Air raids- attack by aircraft, especially against a non- military target such as a city
Row- argument; quarrel; disagreement between two people
Creepy-causing fear, disgust or uneasiness
Wireless- radio or a radio set without wires
Armor-protective metal or leather clothing worn in battle by soldiers
Wardrobe-a large free-standing cupboard or closet where clothes are stored
looking-glass- mirror; any device whose surface reflects light and gives back a clear image of what is in front of it
Mothballs - small balls containing chemicals such as camphor to keep away moths

Crunching- making or causing something to make a noisy, scrunching sound
Queer- strange or unusual; departing from the usual
Inquisitive- eager for knowledge; curious about everything
Glimpse- a quick or incomplete look or sighting of somebody or something
pitter patter- a light, rapid and continuous tapping sound, such as raindrops
Muffler- a scarf worn around the neck for warmth
Faun- a mythological creature depicted with the body of a man and the legs and horns of a goat
Parcels-packages; things wrapped up together in paper or other packaging

“We’ve fallen on our feet and no mistake.” p. 2 – another way of saying that the children are quite lucky to have been sent to the
Professor’s home!

• After we read, we will have daily assignments to be completed in class.
• On the TOP left corner of paper
• Name
• Date
• Lion Witch and the Wardrobe
• Chapter One
• IF YOUR PAPER IS NOT CORRECTLY HEADED, IT WILL
NOT BE GRADED.
• IF IT IS NOT NEATLY WRITTEN, IT WILL NOT BE GRADED.

Vocabulary Enrichment Activities
Chapter 1
Write the correct vocabulary word for each description.
Center of the page: Write VOCABULARY PART ONE
1. A device used to communicate news during the Second World War
2. Commonly used article of clothing in winter climates to keep warm
3. A place used to store one’s clothes or other belongings
4. A chemical used to protect clothing from moths
5. A mythical creature with the body of a man and the legs, horns, and legs of a goat
6. Something that is extremely unusual
7. When two people get in an argument
8. “Too much curiosity killed the cat”

Center of the page-Write Vocabulary Part Two
Write the word that makes the most sense based on the context of the story.
1. The Pevensie children have been sent out of London because of the ____________ and their parents’ fear that they might be killed.
2. Lucy is an extremely ____________ girl who discovers a magical ____________.
3. While she is exploring, she steps on some
__________________ that make a crunching sound and have a rather peculiar odor.
4. After Lucy finds herself in another world, she is surprised to meet a rather ___________ fellow named
Mr. Tumnus who wears a bright red __________ around his neck to keep warm.
5. Mr. Tumnus is a _______________, a rather unusual looking creature, who carries an umbrella and several
__________________ wrapped in plain brown paper.

Subtitle: At the center of your paper WRITE Comprehension Part One.
Based on what you’ve just read, write the character’s name you think said the following.
1. “Who are you to say when I’m to go to bed?”
2. “This is going to be perfectly splendid.”
3. “Do stop grumbling, Ed.”
4. “I can always get back if something goes wrong.”

Which Pevensie child do you think would best fit the following description? Write the description followed by the character’s name on your paper.
• The peace maker: ___________________
• The trouble maker: ___________________
• The sensitive one: ___________________
• The curious one: ___________________
****This work will be turned in for a grade and returned for Chapter One.

Label this section True or False?
Number 1-5 and write true or false. IF it is false, correct it.
1. The Pevensie children were sent from London because their parents were killed in an air raid.
2. At first, Lucy felt overwhelmed by the Professor’s house and a little frightened.
3. The children decided to explore the house because the housekeeper was 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.

• Great job! Starting tomorrow, you will be getting portfolio assignments at the completion of this daily classwork.
• You will not have time to complete your daily projects in class.
• You will have time to get instructions and ask questions so that you fully understand expectations.
• You will need to work at home on your portfolio.
The assignments will add up and the entire portfolio will be picked up for a final grade.

BELLRINGER:
Choose one of the following assignments in response Chapter I and complete before the timer goes off!
***YOU WILL BE KEEPING A PORTFOLIO OF ALL OF YOUR
BELL WORK. IT WILL BE TURNED IN WEEKLY***********
1. Write a quick note to Lucy and tell her why you think she was either very brave or very foolish to continue exploring
Narnia by herself.
2. What you would do if you were to find yourself suddenly transported to another place?
3. Create a picture of Mr. Tumnus based on the description of him beginning on page 7.

1. Daughter of Eve - refers to a human girl child
2. Son of Adam - refers to a human boy child
3. Sardines - small, salty fish many find delicious
4. English tea - English custom of afternoon refreshments; served with small sandwiches and cakes
5. Nymphs - mythical creatures that live in trees, harming no one
6. Silenus - woodland deity; companion of Dionysius with a horse’s ears and tail
7. Dryads - mythical creatures that live in wells, harming no one

8. Bacchus - Greek God of Wine
9. Jollification - joyful celebration
10. Merely - barely; just as described
11. Lulling - to give someone a false sense of security so that an unpleasant situation takes the person by surprise
12. Spare Oom - location of the room where the wardrobe is located
13. Narnia - imaginary country found by passing through a magical wardrobe
14. Cair Paravel - Capital of Narnia where the empty thrones await four ‘human’ children to claim them.
15. War Drobe -doorway into Narnia through the wardrobe

• NAME
• DATE
• THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE
• CHAPTER TWO
• Incorrect headings or messy papers will not be graded.

