Topic: The Chronicles of Narnia Book 1 – The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Step 1. Introduction about the book (2min)
by Master
Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy are sent to London to live with an old professor during the war due to the air-raids. While exploring their new, very large house, young Lucy steps into a wardrobe to hide from her brothers and sisters. What Lucy soon discovers is an entire world, the world of Narnia just beyond the wardrobe door. Filled with centaurs, unicorns, an evil witch, talking lion, beavers, and fauns, an adventure of a lifetime begins.
Step 2. Comprehension (28min)
by every member
Ask and answer the questions one by one. Questions for reference:
1. Do you believe that animals talk? Explain your answer.
2. If you could invent an imaginary world, what would the name of it be? Why did you choose this name?
3. Describe each of the four children (Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy). What important role does each child play in saving Narnia from the White Witch?
4. Which sibling are you most like? Explain your answer.
5. Edmund dreams of an endless supply of Turkish Delight. What is Turkish Delight?
6. Why doesn’t anyone believe Lucy when she tells the others of her first trip to Narnia?
7. What happens to Mr. Tumnus after he betrays the White Witch?
8. Why does Edmund decide to go along with the White Witch’s plan? Have you ever broken the trust of a friend or family member due to temptation? Describe the situation.
9. How do Mr. and Mrs. Beaver help the children?
10. What does the White Witch do to those who betray her?
11. Describe Peter’s first battle.
12. How does Aslan sacrifice himself for the good of Narnia? Do you think you could ever be so brave?
13. What awaits the children at Cair Paravel?
14. Susan and Lucy initially believe that the field mice are harming Aslan at the Stone Table. Much to their surprise, they soon realize the mice are helping Aslan. How do the field mice assist Aslan?
16. How does Aslan trick the White Witch?
17. What other stories have you read that involve a magical land? Create a list of fantasy books and share it with your classmates.
Step 3. Impressions (20min)
by every member
1. What are your favorite character and scene, why?
2. Talk about your impressions of this novel (or film).
