Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will have a better understanding of the historical and social themes in The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis.

Materials and Prep

Materials:

• A copy of The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis
• Pen and paper
• Coloring materials

Prep:

• Read the chapter "The Beginning of Uncle Andrew's Troubles" in The Magician's Nephew
• Prepare discussion questions related to historical and social aspects of the story

Activities

1. Historical Timeline: Create a timeline of key events in The Magician's Nephew and research the historical context of those events.

2. Character Analysis: Choose a character from the story and write a short paragraph about how their actions reflect social norms of the time.

3. Map Exploration: Draw a map of the different worlds in the story and label them based on their social structures.

Talking Points

• Discussing Historical Context:

  "Let's talk about the time period in which The Magician's Nephew is set. How do the characters' actions reflect the historical events happening around them?"

• Exploring Social Themes:

  "What social issues or norms do you see in the interactions between characters? How do these reflect society at that time?"

• Comparing Worlds:

  "Let's compare the different worlds in the story. How do the social structures differ between them? What can we learn from these differences?"