Top Center: Write Vocabulary 1
Write the word that fits each phrase.
1. The God of Wine ___________________
2. Four thrones sit there vacant
___________________
3. A synonym for celebration
___________________
4. Mythical creatures that live in trees
___________________

5. The doorway into Narnia
6. A special event that often takes place around
4:00 p.m. in England
7. Small fish
8. A word that means scarcely, barely
9. Room where the magical wardrobe is located
10. Mythical creatures that live in wells

Center of the paper. Write VOCABULARY TWO
Write the word that best fills the blanks.
Mr. Tumnus is a _____1__ who Lucy meets in ___2____, a country
Lucy discovers when she opens the door of the ______3_____ and decides to explore. It is always ____4____ in Narnia but never
Christmas.
At first, Lucy believes Mr. Tumnus is perfectly wonderful for he invites her to _____5____and serves her ____6_____ on toast and a sugar topped cake. He also tells her about the ____7___ who live in wells and the ___8___ used to visit.
But when it is time for Lucy to leave, Mr. Tumnus tells her that he is in the pay of the__9___and had been planning to turn Lucy over to
“Her”.

• Mr. Tumnus sets out to betray Lucy to the White
Witch because he’s 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 you’d 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 you’d done it.

• What do you think life must be like in Narnia?
According to Mr. Tumnus, life in Narnia is
“always winter but never Christmas.” Divide a piece of paper in half. On one side write the word “Winter” and on the other side write the word “Christmas”. In small groups make lists of all the feelings you associate with Winter and Christmas and then compare the two lists.

You may begin working now and continue until the bell. Your final portfolio will be turned in at the completion of reading this book. You will have one week’s notice of the due date. This is the first of many entries. Get this part done tonight.
• Based on the feelings you described at your table, draw a picture, write a poem, write a song, or use some other method of creative expression to show what life must have been like when Lucy first entered Narnia.
• OR
• When Mr. Tumnus plays his flute, Lucy dreams of what
Narnia was like before the White Witch took control. Draw a picture, write a poem, write a song, or use some other method of creative expression to show what life must have been like before the White Witch ruled there.

• You will not have time to complete your daily projects in class.
• You will have time to get instructions and ask questions so that you fully understand expectations.
• You will need to work at home on your portfolio. The assignments will add up and the entire portfolio will be picked up for a final grade.

• In your own words, explain why you think Mr.
Tumnus decides NOT to turn Lucy over to the
White Witch.

• Discussion: What two events does the author use to tell the reader what might happen when he says the White Witch will turn Mr.
Tumnus into stone, “until the four thrones at
Cair Paravel are filled.”
• **All chapter two work should be turned in.

1. Sulk - to pout; to have a bad attitude
2. Guilded -to cover with metal, usually gold or silver
3. Sledge - sled; vehicle used to travel over snow
4. Stern - strict; rigid; unyielding
5. champing at their bits - impatient to get moving
6. Harness - gear strapped on an animal to control it
7. Shetland - small but very strong ponies from Scotland
8. Dwarves - mythical beings; usually portrayed as very short with long beards who worked in mines digging for precious metals

CH 3 VOCABULARY PART ONE
Write the word that matches the description
1. A type of horse but much smaller in size
2. A device used to travel over snow
3. Covered in a brightly shining metal like gold
4. Pouting, upset, not talking
5. Strict, not smiling, without joy
6. A device used to help people control animals
7. Dig deep in mines, small people but very strong
8. Energetic, ready to go

The small red 1 stood holding the reindeer who were
2 at the bits, eager to continue their journey.
Although Edmund was 3 because he couldn’t find Lucy, he was amazed by the tall, elegant woman riding in her 4 and somewhat frightened by her 5 expression.
The reindeer, dressed in scarlet 6 _were almost the size of a 7 _ pony, and their horns were so long and beautiful they looked like they were 8 with gold when the sunlight hit them. No wonder Edmund was amazed and speechless at his first sight of the White Witch!

True or False
Write True or False. Correct False Statements
1.
When Lucy returned from Narnia, very little time had passed at the
Professor’s.
2.
Peter doesn’t believe Lucy and calls her a liar.
3.
When Lucy returns to the wardrobe to show the others the way to
Narnia, it’s not magical at all, so no one believes Lucy’s story.
4.
Lucy refused to change her story because she knew she was right.
5.
Edmund is the only one who sympathizes with Lucy.
6.
Edmund follows Lucy into the wardrobe when they play hide and seek and suddenly finds himself in Narnia.
7.
When Edmund calls out an apology to Lucy, she refuses to answer him because she is sulking.
8.
The White Witch calls herself the Queen of Narnia.
9.
The White Witch arrives in a red sledge pulled by reindeer.
10. The White Witch was pleased to see Edmund and spoke to him kindly.

