Discovering the Magic of Narnia

Discovering the Magic of Narnia

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand the key elements of a story using 'Narnia the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe'

Introduce the learning objective and explain its importance to the students.

What do you already know about the key elements of a story?

Introduction to Narnia

The setting of a story is where and when it takes place. 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe' takes place in the magical land of Narnia.

Introduce the concept of setting and use examples from Narnia to make it relatable for the students.

Meet the Characters

The characters are the people or animals in a story. In 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe', the main characters are Lucy, Edmund, Susan, and Peter, who enter Narnia through a wardrobe.

Introduce the main characters and explain their role in the story. Encourage students to think about how the characters' actions affect the plot.

The Plot Thickens

The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story. In 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe', the plot revolves around the characters' quest to defeat the evil White Witch and restore Narnia to its former glory.

Explain the concept of plot and use examples from the story to illustrate the different elements, such as exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

Conflict and Resolution

The conflict is the problem or struggle that the characters face in a story. In 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe', the conflict is between the evil White Witch and the characters' desire to restore Narnia. The resolution occurs when the characters are able to defeat the White Witch and restore Narnia to its former glory.

Discuss the different types of conflict, such as internal and external, and how they contribute to the story's overall meaning. Encourage students to think about how the conflict is resolved and what lessons can be learned from the story.

Themes in Narnia

Themes are the underlying messages or ideas in a story. In 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe', some of the themes include good vs. evil, sacrifice, and redemption.

Discuss the different themes in the story and encourage students to think about how they relate to their own lives. Ask students to identify other stories or movies that contain similar themes.

Activity: Creating a Story Map

Divide the class into groups and have them create a story map of 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe'. The story map should include the setting, characters, plot, conflict, and resolution.

Explain the activity and provide instructions for the groups. Encourage students to work collaboratively and use their creativity to make their story maps unique.

Conclusion

In conclusion, 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe' is a classic story that contains many important elements of a story, including setting, characters, plot, conflict, and resolution. By understanding these elements, you can become a better reader and writer.

Summarize the key points of the lesson and encourage students to think about how they can apply what they've learned to other stories.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.