Magician's Nephew (Chronicles of Narnia) Study Guide (Grades 5-8)

BOOK 1 IN THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA SERIES BY C.S. LEWIS. SCIENCE FICTION HALL OF FAME AWARD, GANDALF AWARD NOMINEE, PROMETHEUS AWARD NOMINEE, HUGO AWARD NOMINEE, BIG READ LIST #9 (UK’S TOP 200), THE GREAT AMERICAN READ #9 (TOP 100).  When Polly Plummer meets Digory Kirke, he is very unhappy. His father is away in India, and he and his mother, who is very ill, have moved to London to live with an aunt and uncle. Digory is convinced that his Uncle Andrew is either mad, or has a very important secret. Though he's been warned to stay away from Uncle Andrew's study, he's heard strange noises coming from the room late at night. Digory and Polly become friends, and because of the cold, wet summer days, they are forced to play indoors. While exploring a tunnel that connects their houses, the children accidentally find themselves in Uncle Andrew's study, and Uncle Andrew seems far too delighted to see the children. Uncle Andrew's experiment will send the children to strange other worlds, but an encounter with the sinister Queen Jadis brings evil to the land of Narnia on the day of its creation. Digory, meanwhile, may have a chance to heal his mother, but will he pass the test? Through C.S. Lewis' enduring classic Christian fantasy, students will learn: About the Author: Learn about C.S. Lewis. Vocabulary words used throughout the novel, utilizing a variety of activities to stimulate retention and growth. Literary Techniques: Characterization, descriptive language, in context, mood, past vs. present tense, dialect, comparison, conflict, climax, resolution, theme. Moral Lessons and Character Values:  Creation, curiosity, temptation, vanity, Gospel, Jesus is our shepherd, love your neighbor. Activities and Writing Assignments:  Bible study, history, astronomy, creative writing, British coins, review puzzle, art. Suggestions for Further Reading:  We include a wonderful reading list of more books by the same author(s) and other books that tie in with, or are similar to, The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis. All of the unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview! Features: Large 8.5x11 format is convenient to read and easy on the eyes Every question has plenty of whitespace for student’s answers Encourages neat and clean handwriting practice Easily transports without the need for a laptop or other expensive equipment Provides a permanent record of the student’s work Convenient, removable answer key included for the teacher! Recommended Grade Level: 5-8 Setting: England, Imaginative, Fantasy For the Book By: C.S. Lewis Paperback, ISBN 9781586093426, SKU 1091492