• Write: A letter to Lucy and tell her about a time when everyone thought that you were telling a lie. Give her some advice about how to deal with it.
• Create: Draw a picture of the dwarf as he is described on page 32. 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.

• You will not have time to complete your daily projects in class.
• You will have time to get instructions and ask questions so that you fully understand expectations.
• You will need to work at home on your portfolio. The assignments will add up and the entire portfolio will be picked up for a final grade.

• Discuss: In your table group, discuss a time when you made fun of someone and thought they were telling a lie, only to find out that they really were telling the truth. Explain how you felt.

Choose one sentence starter to answer with a paragraph (7 sentences)
• Although we don’t 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)
• When Edmund says, “Just like a girl…sulking somewhere, and won’t accept an apology,” this statement shows that Edmund…. (Explain)

1. Turkish Delight -type of very sweet candy
2. Patience- able to wait without becoming annoyed or upset
3. Dominions- lands owned by a ruler
4. Mantle- something used to cover something else
5. Hiss- sound like that made by a snake
6. Foamy- whipped or creamy
7. Silk- type of very fine fabric
8. Enchanted- controlled by magic
9. Courtiers- servants; people who wait on others in a royal court
10. Fetch- to go after and bring back
11. shovel down- expression referring to eating food very quickly
12. Snappish- respond abruptly; rude or sharp reply

Ch 4 VOCABULARY PART ONE
Write the word that matches the description
1. A type of very expensive fabric used to make fine quality clothes
2. Bearing trials calmly or without complaining
3. An expression to describe someone who is gobbling his/her food Under the control of a magic spell
4. A type of gummy candy dusted with sugar People who wait on others
5. An antonym for patient
6. To go get and bring something
7. Type of cloak or warm blanket
8. Territory belonging to a ruler

• When Edmund met the White Witch, it was obvious she didn’t possess much 1 _ because she quickly became angry with him.
• Edmund discovered he was speaking with the
Queen of Narnia when she told him he had entered her 2 .
• A queen is waited upon by her 3 who 4__ her everything she desires.

The White Queen asks Edmund if he is a what?
Why do you think the Queen changes her mind and is suddenly nice to Edmund?
What happens when the Queen takes a very small bottle and lets a drop fall from the bottle onto the snow?
What did Edmund tell the White Witch about Lucy?
Why do you think the she treated Edmund to the Turkish Delight?
What does the she ask Edmund to do?
What does she promise Edmund if he does what she asks?
How is Edmund to find his way to the White Queen’s castle when he returns?
What does the White Queen tell Edmund to say to his brother and sisters about his meeting with her? Why?
How does Lucy describe the White Witch to Edmund?
What is revealed about Lucy’s character when she says, “the others will have to believe in Narnia now that both of us have been there.”?
Does Edmund look forward to telling the others about his trip to Narnia? Why or why not?

• Write: A note to Edmund, explaining to him the dangers of eating Turkish Delight.
• Create: a poster advertising Turkish Delight.
Be sure to include a statement about the dangers of eating it!

• You will not have time to complete your daily projects in class.
• You will have time to get instructions and ask questions so that you fully understand expectations.
• You will need to work at home on your portfolio. The assignments will add up and the entire portfolio will be picked up for a final grade.

• Discuss a time when someone offered you something you wanted very much in exchange for your help in doing something that you were afraid might not be ‘right’.

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?

Term spiteful frightful
Nag beastly
Jeer fumble interrupt sightseers suit of armor snigger
Row consideration assume
Definition cruel, mean, desire to see someone suffer extremely bad or unpleasant constantly annoy, irritate, or “bug” unpleasant; acting like a beast to openly make fun of someone to grope clumsily; to fail in attempting something disturb someone in the middle of something; cut off someone who’s speaking tourists; day trippers combat outfit worn by knights in the Middle Ages disrespectful laughter behind someone’s back quarrel; argument showing thoughtfulness or nice treatment take for granted; expect

• “Sharp’s the word.” Re-read the passage on p. 56. Explain in your own words what you think this expression means based on the context of the story.

When Lucy and Edmund return from Narnia, Lucy is hurt when
Edmund, in the most 1 and malicious way possible, says that she is lying and that they were just “pretending” to visit Narnia. In fact, Edmund is quite 2 towards Lucy from then on and often
__3 and 4 at Lucy behind her back, making great fun of her so-called adventure.
Of course we know that Edmund is really the liar, but it was a most
___ 5 and unpleasant time for poor Lucy because she had been used to being treated with 6__ and kindness.
Peter and Susan are at a loss about what to do with Lucy and 7 _ that she is making up the whole story. They are so concerned they talk to the Professor and ask him to help.

