Journal Discussions
and Activities
The Lion, the Witch, and the
Wardrobe
Chapter 1 & 2 Vocabulary
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row
creepy
wireless
armor
5. wardrobe
6. looking-glass
7. mothballs
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queer
inquisitive
glimpse
muffler
parcels
argument; quarrel; disagreement between two people
causing fear, disgust, or uneasiness
a radio or a radio set without wires
protective metal or leather clothing worn in battle by
soldiers
a large free-standing cupboard or closet where clothes are
stored
mirror
small balls containing chemicals such as camphor to keep
away moths
strange or unusual
eager for knowledge; curious about everything
a quick or incomplete look
a scarf worn around the neck for warmth
packages; things wrapped up together in paper or other
packaging
Chapter 1 & 2
1. Which Pevensie child do you think would best
fit the following description, and why?
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The peace maker
The trouble maker
The sensitive one
The curious one
2. On a clean sheet of paper, draw a picture of
Mr. Tumnus based on the description of him
beginning on page 9.
Chapter 3 & 4
1. How does the White Queen treat Edmund
when she first meets him? What does this tell
you about her personality and how she treats
everyone?
2. Why do you think the White Queen changes
her mind and is suddenly nice to Edmund?
3. On a separate sheet of paper, create an
advertisement for Turkish Delight. Make sure
you include a statement about the dangers of
eating it!
Chapter 5-8 Vocabulary
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Spiteful
Nag
Jeer
Wrench
Crockery
Self-satisfied
Fraternize
Treason
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hoarse
trifle
prophecy
reign
cruel, mean; desire to see someone suffer
constantly annoy, irritate, or “bug”
to openly make fun of someone
yank; twist off
dishes or items made of clay or ceramic
sure of oneself; confident
hang out with
betray; to deceive; deliver information or people to
an enemy
rough or harsh-sounding voice
something of little importance or value
a prediction of future events
a period of time during which someone rules a
nation
Vocabulary 5-8 Practice
Copy the following sentences and insert the vocabulary
word in each that will complete the sentence.
1. When Lucy and Edmund return from Narnia, Lucy is hurt
when Edmund, in the most _______ way possible, says
that she is lying and that they were just “pretending” to
visit Narnia.
2. After being arrested for________ and all of his ________
broken to bits, the children feel it is only right that they try
to help Mr. Tumnus.
3. Lucy was upset because she realized that Mr. Tumnus’
_________ was true: he had been taken because he
____________ with her and hadn’t turned her in to the
White Witch.
Vocabulary 5-8 Practice, cont.
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Edmund’s voice was ________ from yelling for Lucy
while he was lost in Narnia.
The White Queen considered Narnia hers to ________
over and considered the feelings of the inhabitants of
Narnia merely an unimportant __________.
Edmund was a __________ little boy who was often
mean towards his little sister and would __________
and tease her.
Chapters 5-7
1. Based on the Professor’s response to Susan
and Peter, do you think he believes Lucy’s
story? Why or why not? Cite evidence from the
text.
2. 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.
3. 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?
Chapter 7 — Class Discussion
• You will be put in teams. Each team is
responsible for identifying the items that
were in Mr. Tumnus’ cave or Mr. & Mrs.
Beaver’s house.
• After brainstorming, you will be asked to
put the items on the board.
• Led by your teacher, discuss what the
items reveal about the characters.
Chapter 8 & 9 Vocabulary
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spoils
threshold
schemes
gloat
ruins; destroys
doorway or entrance
secret plan of action
feel good about something, often at the expense of
someone else
5. venture
to go forth; set out on a risky or dangerous trip
6. chattering to tremble without control with teeth clicking together,
especially when very cold
7. abide
patiently endure; to find something unbearable or
unacceptable (negative)
8. brambles prickly shrub or bush
9. solemn
serious
10. hilt
handle of a sword, knife, or dagger
11. quiver
a long narrow case to hold arrows
12. cordial
a special drink with healing qualities in it
Chapter 8 Class Discussion
Discuss: What does Mr. Beaver mean when
he says, “…take my advice, when you
meet anything that’s going to be a human
and isn’t yet, or used to be human once
and isn’t now, or ought to be human and
isn’t, you keep your eyes on it and feel for
your hatchet! (xxx)”
Chapter 9
1. On his way to the palace of the White
Witch, Edmund “bark[s] his shins”. What
does this mean?
