Audio excerpt from lion, the witch, and the wardrobe, the chronicles of narnia grade. Scholars debate the overtness of christian themes in the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe, as well as the other narnia books. A beautiful story filled with fantasy, but grounded in reallife lessons, this title is a popular read in classrooms across the country. The lion, the witch and the wardrobe christian book fair. We begin by meeting four rambunctious siblings peter, susan, edmund and lucy pevensie. The lion, the witch and the wardrobe lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. This study guide to the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe was developed under the auspices of the c. Lewiss classic childrens book, the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe, world war ii is raging, and london is oppressed by airraids. She knew the ancient prophesy that when 4 sons and daughters of adam came to narnia they would overturn her evil kingdom and reign as kings and queens. Jane mattisson abstract this essay explores the similarities between the lion the witch and the wardrobe and the bible. Reading comprehension questions for each of the seventeen chapters in this book from the childrens literature classic series the chronicles of narnia. The lion, the witch and the wardrobe christian bible studies. She froze the landscape and tried to keep the entire kingdom under her control.
Lewis wrote the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe as an allegory, a story that represents another hidden story or meaning. The lion, the witch and the wardrobe, first published in 1950, has been enchanting the hearts and. Lewis was a christian, and his story treats events that are central to christianity, said alan jacobs, professor of english at illinois wheaton college. Aslan is way too nice to be modeled on a member of the greek pantheon. The lion, the witch and the wardrobe student study guide. The lion, the witch and the wardrobe is the second book in c.
Christian messages and moral values in the lion the witch. Lewiss the chronicles of narnia, a series that has become part of the canon of classic literature, drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over fifty years. Although it was originally the first of the chronicles of narnia, it is volume two in recent. Inside youll find 30 daily lessons, 20 fun activities, 180 multiple choice questions, 60 short essay questions, 20 essay questions, quizzeshomework assignments, tests, and more. Lucy may be the youngest of the four children in the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe, but in many ways shes the most important. In it, lewis retells the story of jesus death on the cross through the lives of a lion, a witch, and four adventurous children.
The lion, the witch, and the wardrobe functions as a spiritual allegory. The lion, the witch and the wardrobe walt disney pictures specialeffectsfilled adaptation of c. Among all the authors books, it is also the most widely held in libraries. Working with plot chapters 15 part a the plot of a novel is the events that take place within it, beginning with the exposition and ending with the resolution. The chronicles of narnia the lion, the witch, and the. The lion, the witch and the wardrobeteen version walt disney pictures specialeffectsfilled adaptation of c. The lion, the witch, and the wardrobe supplemental quizzes for educators guide. Four children are evacuated from london during the blitz. It is the first published and best known of seven novels in the chronicles of narnia 19501956. Peter, susan, edmund and lucy pevensie are sent to the country for safety, to the. Some have complained that as a christfigure aslan should not have taken part in the killing of the white witch. The lion, the witch and the wardrobe prestwick powerpacks name. Soon, all of the children become embroiled in an adventure that includes themes of betrayal, forgiveness, death, and rebirth. The lion, the witch and the wardrobe provides its readers with an intense and accessible illustration of how easy it is to fall and how quickly the fallen state can become one of enslavement, as it quite literally does for poor edmund.
But the book of revelation says that christ will indeed destroy evil at his returnand it will not be pretty. The lion, the witch and the wardrobe was written and published before the magicians nephew. Dont miss one of americas top 100 mostloved novels, selected by pbss the great american read a beautiful paperback edition of the lion, the witch and the wardrobe, book two in the classic fantasy series the chronicles of narnia. Published in 1950, this was the then first book of the narnia series. The major characters parallel the central figures of the christian religion, including christ and judas. A beautiful paperback edition of the lion, the witch and the wardrobe, book two in the classic fantasy series, the chronicles of narnia. The latest to step up for a smackdown is andrew adamson, previously known for shrek, as he offers his fresh and magnificent production of c.