Read the following sentences. If the underlined word is used correctly, write
“correct.” If not, write a word that makes sense based on the context of the sentence. [Note: The sentences are not necessarily based on the facts of the story.]
1. Lucy had such a beastly time in Narnia visiting with Mr.
Tumnus that she vowed never to return again.
2. When Edmund tried to follow Lucy, he fumbled at the door and it took him a while to open it.
3. When Lucy told her story, the children all sniggered at her and begged her to continue telling them about her wonderful adventure.
4. Peter treated Lucy with great consideration and jeered at her to tell him more about Narnia.
5. The sightseers planned a quick visit to the castle before they returned to the city.

Based on the Professor’s response to Susan and
Peter, do you think he believes Lucy’s story? Why or why not?
Peter says to the Professor, “Well, sir, if things are real, they’re there all the time.” Explain why you agree or disagree with Peter.

Write: Lucy is counting on Edmund to tell the others about Narnia. Instead, he claims he and
Lucy were just pretending, making it seem like
Lucy is a liar. Write Edmund a short note, telling him what you think of his behavior and what he should do about it!
Create: Have you ever felt betrayed by someone you thought you could trust? Write a poem or a song or create a picture that describes the way that betrayal made you feel inside.

• You will not have time to complete your daily projects in class.
• You will have time to get instructions and ask questions so that you fully understand expectations.
• You will need to work at home on your portfolio. The assignments will add up and the entire portfolio will be picked up for a final grade.

• Discuss: In groups of 3 or 4, 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.

• See Hand out!
• Write the letter.

TERM camphor shreds fraternize poisonous resume moth treason wrench char suitable prig crockery self-satisfied
DEFINITION small balls of insect repellent to protect clothes against moths yank; twist off burn; destroy by fire appropriate: acceptable people who are overly confident in their opinions or manner ceramic; items made of clay sure of oneself; confident torn off strips hang out with deadly or harmful substance continue on again small butterfly-like insect that eat clothes betray; to deceive; deliver information or people to an enemy

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”
____________________________________________________________

•
• Edmund calls the others 1 because they discover he lied about having been in Narnia.
Edmund feels they are very 2 when they decide that Mr. Tumnus is the “good” character and the Queen is the “evil” character just because
Mr. Tumnus saved Lucy.
• After discovering that Mr. Tumnus has been arrested for 3 and all of his beautiful belongings destroyed, the children feel it is only
__4 for them to try and help Mr. Tumnus.

5. We should be careful with whom we
____________________ because often we behave just like our friends.
6. When the children discover Mr. Tumnus’ house, the
_________________ has been shattered to pieces, and all there is to see are the remains of what was once a beautiful home.
7. Peter calls Edmund a _______________________ little beast because he made it seem like Lucy was lying.
8. When entering the wardrobe, the children smell
_____________________, a chemical used to keep moths from eating the clothing.

True or False: Read each statement and write the word “true 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 Professor’s 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. When Lucy leads them to
Mr. Tumnus’ cave, they find it deserted but in good shape.
5.
Mr. Tumnus has been arrested by the White Witch for High Treason.
6.
Maugrim is the name of the Captain of the Queen’s secret police.
7.
Edmund wants to go back to the Professor’s house because he realizes the White
Queen is evil.
8.
Lucy sees a robin with a red breast that seems to want to talk to her.
9.
Edmund tries to convince Peter that they might be heading into a trap.
10. Peter agrees with Edmund that fauns can’t be trusted.
11. Peter isn’t concerned about where they are because he knows the way back to the Lantern Wood.

• Explain the logic behind Susan’s argument that using the coats in the wardrobe would not be stealing.
• 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.

Write: What would YOU take with you to Narnia? If you had the chance to visit Narnia and were allowed to take with you only 10 items, what would you take with you? Make a list, and give a ‘reason’ for why you included each item. (NO firearms or automatic weapons allowed)
create: A collage showing the events that have taken place up to this point in the story. For each chapter select the most important event and then draw it and put a caption underneath explaining its importance.

• You will not have time to complete your daily projects in class.
• You will have time to get instructions and ask questions so that you fully understand expectations.
• You will need to work at home on your portfolio. The assignments will add up and the entire portfolio will be picked up for a final grade.

• Discuss: Why Lucy, and then Susan and Peter, feel a duty to go to Mr. Tumnus’ rescue in spite of the personal danger involved. Explain why or why not you agree with their decision

Term robin dodging token festoons burring warning hoarse handkerchief beckoned trifle thread steep
Definition small song bird; often seen as an indication that spring is coming to escape the notice of; avoiding object used as a symbol representing something else decorations such as ribbons, flowers or leaves, hanging between two points a sound like whirring or humming threat or advice that something bad might happen rough or harse-sounding voice like Kleenex but made of cloth invited by means of hand signs to follow someone something of little importance or value thin cord of twisted fibers used in sewing and weaving going up or down at a sharp angle

Terms dam icicles beehive bunks trowels trout kettle sewing machine strain of music oilskins range marmalade
Defintion barrier of concrete or earth built across a river or stream to control the flow of water water frozen in the act of falling a structure or home for a colony of bees beds often stacked on top of each other to save space hand tools used for digging type of freshwater fish good for eating metal pot used for cooking or heating water for tea machine used to make clothing brief musical tune coats treated with oil so as to keep out water stove; something to cook on jam made with pieces of fresh fruit

After discovering that Mr. Tumnus had been arrested, the children weren’t sure what to do, but then Lucy saw a __1__ that seemed to want the children to follow her.
The children were led into the woods and then saw what looked like a beaver _2_ between the trees. The beaver held up his paw in a __3_ signal for the children to be quiet and _4 them to follow him.

