Chapter
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Table of Contents
Introductory Material
Meet the Author ............................................................................................................................4
An Introduction to The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe ..................................................5
Using This Teacher’s Guide .........................................................................................................6
Creating a Journal ..........................................................................................................................7
Journal Title Page...........................................................................................................................8
Journal Entry Page .........................................................................................................................9
Chapter One: Lucy Looks into a Wardrobe
Vocabulary and Comprehension ..............................................................................................10
Research and Report ...................................................................................................................11
Chapter Two: What Lucy Found There
Vocabulary and Comprehension ..............................................................................................12
Making Predictions .....................................................................................................................13
Just for Fun: “Tea with Mr. Tumnus” Party Ideas .................................................................14
Chapter Three: Edmund and the Wardrobe
Vocabulary and Comprehension ..............................................................................................15
Descriptive Paragraphs...............................................................................................................16
Chapter Four: Turkish Delight
Vocabulary and Comprehension ..............................................................................................17
Compare and Contrast ...............................................................................................................18
Just for Fun: “Edmund’s Turkish Delight” Recipe ................................................................19
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Chapter Five: Back on This Side of the Door
Vocabulary and Comprehension ..............................................................................................20
Character Analysis ......................................................................................................................21
Chapter Six: Into the Forest
Vocabulary and Comprehension ..............................................................................................22
Public Speaking ............................................................................................................................23
Just for Fun: “Into the Forests of Narnia” Maze.....................................................................24
Chapter Seven: A Day with the Beavers
Vocabulary and Comprehension ..............................................................................................25
Parts of Speech .............................................................................................................................26
Chapter Eight: What Happened after Dinner
Vocabulary and Comprehension ..............................................................................................27
The Story within the Story .........................................................................................................28
Poetry Connection ......................................................................................................................29
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Chapter Nine: In the Witch’s House
Vocabulary and Comprehension ..............................................................................................30
Mood ..............................................................................................................................................31
Chapter Ten: The Spell Begins to Break
Vocabulary and Comprehension ..............................................................................................32
Logic ...............................................................................................................................................33
Just for Fun: “Father Christmas Comes at Last” Cryptogram ...........................................34
Chapter Eleven: Aslan Is Nearer
Vocabulary and Comprehension ..............................................................................................35
Character Analysis ......................................................................................................................36
Chapter Twelve: Peter’s First Battle
Vocabulary and Comprehension ..............................................................................................37
Research and Report ...................................................................................................................38
Chapter Thirteen: Deep Magic from the Dawn of Time
Vocabulary and Comprehension ..............................................................................................39
The Story within the Story .........................................................................................................40
Cause and Effect ..........................................................................................................................41
Chapter Fourteen: The Triumph of the Witch
Vocabulary and Comprehension ..............................................................................................42
Classification Skills ......................................................................................................................43
Chapter Sixteen: What Happened about the Statues
Vocabulary and Comprehension ..............................................................................................47
Writing a Summary .....................................................................................................................48
Chapter Seventeen: The Hunting of the White Stag
Vocabulary and Comprehension ..............................................................................................49
Critical Thinking ..........................................................................................................................50
Just for Fun: “Once a King in Narnia” Word Search ............................................................51
Final Test...............................................................................................................................................52
Book Report Ideas ..............................................................................................................................53
Recommended Resources .................................................................................................................54
Answer Key ...................................................................................................................................55–64
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Chapter Fifteen: Deeper Magic from Before the Dawn of Time
Vocabulary and Comprehension ..............................................................................................44
The Story within the Story .........................................................................................................45
Just for Fun: “A Deeper Magic” Crossword ............................................................................46
Chapter
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An Introduction to
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
One of the best-selling children’s novels of the
last fifty years, The Lion, the Witch and the
Wardrobe is much more than a classic fairy tale and
a literary masterpiece. It’s also a story that simply
and beautifully expresses some of the most profound
truths of the Christian faith. As C. S. Lewis once
explained, the character of Aslan is “an invention
giving an imaginary answer to the question,
‘What might Christ become like, if there really were
a world like Narnia and He chose to be incarnate and
die and rise again in that world as He has actually
done in ours?’”
It is also a story of personal salvation—and the
personal sacrifice that makes that salvation possible.
When Edmund falls under the spell of the White
Witch, he succumbs to pride, selfishness, and greed—
betraying his brother and sisters. According to the
Deep Magic (or law) on which Narnia was founded,
Edmund must pay the penalty with his life.
For the wages of sin is death. . . . Romans 6:23
. . . without the shedding of blood there is
no forgiveness of sins.” Hebrews 9:22 
The only hope for Edmund and Narnia is Aslan.
Only Aslan can deliver them from the power of the
Witch.
The adventure begins when Lucy, Edmund, Susan,
and Peter tumble through the door of a mysterious
wardrobe into Narnia, an enchanted world
of talking beasts, fauns, dwarfs, and giants.
The children discover that Narnia is in bondage—
held captive under the spell of the evil White Witch.
