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I. True or False? Read the following statements. If the statement is true, write true in the blank; if false, correct the statement so it is true.
extremely rude to them. ___________________ 4) When Lucy discovered herself in Narnia, she was frightened and decided to return for her brothers and sister. ___________________ 5) Mr. Tumnus was a kindly faun who befriended Lucy. ___________________
II. Discuss Chapter I. Which Pevensie child do you think would best fit the following description? Write the name in the space. 1) The peace maker: ___________________ 2) The trouble maker: ___________________ 3) The sensitive one: ___________________ 4) The curious one: ___________________
Discuss with the group what you would do if you were to find yourself suddenly transported to another place.
III. Assignment Create a picture of Mr. Tumnus based on the description of him beginning on page 7-8. Use crayons, watercolors, or any other method of creating his likeness, including writing a song or poem about his looks.
I. Vocabulary Enrichment Activities Chapter 2 Read the following descriptions, Write the correct word in the space provided from the list of words for Chapter 2. 1) Four thrones sit there vacant ___________________ 2) A synonym for celebration ___________________ 3) Mythical creatures that live in trees ___________________ 4) A special event that often takes place around 4:00 p.m. in England ____________ 5) Room where the magical wardrobe is located __________________ II. Discussion Mr. Tumnus sets out to betray Lucy to the White Witch because hes afraid. Have you ever agreed to do something even when you knew it was wrong just because you were afraid? Write down what it was you agreed to do and how you felt after youd done it.
Now, think of a time in your own life when you showed the courage to do the right thing. Explain how you felt after youd done it.
III. Assignment -
I. True or False Read the statement, then decide if it is true or false. If it is true, write true in the
blank space; if false, rewrite the statement to make it true.
1) Although we dont know where Lucy went when she entered Narnia the second time, we can predict, based on what we know about her character that she. (Explain) 2) When Edmund says, Just like a girlsulking somewhere, and wont accept an apology, this statement shows that Edmund. (Explain) III. Assignment As you read chapter 4, answer the comprehension questions as you read.
I. Comprehension Questions 1) Why do you think the Queen changes her mind and is suddenly nice to Edmund?
4) What does the White Queen tell Edmund to say to his brother and sisters about his meeting with her?
Why?
11) What is revealed about Lucys character when she says, the others will have to believe in Narnia now that both of us have been there.?
II. Discuss 1) From the way the White Queen treats Edmund, we can see that she. (Explain) 2) A door. A door from the world of men! This may wreck all. But he is only one, and he is easily dealt with. What does the Queen mean by this statement?
III. Assignment - Create: Draw a picture of the dwarf as he is described on page 27 or Write a song, a poem, or create your own work of art showing how the White Witch must have looked to Edmund when he first saw her.
I. Narnian Expressions: Sharps the word. Re-read the passage on p. 49. Explain in your own words what you think this expression means based on the context of the story. II. Discuss: Discuss whether or not you think Edmund will betray his brother and sisters and turn them over to the White Witch. Give specific reasons for your thinking. Based on the Professors response to Susan and Peter, do you think he believes Lucys story? Why or why not? Peter says to the Professor, Well, sir, if things are real, theyre there all the time. Explain why you agree or disagree with Peter. III. Assignment As you read Chapter 6 answer the true/false questions.
True or False: Read each statement and write the word true in the blank if it is a true statement and false if it is not. Correct each false statement. 1) When the children find themselves in Narnia, Susan is the first to apologize to Lucy. ______________
2) Susan wants to return to the Professors house because she is afraid. ___________ 3) Edmund reveals he has already been in Narnia when he tells them how to get to the lamp-post.
______________ 4) Edmund apologizes to the others, especially to Lucy. ______________ 5) When Lucy leads them to Mr. Tumnus cave, they find it deserted but in good shape. ______________
6) Edmund wants to go back to the Professors house because he realizes the White Queen is evil.
______________ 10) Edmund tries to convince Peter that they might be heading into a trap. __________
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I. Narnian Expressions: For each of the expressions below, reread the passage in which it appears. Then write what you think the expression means.
By Jove! _________________________________________________________________ Bagged a coat _____________________________________________________________ Pretty good washout ________________________________________________________ Get ups __________________________________________________________________ II. Discuss 1) Explain the logic behind Susans argument that using the coats in the wardrobe would not be stealing. 2) What would you have done if you had found out a friend had been arrested and taken to jail for helping you? Explain your reasoning. 3) Why do Lucy, and then Susan and Peter, feel a duty to go to Mr. Tumnus rescue when there is personal danger involved. Explain why or why not you agree with their decision. III. Assignment -
I. Comprehension Critical Thinking (Symbolism: a symbol is something that stands for something else) When it is always winter in Narnia, what do you think it means when the children see a robin? What do you think the robin symbolizes? II. Write, Discuss, Create Chapter 7 Write: (Compare and Contrast) Work with a partner. Each partnergroup divide a piece of paper in half. On one side write Mr. Tumnus Cave; on the other side Mr. and Mrs. Beavers House. Re-read the description of Mr. Tumnus Cave in Chapter 2, listing the types of things Lucy saw there. On the other side, list the things that are described in Mr. and Mrs. Beavers house. Discuss with the whole group when finished. III Assignment As you read Chapter 8 Answer the multiple-choice questions.