Although the children were a little frightened, the beaver showed them Lucy’s 5 as a 6 that he could be trusted. So the children decided to follow the beaver.
Mr. Beaver led the children on a journey through the woods to the
_ 7_ he had built. When the children saw smoke coming out of the chimney, they were relieved because they were tired and hungry.
Mr. Beaver’s dam was very different from Mr. Tumnus’ cave. There were 8 coats and gumboots along one wall, 9 beds, a large
10 full of water sitting on the __ 11 _ for tea, and strangest of all,
Mrs. Beaver was sitting in front of a _ 12__ machine that was making a
_ 13_ noise!

• (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?
•
•
•
• When Mr. Beaver says that “Aslan is on the Move,” each child had a different reaction. Re-read the passage and then, in your own words, write their reactions beside their names.
– Lucy –
– Susan –
– Peter –
– Edmund –

• Divide the class into groups of 2-3 students. Have one student in each group divide a piece of paper in half. On one side have the students 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, have the students list the things that are described in Mr. and Mrs.
Beavers’ house.

• When the students finish making their lists, write
“Mr. Tumnus’ Cave” on one side of the board and
“Mr. and Mrs. Beaver’s House” on the other.
Have each group contribute an item from their lists for each. When finished, ask the students to discuss what the items reveal about the characters, e.g., Mr. Tumnus seems to be very educated because he has so many books in his home. Mr. and Mrs. Beaver seem to be very hardworking because there are so many tools in their home.)

• Create: Now that we’ve discussed the characters of Mr. Tumnus and Mr. and Mrs.
Beaver, you are to create a poster that graphically depicts the difference in their characters, e.g., Mr. Tumnus could be drawn sitting in a chair by the fire reading a book; Mr. and Mrs. Beaver could be drawn working hard at something, etc.)

• Look back at your portfolio.
• You should have 6 PROJECT ENTRIES.
• Today, you need to look over all of your projects and make sure they are your *BEST* work.
• I reserve the right to refuse any work that is not YOUR BEST WORK.

hatchet prophecy reign plunging muffle decoy cautious
CHAPTER 8 Terms statue on my account stratagem claim
Jinn
3-D image of a person or creature sculpted in stone or carved from wood on my behalf plan; a clever trick or scheme to outwit an enemy to demand something; to say that something is true but not offer proof
The Jinn: created from a smokeless flame of fire; demon spirits that are hostile to humans tool used to cut wood; small hand axe
A prediction of future events period of time during which someone rules a nation falling off of or into suddenly to mute or soften or deaden a sound to lure someone into a trap careful

1.
Peter wanted to come up with a _____________________ in order to help save Mr. Tumnus.
2.
According to the _________________, everything will be right in
Narnia when “Aslan comes in sight.”
3.
According to Mr. Beaver, the White Witch’s
____________________ to rule Narnia is based on the fact that she is “human”.
4.
The truth is that the White Witch is descended from the
_________________ and the giants and has no drop of human blood in her veins.
5.
Lucy feels that Mr. Tumnus was arrested on her
___________________ and believes it is her responsibility to save him.
6.
During the White Witch’s ___________________ in Narnia, it has always been winter but never Christmas

• why the children are important in order to fulfill the prophecy
• how it’s possible for Aslan to not be safe but to be good
• why you think that Peter and his sisters want to look for Edmund in spite of his obvious betrayal

Create a table that lists the decisions Edmund has made and the consequences of each.

• Write: In your own words, explain the prophecy that predicts the return of Aslan to
Narnia.

CHAPTER 9 TERMS spoils arrangement excuse reckon eerie dunce cap threshold shuffle skidding ruins; destroys an agreement; preparations so something can happen in the future.
provide a reason for one’s actions that make them seem more OK or at least not so bad to figure out; calculate; determine creepy; scary; strange sharp pointed hat that represents being stupid doorway or entrance move feet slowly along the ground without picking them up sliding out of control across a slick surface

Chapter 9 terms schemes plain gloat turret venture tread satyr chattering centaur secret design or plan of action large expanse of level or rolling land, usually with few trees feel good about something often at the expense of others towers that form a part of the exterior walls of a castle to go forth; to set out on a risky or dangerous trip to walk; step on mythical creature with the head and body of a man and the ears, horns, and legs of a goat; same as faun.
to tremble without control with teeth clicking together, especially when one is very cold mythical creature, half man and half horse

• “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?

