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🐷 What Happens in Chapter 3?
『Charlotte’s Web』 3장에서 아기 돼지 윌버는 혼자 있는 것이 답답하고 외로웠어요.
어느 날 헛간 문이 열리자, 그는 자유롭게 뛰어놀고 싶어서 밖으로 도망쳤습니다.
하지만 윌버가 달아나자 헛간 안은 동물들과 사람들로 큰 소란이 일어났어요.
결국 윌버는 먹이로 유인되어 다시 헛간으로 돌아오게 되고,
자유만으로는 진정한 행복을 느낄 수 없다는 걸 깨닫습니다.
👉“친구와 함께하는 삶이 진짜 행복이다” 라는 중요한 교훈을 배우게 되죠.
In Chapter 3 of Charlotte’s Web, Wilbur, the young pig, decides to escape from the barn!
He feels lonely and restless, so when he gets a chance, he runs free.
But things don’t go as smoothly as he hopes.
There’s a big commotion at the barn as all the animals shout and worry about Wilbur’s runaway adventure!
In the end, Wilbur is caught and safely returned — but he learns an important lesson: freedom without friends is not true happiness.
👉 Reading this chapter helps students understand how emotions like loneliness and excitement can lead to unexpected actions — a wonderful discussion point for young learners!
📚 Key Vocabulary Words (Chapter 3)
| Word | Part of Speech | Meaning (English) | Meaning (Korean) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harness | Noun | Straps tied to an animal to pull a cart | 동물용 멜빵, 마구 |
| Axle | Noun | Metal rod connecting wheels | 축 (바퀴 연결봉) |
| Grease | Noun | Black, slippery substance for metals | 금속용 윤활유 |
| Pleasantly | Adverb | In a delightful way | 기쁘게, 상냥하게 |
| Sheepfold | Noun | Shelter for sheep | 양 우리 |
| Pigpen | Noun | Shelter for pigs | 돼지 우리 |
| Grindstone | Noun | Round stone tool for sharpening | 숫돌 |
| Scythe | Noun | Tool for cutting grass or crops | 낫 |
| Lawn mower | Noun | Machine for cutting grass | 잔디깎이 |
| Rusty | Adjective | Covered with rust | 녹슨 |
| Rat trap | Noun | Trap used to catch rats | 쥐덫 |
| Underneath | Adverb | Just below | 바로 아래에 |
| Loose | Adjective | Not tight | 느슨한 |
| Chuckle | Verb | Laugh quietly | 소리 없이 웃다 |
| Commotion | Noun | Noisy confusion | 소란, 소동 |
| Holler | Verb | Shout loudly | 고함치다 |
| Dazed | Adjective | Confused, not thinking clearly | 어리둥절한 |
| Creature | Noun | Any living being | 생명체 |
| Comfort | Verb | Cheer up someone | 위로하다 |
| Innocently | Adverb | Without guilt | 순수하게 |
| Mend | Verb | Fix something broken | 수선하다 |
| Dodge | Verb | Avoid quickly | 피하다 |
| Sprang | Verb | Jumped up (past tense of spring) | 튀어오르다 |
| Hullabaloo | Noun | Loud noise made by a crowd | 야단법석 |
| Barely | Adverb | Only just; hardly | 간신히 |
| Slop | Noun | Food or waste for pigs | (돼지용) 음식 찌꺼기 |
| Reconsider | Verb | Think again carefully | 다시 생각하다 |
🎯 『Charlotte’s Web Chapter 3』 Vocabulary Quiz
Test your knowledge! Choose the correct answer:
- What does “Harness” mean?
a) A rope for climbing
b) Straps tied to an animal to pull something
c) A toy for pets
d) A type of basket
Answer: b) - What does “Axle” do?
a) Holds a door
b) Connects wheels together
c) Ties ropes
d) Covers holes
Answer: b) - If something is “Rusty,” what happened?
a) It is new
b) It became covered with rust
c) It is broken into pieces
d) It is shining brightly
Answer: b) - “Commotion” refers to:
a) A peaceful moment
b) A loud, noisy disturbance
c) A quiet reading time
d) A secret meeting
Answer: b) - If someone looks “Dazed,” they feel:
a) Energetic
b) Sleepy but clear-minded
c) Very confused and lost
d) Happy and excited
Answer: c)
(👉 More quiz questions can continue below!)
🌟 Why This Study Material Matters
By understanding important words like “commotion,” “dodge,” and “comfort,” students can describe emotions and actions much more clearly.
These skills are essential for great storytelling, better reading comprehension, and real-world communication.
Charlotte’s Web offers not just vocabulary, but lessons about life — making learning both meaningful and memorable.
This educational content helps young learners, and even parents, build a richer English vocabulary while enjoying a wonderful classic story!