The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
by C.S.Lewis
Follow Lucy, Edmund, Susan, and Peter into the fantasy world of Narnia where they encounter a witch, a lion, and many exciting adventures. The book is from The Chronicles of Narnia series. Choose a topic below to get started: |
Enrichment Activities
Internet Resources
Books by C.S. Lewis
Enrichment Activities:
Marketing Mania
Create a kid's meal package for a fast-food restaurant to promote The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Decorate it with scenes from the book. Design a toy that would be included with the meal as a free gift.
TV Time
Create a TV advertisement to promote the kid's fast food meal described above. Write a script and videotape the commercial.
Fantasy Photos
Make a picture
scrapbook of fantasy characters from books, nursery rhymes, songs, poems, and
television (Old Mother Hubbard, The Wizard of Oz
characters, Peter Piper, Snow White,
etc.).
Movie vs. Book
There have been several movie versions of this book. Watch one and discuss the similarities and differences between the book and movie.
Flying High
Make a banner or flag for Narnia. Try to highlight characters, places, and events from the story.
Your Own Fantasy World
Imagine you slipped through a secret passage into another world. Make up a fantasy about meeting someone there. Write about what happens and how you get back.
Character Traits
What are some individual character traits of each of the four children: Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy? How do they change over the course of the story? Compare yourself to the characters in the book. What are the simmilarities and differences?
Imagery
This book is full of marvelously, descriptive passages written in vivid language. Illustrate your favorite passage.
Other Books by C.S. Lewis:
The Chronicles of Narnia
Publisher: Harpercollins Juvenile Books
Grade Level: Elementary,
Middle
In addition to The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe,
this collection of novels is about children who fantastical adventures in Narnia. The titles include: Prince Caspian, The Voyage
of the Dawn Treader, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, The Silver Chair,
The Horse and His Boy, The Magician's Nephew, and The Last
Battle.
C.S. Lewis Letters to Children
Publisher: Touchstone Books
Grade Level: Elementary,
Middle
Lewis
responded to young fans about his writing and other topics.
Internet Resources:
C.S. Lewis and The Chronicles of
Narnia
This website celebrates the fiftieth publishing
anniversary of these classics. A contest is featured for individual
students and classes.
Grade Level: Elementary,
Middle
http://www.harperchildrens.com/narnia/
Into the Wardrobe: The C.S. Lewis Site
Biographies, pictures, and other Lewis links online.
Grade Level: Elementary,
Middle
http://cslewis.drzeus.net/