1. Edmund tried to __________________ his behavior by telling himself nothing very bad would happen to his brother and sisters.
2. As Edmund made his way to the White Witch’s palace, he had trouble keeping his balance and found himself ___________________on the snow.
3. After what seemed a long while, Edmund began to
___________________ because his feet were too heavy to pick up.
4. By the time Edmund reached the White Witch’s palace, his teeth were
___________________ ; he felt the bitter cold, and he was afraid.
5. The palace was so __________________ and frightening that Edmund would have turned back if he could, but he realized he had no choice but to _____________ on and join forces with the White Witch.
6. When Edmund realized the __________________ in the courtyard were made of stone, he began to ________________ and jeer at them, particularly when he saw the lion.
7. When Edmund finally reached the ___________________ to the palace, he was surprised to see a great wolf guarding the door.

• 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?
• Even though Peter is obviously upset by Edmund’s betrayal, he still feels it is his responsibility to find him.
What does this action reveal about Peter’s character?
Do you agree with Peter? Why or why not?
• What do you think about Edmund’s character when he begins to gloat and jeer at the statues in the courtyard?

• Write: 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 you have been tempted to do under the first column and why you were tempted under the second column.
• Next, we will 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.

• Create a graphic chart that illustrates the 5 temptations they feel are the most difficult to combat in their everyday lives.
• Draw the temptation and then draw a circle around it with a line through it and write the words…We will not ___________________
(e.g., lie, cheat, steal, etc.) and explain why not.

CHAPTER TEN fussing abide fiddling plaguey frowsty scramble puffing splutter worrying over details or small, unimportant things patiently endure; in the negative – to find something unbearable or unacceptable messing around with; playing with something in a careless way annoying; troublesome stale; musty-smelling move quickly and urgently short blowing; out of breath to make a spitting or choking sound; say something that can’t be understood

CHAPTER 10 CONTINUED brambles sluice gate solemn shield hilt sheath quiver cordial prickly shrub or bush gate across a stream that controls the flow of water lacking joy or humor; serious piece of armor carried on the arm for protection against flying weapons handle of a sword, knife or dagger case for the blade of a knife or sword long narrow case for holding arrows.
a special drink with healing qualities in it

Susan couldn’t ____1_____ the way Mrs. Beaver seemed to take her time! Mrs. Beaver was ______2_____ and
___3______about trying to decide what they should take with them when all the children and Mr. Beaver wanted to do was to get on their way!
After walking and walking for hours, they reached a small, safe cave and ___4______ together to keep out the cold.
Mrs. Beaver gave them a ______5___ of something warm to drink and though they __6________ a little and it stung their throats, they were soon fast asleep.
Imagine how frightened they were when, early the next morning, they heard the sound of bells for, of course, they thought they had been discovered by the White Witch! Mr.
Beaver ____7___ out of the cave quickly and what a surprise when he returned and told them to come quickly and meet someone very special.

The children could hardly believe their eyes when they saw Father Christmas waiting for them. Each child received a gift; for Susan there was a ___8___ full of arrows and a beautiful ____9____ horn to blow in case she was in trouble.
Lucy received a ___10___ made of the juice of fireflowers and a dagger to defend herself.
Last but not least, Father Christmas bestowed a
_____11______ and a sword upon Peter. The
____12_____ of the sword was made of pure gold and
Peter accepted the gift with great seriousness for he felt the burden placed upon him.

• The author says “Battles are ugly when women fight.” Write a paragraph in which you explain why you agree or disagree with this statement.

CHAPTER 11 repulsive stale scent swish vermin plum pudding gaiety gluttony self indulgence to repel; make someone feel dislike or disgust no longer fresh a particular odor or smell sound made by a sled moving across a snowy surface small, common animals or insects that are pests to human or other animals type of pudding made from plums, commonly served at Christmas in happiness; eagerness; excitement eating and drinking to excess, or too much pleasing oneself, usually to excess

CHAPTER 11 CONTINUED foggy thaw slush relief
Councillor (old
Brit. spelling)
Whip
Shafts
Glade
Chirped
Alighting condensed water vapor that makes seeing difficult melt; as in the melting of snow in springtime snow or ice that has begun to melt standing out; contrast of color advisor; someone who gives advice often to people in power used to strike a person or animal as punishment beams of light an open area of wood or forest without trees or bushes a short high pitched sound made by a bird to land; to settle after a flight

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• Robes of snow – Metaphor comparing the covering of snow on the trees to the way in which a robe covers a person.

After Edmund’s arrival the White Witch lost no time. She 1 her reindeer and they took off in her 2 at once.
Edmund was feeling very depressed because all he’d had to eat was 3 bread that tasted awful and a little water. He regretted his 4 and 5 because he’d begun to realize that all the Turkish Delight in the world and being made
King of Narnia wouldn’t mean anything if it were to cost the lives of his brother and sisters.
The race through the night in the White Witch’s sledge was a nightmare for Edmund who was freezing from the cold.
When the White Witch drew up alongside a party of animals all the 6 left their faces!

