Exploring the Differences: Narnia the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Exploring the Differences: Narnia the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to notice the comparisons between the book and the film of Narnia the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.

This slide should be displayed at the beginning of the lesson to establish the learning objective.

What do you already know about the book and film of Narnia?

Introduction

Narnia the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is a beloved story that has been adapted into both a book and a film. Let's explore the differences between these two mediums.

This slide should provide a brief introduction to the topic and grab the students' attention.

Characters

The book and the film have the same characters, but they are portrayed differently. For example, in the book, the beavers are more serious and less comical than in the film.

This slide should discuss the differences in how the characters are portrayed in the book and the film.

Setting

The film uses more visual effects to create the setting of Narnia, while the book relies on descriptions to paint a picture in the reader's mind.

This slide should discuss the differences in how the setting is depicted in the book and the film.

Plot

The book and the film have the same general plot, but there are some differences in how events unfold. For example, the film adds a battle scene that is not in the book.

This slide should discuss the differences in how the plot is presented in the book and the film.

Dialogue

The dialogue in the book is more detailed and includes more inner thoughts of the characters, while the film relies more on visual storytelling.

This slide should discuss the differences in how dialogue is presented in the book and the film.

Audience

The book is written for a younger audience, while the film can be enjoyed by all ages.

This slide should discuss the differences in the target audience of the book and the film.

Conclusion

By noticing the differences between the book and the film, we can appreciate the unique qualities of each medium and understand how they can enhance or detract from the story.

This slide should summarize the main points of the lesson and provide a conclusion.

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.