promptly | Adverb | On time | 즉시, 신속히 |
| Infant | Noun | Baby | 아기, 유아 |
| Command | Verb | To order | 명령하다 |
| Blissful | Adjective | Extremely happy | 더없이 행복한 |
| Adoring | Adjective | Loving greatly | 사랑스러운, 애정 어린 |
| Woodshed | Noun | Shed for wood | 장작 헛간 |
| Apple-blossom time | Noun | Season when apple trees bloom | 사과꽃이 피는 시기 |
| Grunt | Verb | Make a deep rough sound like a pig | 꿀꿀거리다 |
| Snout | Noun | Nose and mouth part of an animal | 주둥이 |
| Enchanted | Adjective | Filled with wonder | 매혹된, 황홀한 |
| Lashes | Noun | Eyelashes | 속눈썹 |
| Wade | Verb | Walk through water | 물을 헤치며 걷다 |
| Amuse | Verb | To entertain, make happy | 즐겁게 하다 |
| Delightfully | Adverb | In a very happy way | 아주 즐겁게 |
| Oozy | Adjective | Damp and soft | 촉촉하고 부드러운 |
| Scraps | Noun | Small leftover pieces of food | 음식 찌꺼기 |
| Manure | Noun | Animal waste used as fertilizer | 거름, 동물 배설물 |
| Cellar | Noun | Underground storage room | 지하 저장실 |
🎯 『Charlotte’s Web Chapter 1–2』 Vocabulary Quiz (English Only)
Test your skills! Choose the correct answer:
- What does “Runt” mean?
a) Biggest animal
b) Fastest animal
c) Smallest and weakest animal
d) Oldest animal
Answer: c) - When would you “shriek”?
a) When happy
b) When scared and screaming loudly
c) When sleepy
d) When whispering
Answer: b) - What does “Injustice” refer to?
a) Fair action
b) Wrong or unfair action
c) Quick decision
d) Honest answer
Answer: b) - What is the meaning of “Queer”?
a) Fancy
b) Normal
c) Strange
d) Cute
Answer: c) - What is a “Carton”?
a) Wooden box
b) Cardboard box
c) Metal box
d) Plastic container
Answer: b)
(👉 More quiz questions continue below!)
🌟 Why This Study Material Matters
Understanding key vocabulary helps students not only improve their reading skills but also connect deeply with the story’s message about fairness and compassion.
By studying words in context, kids naturally build stronger language skills — a lifelong advantage!
This resource is specially designed to make learning both fun and meaningful for students — and easy for parents to join in, too!