As you read Chapter 8: 1) What is it that Lucy most wants to discover from the bevers? a) what will happen to them b) what happened to Mr. Tumnus a) where Cair Paravel is located b) if Aslan is a man 2) What must they wait for if they hope to save Edmund? a) a sign from him b) the beginning of spring c) a visit with Aslan d) the snow to stop falling 3) Where are the children to meet Aslan? b) the Stone Table c) Cair Paravel d) the middle of the forest e) the front of the White Witchs I. Comprehension Critical Thinking What do you think a prophecy is?
palace. 4) What is Peters first reaction when he realizes Edmund has betrayed them? a) hope he learns a lesson b) start a search for him c) want to send him back to the Professors d) yell at him 5) How is it that Mr. Beaver is so certain Edmund has betrayed them to the White Witch? a) Edmund let it slip that hed tasted Turkish Delight b) Edmund kept asking questions about the location of the Witchs palace c) Lucy told him she was suspicious of him d) He could tell by the look in Edmunds eyes
II. Discuss 1) Why are the children important in order to fulfill the prophecy? 2) How is it possible for Aslan to not be safe but to be good? 3) Why do you think that Peter and his sisters want to look for Edmund even though he betrayed them?
III Assignment With a partner create a poster that lists at least 3 decisions Edmund makes and the consequences of each of those decisions.
I. Narnian Expression: barking his shins When Edmund is making his way to the palace of the White Witch he barks his shins, making him cry out in pain. What do you think this expression means?
II. Discuss 1) Have you ever wanted something so much that you were tempted to do anything to get it? What is it that Edmund wants so much that he will betray his family to get it? 2) Even though Peter is obviously upset by Edmunds betrayal, he still feels it is his responsibility to find him. What does this action reveal about Peters character? Do you agree with Peter? Why or why not? 3) What do you think about Edmunds character when he begins to gloat and jeer at the statues in the courtyard? II. Assignment Write: Have each student divide a paper into 3 columns. Above the first column have them write: Temptation; above the second column write: Why; above the third column, write: Consequences. Make a list of the things they have been tempted to do under the first column and why you were/are tempted under the second column. Do not fill out the Consequences column.
Chapter 9 Day 2: I. Making Connections Exchange the list with a partner. The student who receives the list should write what he/she thinks the consequence might be if the other student gave into temptation. II. Discuss: Make 3 columns on the board and label them: Temptation, Why, and Consequences. Ask each student to share one temptation from their partners paper, the reason why the student was tempted and the consequences he/she felt the student might suffer if he/she gave into that temptation. When everyone has shared an example, ask a student to volunteer to share a personal experience when he/she gave into temptation and what consequences resulted. III. Assignment As you read Chapter 10 answer the multiple-choice questions.
Multiple Choice - As you read: 1) Why was Susan upset with Mrs. Beaver? a) She felt she was taking too much time to get ready to leave. b) She felt Mrs. Beaver was being rude. c) She was upset that Mrs. Beaver seemed to dislike Edmund. d) She was tired and didnt want to leave. 2) Why does Susan believe there is no hope of escape? a) Aslan doesnt understand that Edmund has betrayed them. b) Susan hears the sound of bells. c) Mrs. Beaver is taking a long time to get ready. d) Mrs. Beaver says they wont be able to get to the Stone Table before her. 3) Where did Mr. Beaver lead the children? a) Directly towards the Stone Table b) to Cair Paravel c) to a safe cave hidden in the forest d) to a friends cave 4) What did Mrs. Beaver provide for the children after they found safety? a) pillows b) a drink to help them sleep c) warm blankets d) a nice snack of sugar cakes 5) What sound woke the children, convinced them that the White Witch had found them? a) the sound of a horn b) the sound of horses pulling a sledge c) the sound of bells d) the sound of music 6) How will Susans ivory horn help her? a) It will help her heal the wounded. b) It will help her defend herself. c) It will sound an alarm if she is in danger. d) It will change into a bow and arrow when she is in danger.
II. Discuss 1) What do you think would have happened if the children had not had the help of the beavers getting out of Narnia?