Poor Edmund!! He was so hungry and he was sure he saw a
__7__ and other wonderful things to eat that reminded him very much of Christmas. How he wanted to get down from the sledge and join them, but just at the moment when Edmund might have tried to escape, the White Witch raised her magic wand and turned them all to stone.
Edmund was terrified especially when the White Witch smacked him across the face. But soon it began to grow warmer and suddenly it was quite __8___ and difficult to see. The snow was beginning to 9 and turn to slush. The
White Witch was furious.
Soon after, Edmund could see ____10_____ of sunlight and hear the ____11_____ of birds as they ___12___ on the trees. There was the sound of running water, and everywhere he looked he could see the signs of spring.

1. The coming of spring marks a turning point in the story.
When the author says the trees “shook off their robes of snow,” what kind of picture does this create in your mind?
List how many words or expressions the author uses in this chapter to signal the end of winter.
2. The fact that Edmund tries to stop the White Witch from turning the animals to stone for celebrating the coming of spring is also a turning point in the story. From this point on, Edmund begins to feel sorry for someone other than himself. What do you think this change means in terms of what will happen to Edmund in the end?

• Write the word “Courage” on the board and have students provide examples of what they think courage means.
• Have students make up a definition of courage, and write it on the board.
• Look up the word courage in the dictionary and compare the two.
• Ask students to vote on whether or not they think Edmund demonstrated courage when he tried to stop the White Witch from turning the animals to stone.

• 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.

CHAPTER 12 thickets blister
Pavilion
Grim tent pegs
Ivory
Awkward
Fidgets
Rampant
Bared a dense or tangled growth of trees or bushes painful swelling just under the skin moist shady places large tent or other temporary building used for shelter or entertainment
A forbidding or stern appearance small pieces of metal, plastic or wood used to secure a tent dentine; a hard cream-colored substance that forms the tusks of animals such as elephants shy; uncomfortable; embarrassed uneasy, restless, nervous movements standing on one hind foot with one foreleg raised above the other and the head in profile exposed; uncovered

• Choose 5 Chapter 12 Vocabulary Words and demonstrate your ability to use them correctly in a sentence.

Can you think of either a real or a fictional person that you would describe as both good but terrible at the same time?
Write the name of the person on a piece of paper, and give a brief explanation of why you think this person possesses both qualities.
Peter says that he feels Edmund’s betrayal “was partly my fault” and says he thinks “that helped him to go wrong.”
What does this reveal about Peter’s character?
Think of ONE word that describes Peter’s statement. What is the word?

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he was just able to plunge his knife into its heart.
something had gone badly wrong with the Witch’s schemes.
they couldn’t look at him.
Aslan knights him.
he felt it looked like a great star resting on the seashore.
to save Edmund.
that he looked sad as well.
Aslan sent the centaurs and other creatures…________________________________ .
Because of the thaw, the children realized…________________________________ .
When the children first glimpsed Aslan they found… __________________________
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The children could tell that, though Aslan looked at peace, … ___________________
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After Peter kills the wolf... ______________________________________________ .
When Peter first glimpsed Cair Paravel…___________________________________
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When Peter saw Susan being attacked by a wolf... ____________________________
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Peter was unable to think at all; in fact…____________________________________
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CHAPTER 13 tree stump
Shudder
Crouch
Dew safe conduct
Advantage
Dispute
Traitor part of the tree left after trunk and limbs are cut off to shiver or tremble without trying squat down on the balls of the feet with knees bent and body hunched over moisture from the air that condenses as tiny drops on surfaces protection given someone passing through an area occupied by an enemy force a superior or favorable position in relation to somebody or something.
question or doubt the validity of something; to disagree someone who behaves in a disloyal or double-crossing way

CHAPTER 13 CONTINUED
Offense engraved sceptre prey forfeit perish renounced claim murmur misdeed; break an accepted moral or social standard carved or etched on a hard surface with a design or lettering ceremonial staff or rod used as a power of authority prize taken by an enemy in war that rightfully is theirs loss of something because of not fulfilling a legal debt or obligation be destroyed or ruined given up a claim, title, position or right demand something officially that someone else has a right to or owns muttered complaint; grumbling

• To satisfy the Deep Magic, it is necessary to
________1________ Edmund’s life. The White Witch has a legal _______2___________ to his blood because he is a
__________3_____________.
• Unless Aslan is able to get the White Witch to
______4_________ her claim to his life, Edmund will be put to death.
• Although Edmund has created a grave _______5_________ against his brother and sisters and against all that is good in
Narnia, Susan pleads for his life.

1. When Susan suggests that there might be something that could be done to overcome the
Deep Magic, Aslan says, “work against the
Emperor’s magic?” p. 156. Explain what you think the Emperor’s magic must be like based on
Aslan’s reaction to Susan’s question.
2. When Aslan announced that the White Witch has “renounced all claim on ‘Edmund’s blood,” what do you think is the price that will have to be paid?

• What do you think was said between Ed and
Aslan?

