Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will have a deeper understanding of the characters and themes in The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis.
Materials and Prep
- Copy of The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis
- Notebook and pen
- Internet access for research
No prior knowledge required, just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm!
Activities
- Character Analysis: Choose a character from the book and write a short description of their personality traits and actions.
- Illustration Time: Pick a scene from the book and draw an illustration of it. You can get as creative as you want!
- Research Adventure: Look up some information about the author, C.S. Lewis, and share an interesting fact with someone in your family.
Talking Points
- What is The Magician's Nephew about?
"The Magician's Nephew is a magical story about two children, Digory and Polly, who embark on an adventure to different worlds." - Who are the main characters?
"Digory Kirke, Polly Plummer, Uncle Andrew, and Aslan the lion are some of the important characters in the book." - What themes are explored in the book?
"Friendship, bravery, and the consequences of actions are some of the themes that you can discover in The Magician's Nephew." - Why do you think C.S. Lewis wrote this book?
"C.S. Lewis wanted to create a fantastical world filled with adventure and moral lessons for readers to enjoy and learn from."