2. What do you think about Edmund’s
character when he begins to gloat and
jeer at the statues in the courtyard? What
would you say to him to encourage or
discourage his behavior?
Chapter 9—Critical Thinking
C.S. Lewis refers to Aslan coming to Narnia a number of
times. In chapter 9, he states “For the mention of Aslan
gave [Edmund] a mysterious and horrible feeling just as it
gave the others a mysterious and lovely feeling.”
In a paragraph or two, explain what he means by the
“mysterious and horrible feeling” vs. “the mysterious and
lovely feeling.” Why do you think Edmund feels differently
about Aslan coming than the others feel? What do you
think causes the difference?
Use complete sentences and provide a well-thought
out answer.
Chapter 10
• Create a battle shield which reflects your
personality.
– The shield should be the color which best
describes you
– Choose two (2) symbols from the list provided
by your teacher that reflect your personality
traits
– The banner at the bottom should state your
philosophy for life
Chapter 11–Critical Analysis
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? What does the coming of spring symbolize and
mean to the creatures of Narnia?
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?
Chapter 12
1. Who are all the creatures on Aslan’s
side?
2. To what is Aslan referring when he says,
“Let the Prince win his spurs”?
3. How does Peter become a hero?
Chapter 13
List all the Witch’s “people” by filling in the blanks:
“Call out the giants and the werewolves and
the _____ of those _____ that are on our
side. Call the Ghouls, and the ____, the
____, and the Minotaurs. Call the ____, the
Hags, the _____, and the people of the
_____.”
Chapter 13
1. Describe what the Deep Magic from the
dawn of time is, including the punishment
to Narnia if it is not followed. Do not copy
the words from the book! Summarize the
explanation in your own words.
2. Predict what arrangement Aslan made
with the Witch to save Edmund from
being killed by the Witch.
Chapter 14-17 Vocabulary
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campaign
assault
bind
muzzle
an organized series of actions designed to accomplish a goal
to attack, as in war
tie something securely by winding a cord around it
device strapped over the nose and jaws of an animal to prevent it
from opening its mouth
5. hoist
raise or lift something into position
6. appease
to bring about a state of peace, especially by giving in to demands
7. vile
awful; disgusting; worthless
8. incantation ritual chanting of magic words
9. romp
frolic or play in a high-spirited way
10. prodigious great in amount, size or extent
11. plumage
the feathers covering a bird’s body
12. liberated
release someone or a group; to set free
13. din
loud, harsh, continuing noise
14. ransack
search or examine every thoroughly and carefully
15. remnants a small part of something left over after the rest is gone
16. quarry
a hunted animal or bird
17. marvel
something that inspires awe, amazement, or admiration
18. foreboding a feeling that something bad is going to happen
19. stag
adult male deer
20. conceal
keep something hidden
Chapter 14
Write a paragraph to answer the following
questions:
• Why do you think Aslan sacrificed his life
for Edmund? Do you agree with his
decision? Would you have done the
same? Why or why not?
Chapter 15 – Critical Analysis
• Explain what you think about the “Deeper
Magic from before the Dawn of Time” and
why this “Deeper Magic” was able to
overcome death.
Chapter 16
• Describe how does Edmund proves
to be a hero in the battle. Be
descriptive and specific.
Table of Contents
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Chapter 1 & 2 Journal Entries
Mr. Tumnus Picture
Chapter 3 & 4 Journal Entries
Turkish Delight Ad
Chapter 1-4 Test
Chapter 5-8 Vocabulary Sentence Practice
Chapter 5-7 Journal Entries
Chapter 5-8 Test
Chapter 9 Journal Entries
Chapter 10 Battle Shield
Chapter 12 Journal Entries
Chapter 13 Journal Entries
Chapter 14 Journal Entries
Chapter 15 Journal Entry
Chapter 14-17 Test
Chapter 15 – Critical Analysis
Chapter 16 Journal Entry
Chapter 14-16 Test