Chapter 14 campaign siege assault roused groped bitterly bind organized series of actions designed to accomplish a specific goal prolonged military effort to surround a place and cut off from all outside access in order to force a surrender to attack, as in war to stir up someone from sleep or rest search for something blindly or uncertainly expressive of severe pain, grief or regret tie something securely by winding a cord around it to hold it in place

Chapter 14 gibber shaved shears squat muzzle rabble hoist whet pact appeased to speak quickly without making sense cutting hair with a razor or scissors scissors; device used to cut hair or fleece to crouch down device strapped over the nose and jaws of an animal to prevent it from opening its mouth noisy, unruly crowd of people; mob raise or lift something up into position to sharpen the cutting edge of a blade, usually by rubbing it on a stone agreement made between two or more individuals or groups to bring about a state of peace, especially by giving in to demands

Fill in the blank with the missing word that best completes the meaning of the sentence. Use the story context for clues.
• In order to prepare for their ____1________ against the
White Witch, Aslan spoke long with Peter, preparing him for a possible _____2_____ against the Witch’s palace.
Peter was uncomfortable when he realized that whatever
___3_____ Aslan had made with the White Witch might make it impossible for Aslan to be with him during the final
____4_______ on the White Witch and her evil minions.
Later that evening, Susan and Lucy were unable to sleep and, in the dead of night, they ___5____ their way blindly out of the tent in search of Aslan.

When they arrived at their destination, Aslan bid the girls farewell, and they both began to cry ______6_________ for they were certain something awful was going to happen.
The girls _____7________ in the shadows behind some trees as the evil minions of darkness ____8________ the great Aslan with rope, put a _____9_____ over his beautiful jaws, and then
_________10_________ off his luxurious mane.
When all was ready, Aslan was _______11__________ onto the
Stone Table and the White Witch began to ______12________ her knife to make sure it would be sharp enough to kill the once proud lion.
The ____13_________ of evil creatures made fun of Aslan, calling him names in an effort to humiliate him, but he met their cruelty with dignity as the White Witch plunged her knife into his heart.

• 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. 164.
• At the end of this chapter, the witch is certain she has triumphed over Aslan. What makes her so sure she has won?

CHAPTER 15 vile shame stroke fondle spitefulness peer incantation lashing romp briar battlements not slacking awful; disgusting; worthless
A painful emotion caused by awareness of guilt, unworthiness, or embarrassment moving the hand lightly over a surface in a loving way to handle very tenderly, in a loving or affectionate way mean or cruel; unreasonable desire to see someone suffer to look very carefully or hard the ritual chanting of magic words the quick back and forth movement of a cat’s tail to frolic or play in a joyous and high-spirited way
A shrub with woody, thorny or prickly stems protective walls built with open spaces used as places of defense without stopping; moving quickly and with purpose

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________2_________ his sad face.
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• When the girls ______6_________ carefully at Aslan’s body, they saw small grey creatures gnawing at the cords that bound him and were overjoyed.

1) Some people believe that Aslan’s sacrifice in place of Edmund is like the sacrifice of Jesus
Christ. Discuss how you think they were alike and how they were different.
2) Explain what you think about the “Deeper
Magic from before the Dawn of Time” and why this “Deeper Magic” was able to overcome death.

• Have you ever felt so sad that you had no tears left and, if so, do you agree with the author that eventually there comes a “time of quietness…as if nothing is ever going to happen again.” p. 174
• Discuss the types of events that could cause this feeling (e.g., death, separation, divorce, etc.)

CHAPTER 16
Bound whisked prodigious indigo plumage braying creeping concealed
Move quickly and engertically quick sweeping or whipping motion great in amount, size or extent; enormous dark grayish-blue color the feathers covering a bird’s body sound a donkey makes: harsh high-pitched, grating voice developing or advancing by slow but sure degrees to keep something hidden; prevent it from being known

CHAPTER 16 CONTINUED dungeon ransacking liberated surged bawled rubble deformed din underground prison cell; usually beneath a castle searching and examining very thoroughly and carefully to release someone or a group; to set free to move like a wave with a sudden rush in a particular direction yell out or up at broken stones, bricks and other materials from buildings that have been destroyed unshapely form; spoiled; disfigured; hideous looking loud, harsh, continuing noise

CHAPTER 17 seaweed seagulls revelry piercing remnants quarry marvel foreboding signification stag plants such as kelp that grow in the sea large web-footed white and gray sea birds with yellow beaks a lively celebration involving eating, drinking, dancing and merrymaking an intense quality of sound a small part of something left over after the rest is gone; survivors a hunted animal or bird something that inspires awe, amazement or admiration a feeling that something bad is going to happen the meaning of something such as a thing, word or event adult male deer

• Critical Analysis – This thing we call ‘time’
• Early in the story, Peter and Susan seek out the Professor to talk about Lucy’s 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. 52
• What does this statement mean? Is time real…? If you believe it is real, then shouldn’t five minutes seem to pass at the exact same speed no matter what you’re 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 class.
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 they’re doing?
Many fantasy stories deal with twists in time, in particular, stories about time travel. Explain why you think time travel is or is not possible.

Do you agree with Lucy that Edmund should be told what Aslan did for him?
Give specific reasons why you agree or disagree with her.