III. Assignment Complete the Critical Analysis as you read Chapter 11.
III. Assignment - Create: As you read Chapter 12 create a drawing, write a poem, make up a song or
create some other type of artistic representation of how Narnia looks now that it is spring.
I. Comprehension Based on what has happened in the story so far, complete each sentence below with the correct ending from the box. WRITE the second part of the sentence in the space provided. he felt he might be sick. something had gone badly wrong with the Witchs schemes. Aslan knights him. to save Edmund. he was just able to plunge his knife into its heart. they couldnt look at him. he felt it looked like a great star resting on the seashore. that he looked sad as well.
1) Aslan sent the centaurs and other creatures________________________________ . 2) Because of the thaw, the children realized________________________________ . 3) When the children first glimpsed Aslan they found __________________________ ________________________________________________ . 4) The children could tell that, though Aslan looked at peace, ___________________ ________________________________ . 5) After Peter kills the wolf... ______________________________________________ . 6) When Peter first glimpsed Cair Paravel___________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ . 7) When Peter saw Susan being attacked by a wolf... ____________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ . 8) Peter was unable to think at all; in fact____________________________________
____________________________________________________________________ . II. Write/Discuss Chapter 12 Write: A paragraph in which you compare and contrast how Narnia was when the children first arrived with the Narnia described at the end of the chapter.
2) What happened just when Edmund was convinced that he would die at the hands of the White Witch?
6) Why do you think Aslan roared when the White Witch asked him how she could be sure that he would keep his promise?
I. Critical Analysis 1) When Aslan announced that the White Witch has renounced all claim on Edmunds blood, what do you think is the price that will have to be paid?
II. Discuss What do you think Aslan promised the White Witch. Write your ideas below, we will then vote on the one you think is what most likely happened.
III. Assignment After you read Chapter 14, explain what you think is going to happen based on the way Aslan is described in this chapter. Keep in mind that he is returning to the Stone Table, his head is held very low, and he describes himself as feeling very sad and lonely. p. 147.
I. Critical Analysis 1) At the end of this chapter, the witch is certain she has triumphed over Aslan. What makes her so sure she has won?
II. Discuss 1. Go around in a circle and retell/summarize the events leading up to Aslans death. 2. How would you describe Aslan at the moment of his death? 3. Is Aslan a hero?
III. Assignment - Create: Heroes Create a poster, write a poem, a song, or other artistic work dedicated to a person you believe sacrificed his/her life for others. The person could be a political figure, a religious leader, or a member of your community or family. Identify the person by name, and include a brief explanation of the sacrifice this person made and why you believe this person was a hero.
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Narnia Vocabulary Chapter 15 Deeper Magic From Before the Dawn of Time
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I. Comprehension Short Answer Complete in-group as you read. 1) Why werent Susan and Lucy able to 4) What happened when the sun began to untie Aslan? rise?
6) What did Aslan and the children do when they realized he had truly returned to them?
III Assignment Write: Have you ever felt so sad that you had no tears left and, if so, do ypu agree with the author that eventually there comes a time of quietnessas if nothing is ever going to happen again. p. 155 Discuss the types of events that could cause this feeling (e.g., death, separation, divorce, etc.)
I Discuss your written assignment about a time of quietness and the types of events that could cause this feeling. II. Write, Discuss, Create Chapter 16 Write: Pretend that you are Lucy. Write about how you feel about finding Mr. Tumnus and having him restored to life. Discuss: As a class, describe what Giant Rumblebuffin is like. Discuss how he is alike or different from what you typically expect a giant to be (i.e., stereotypes). Create: a picture, write a poem or a song, or create another type of artistic work about the last battle. III. Assignment As you read Chapter 17, answer the comprehension questions.
3) Why do you think Lucy wants Edmund to know what Aslan did for him?
5) When the children find themselves back at the Professors house, what is so strange there?
6) What advice does the Professor give the children if they want to return to Narnia?
I. Comprehension How do the royal names the children were given reveal their characters? a) King Peter the Magnificent?
d) Queen Lucy the Valiant? II. Discuss - Critical Analysis This thing we call time Early in the story, Peter and Susan seek out the Professor to talk about Lucys fascination with Narnia, Peter tells the Professor that it is only logical that, if something is real, it must be real all the time. p. 45-46 What does this statement mean? Is time real? If you believe it is real, then shouldnt five minutes seem to pass at the exact same speed no matter what youre doing? Think of times in your life when it seemed that time stood still. Jot them down. Now think of times in your life when it seemed that time sped by. Jot them down.
Compare your list with others in the group. What do you think? Is time real or is it something that seems to pass at different speeds for different people depending on where they are and what theyre doing?
Discuss: When Lucy is tending to Edmund on the battlefield, Aslan reminds her that others are gravely wounded as well and in need of her help. Discuss how doing good for one person may sometimes conflict
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