In the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe, good and evil are straightforward and undisguised. This is a standalone read, but if you would like to explore more of the narnian realm, pick up the horse and his boy, the third book in the chronicles of narnia. This edition features cover art by cliff nielsen and interior blackandwhite illustrations by the series original illustrator, pauline baynes. Great as a quick overview of what occurs in each chapter. What are the christian themes in the lion, the witch, and.
This edition features cover art by threetime caldecott medalwinning illustrator david wiesner and interior blackandwhite illustrations by. A beloved classic for decades, the lion, the witch and the wardrobe is the second installment in the chronicles of narnia series by c. The lion, the witch and the wardrobe classroom book set. It can be a risk to reread books that you loved as a child or a teen. In the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe, the witch represents evil. A place where you will meet aslan, the bravest of lions, and a beautiful but wicked witch. The lion, the witch, and the wardrobe student sample. Lion, witch and wardrobe carries message for those who. Lewiss classic fantasy series, which has been drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. Digory sums this up best in calling the witch hardly human. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during. Lewis narnian chronicles, the lion, the witch and the wardrobe, work. This is a standalone read, but if you would like to explore more of the narnian realm, pick up the horse and his boy, the third book.
We thank her for her amazing generosity, dedication, and talent in creating this guide. A common core book study for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. I have always enjoyed reading it to my own children and my advanced students. This literature unit guide is designed to be used alongside the soldseparately the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe by c. Lewiss classic fantasy about four british children who step through a magical wardrobe. The answer might be found when a teacher chooses to introduce a particular book of the bible with literature that is about the bible. The lion, the witch and the wardrobe chapter abstracts for. Lewis the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe elemupper elem.
The lion, the witch, and the wardrobe themes shmoop. This video features all the scenes of the white witch played by my daughterinlaw chana penner in the steinbach bible college s production of the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe. This the lion, the witch and the wardrobe lesson plan includes chapter abstracts outlining the major events in the book. The lion, the witch, and the wardrobe also presents a biblical portrait of christ in the character of aslan. The lion, the witch and the wardrobe lesson plans for. The lion, the witch, and the wardrobe is an allegory, and in an allegory it is important to understand what the symbols are referring to. Lewis narnian chronicles, the lion, the witch and the wardrobe, work well to illustrate the union of fairy tale with biblical truths.
Lewis classic childrens book, the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe, world war ii is raging, and london is oppressed by airraids. Our student study guide will aid the student in developing their vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. The lion, the witch and the wardrobe is a fantasy novel for children by c. Dont miss one of americas top 100 mostloved novels, selected by pbss the great american read a massmarket paperback edition of the lion, the witch and the wardrobe, book two in the classic fantasy series the chronicles of narnia. Another interesting point in the fall of edmund is peters surprising complicity. Lewis is a timeless childrens classic, filled with adventure, mystery and enchantment. The voyage of the dawn treader supplemental quizzes. The pevensie children travel to the new land to find adventure with a. Four adventurous siblingspeter, susan, edmund, and lucy pevensie step through a wardrobe door and into the land of narnia, a land frozen in eternal. For fully understand all the events described, and the origins of narnia the books fantasy world, yes you will need to read it but as i said, the magicians nephew is some sort of an extra. While exploring the professors house, they stumble across the gateway to another world, and the adventure begins. From both the magicians nephew and now the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe, we learn that jadis is halfjinn and halfgiantish. This edition features cover art by threetime caldecott medalwinning illustrator david wiesner and interior blackandwhite. Good is ultimately more powerful than evil, although evil does seem to have a necessary place in the world.
Teachingbooks the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe. The lion, the witch, and the wardrobe is one of the books that i read countless times as i was growing up. The lion, the witch and the wardrobe is a fantasy novel for children, by c. The lion, the witch and the wardrobe turtleback school. The land of narnia is under the spell of the wicked. For example, aslans death and coming to life is a portrayal of christs substitutionary atonement.
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