“It’s she that makes it always winter; always winter,
and never Christmas!” Prophecies have foretold the
end of the Witch’s reign. One day the great Lion Aslan,
King of Beasts, will return to Narnia. Furthermore,
two “Sons of Adam” and two “Daughters of Eve”
will sit on the four thrones at Cair Paravel and rule
as Kings and Queens in Narnia. Now that the four
children are here, could it be that Narnia’s deliverance
is at hand?
The reason the Son of God appeared
was to destroy the devil’s work. 1 John 3:8
Aslan lays down his own life for Edmund—taking
Edmund’s punishment and dying in his place.
Ultimately, it is in dying that Aslan sets Narnia and
Edmund free. For there is an even “Deeper Magic”—
a greater law—at work: “When a willing victim who
had committed no treachery was killed in a traitor’s
stead, the Table would crack and Death itself would
start working backward.” With Aslan’s sacrifice on
the Stone Table, the power of sin and death is broken.
His resurrection marks the dawn of the Golden Age
of Narnia. As Scripture explains,
Over the years, millions of readers have discovered
what Lewis called “the story within the story.” It’s
the story of the Gospel—the story of salvation. In
one sense, all of Narnia awaits deliverance from the
dominion of the White Witch. The land itself longs
to be free—to return to the peace and joy and beauty
it once knew.
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the
law. . . . Galatians 3:13
[The Father] has rescued us from the
dominion of darkness and brought us into
the kingdom of the Son He loves, in whom
we have redemption, the forgiveness of
sins. Colossians 1:13-14
The creation waits in eager expectation
for the sons of God to be revealed . . . in
hope that [it] . . . will be liberated from its
bondage. . . . Romans 8:19-21
We hope you will enjoy using this teacher’s guide as
you and your students begin your own adventures in
the wonderful world of Narnia!
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But God demonstrates his own love for us
in this: While we were still sinners, Christ
died for us. Romans 5:8
Name:
Date:
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Directions: Match the following vocabulary words with the correct definitions. If you’re not sure,
use a dictionary to look up the words you don’t know.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
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splendid
row
passages
wireless
looking-glass
wardrobe
blue-bottle
inquisitive
muffler
parcels
faun
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
a kind of housefly
a warm scarf
questioning or curious
a noisy argument
long hallways
packages
excellent
mirror
British word for radio
a tall piece of furniture
used to store clothing
k. an imaginary goat-like
creature in Greek mythology
Comprehension Questions: Answer in your journal or in the space provided.
1. Who are the four children in the story and where have they been sent to stay?
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2.
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How do the children plan to spend their first day? Why do they change their plans, and what
do they do instead?
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3.
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At what does Lucy decide to take a closer look?
4.
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Why does Lucy take care to leave the door open?
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5.
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What does Lucy see and who does she meet?
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Date:
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During World War II, German fighter planes conducted air-raids against Great Britain. They
dropped hundreds of bombs on the cities—including England’s capital city, London. Whenever
possible, British parents sent their children to live with friends and relatives out in the country
where it was much safer. That’s why, in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the four children find
themselves at the Professor’s house.
To find out more about the time in which this story takes place, use the Internet, a dictionary, an
encyclopedia, or a history book to answer the following questions:
1.
When did World War II begin? ____________
2.
Which countries fought in the War?
When did it end? ____________
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3.
Describe some of the causes of the War:
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4.
List some of the major battles or events:
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5.
Name some historical figures who played an important role in the War:
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6.
What was the outcome of the War?
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Vocabulary:
Comprehension:
1. g
1. Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy come to stay at the Professor’s house in the
2. d
English countryside.
3. e
2. They plan to explore the outdoors, but because of rainy weather they end up
4. i
exploring the house instead.
5. h
3. Lucy opens the door of a large wardrobe.
6. j
4. It would be foolish to risk getting locked inside.
7. a
5. Lucy finds herself in a snowy wood. She sees a lamp-post in the middle of the
8. c
forest, and meets a faun who’s carrying packages and an umbrella.
9. b
10. f
11. k
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Vocabulary:
Comprehension:
1. b
1. Mr. Tumnus invites Lucy to his cave for tea.
2. f
2. He was going to lull Lucy to sleep and turn her over to the Witch.
3. e
3. He discovers what humans are like and realizes it would be wrong.
4. a
4. She’s an evil witch who makes it “always winter and never Christmas.”
5. g
5. Lucy gives Mr. Tumnus her handkerchief.
6. d
7. c
8. h
The Story within the Story:
1 . The first woman, Eve is the “mother of all the living,”—the human race.
2 . It is detestable to God.
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1. 1939-1945
2. Allies—Great Britain, United States, France, British Commonwealths (Canada, Australia, New
Zealand, etc.); Axis Powers—Germany, Italy, Japan
3. Aggression toward or invasion of other countries by Germany, Russia, Italy, and Japan.
4. Answers will vary; examples may include Pearl Harbor, D-Day, etc.
5. Answers will vary; examples may include Churchill, Roosevelt, Hitler, Stalin, Mussolini, famous
generals, or other war heroes.
6. The Allies were victorious.