Through the formation of relationships amongst the characters, students will have an opportunity to learn about the importance of perspective in literary works.Charlotte’s Web is the story of a pig named Wilbur who is born a runt but is nurtured into good health by a little girl named Fern. Wilbur then goes on to live at Fern’s uncle’s farm, where he makes friends with the other farm animals. His most special friendship is with an intelligent spider named Charlotte, who uses her talents to save Wilbur from a dangerous fate.
COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY
The Center for Gifted Education (CFGE) at William & Mary University (College of William & Mary), is a research and development center providing services to educators, policy makers, graduate students, researchers, and parents in support of the needs of gifted and talented individuals.
Located in Williamsburg, Virginia, the CFGE has established an international reputation for excellence in research, curriculum development, and service. Several major grants, including funding from the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act, have provided significant support for the work of the Center. In 2012, the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation awarded CFGE the funds needed for a summer residential camp for low income, high-ability children, for four consecutive years. In 2015, William & Mary alumni, Mike and Nancy Petters, through the Petters Family Foundation, provided additional financial support to the program. In 2016, the Petters Family Foundation has committed to fully fund the program for the next four years. Camp Launch is only the beginning of the Center for Gifted Education’s goal to bring educational equality to all gifted students.