Novel Study: The Chronicles of Narnia : The Magician's Nephew
In this 6 week class students will read The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew, discuss the themes found in the book and their thoughts on the reading each week.
Kaylyn Davis
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(27)
What's included
6 live meetings
5 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Each week students will be asked to read a set of chapters for the next class.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
This is a 6 week class where the students will read through chapters of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew each week. Each class we will be discussing the chapters we read, going over vocabulary for the chapters and answering discussion questions. Every student will need a copy of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis and each week they will need to read the chapters before the next class. Students are expected to actively participate during class and with the assigned reading and vocabulary each week. We will review the chapters we read before and prep with vocabulary and pre reading questions for the next chapters.
Learning Goals
Students will learn to establish and share their own thoughts while reading a book. We will be looking at new vocabulary for each of the chapters. Discussing what we think about what has happened, is happening and will happen as we move through the book.
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction
We will introduce ourselves to each other and I will explain expectations of the class and discuss the book. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Chapters 1-4
We will discuss the chapters that were to be read before class: Chapters 1-4 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Chapters 5-8
We will discuss the chapters that were to be read before class: Chapters 5-8 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Chapters 9-12
We will discuss the chapters that were to be read before class: Chapters 9-12 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
In early 20th-century England, neighbors Polly Plummer and Digory Kirke look for adventure during their summer holidays. They live in a row of connected houses and decide to travel through the attic passages to get into a vacant house and explore it. Instead of discovering an abandoned house, the children stumble into a forbidden study room that belongs to Digory’s Uncle Andrew. When Uncle Andrew discovers them, he pretends that he is going to keep the children captive, but relents and says they may go. As Polly is leaving, he gives her a present of a yellow ring. Polly vanishes along with the ring. Uncle Andrew tells Digory that Polly has been sent to another world, and the only way Digory can bring her back is to put on a yellow ring himself and follow her. Digory is also given a pair of green rings, which are supposed to bring them both back home. Polly and Digory argue constantly. Sometimes they have mild differences of opinion, and sometimes they bicker angrily. Their most intense argument involves name-calling on both sides and ends with Digory wrenching Polly’s wrist to keep her out of his way. Polly drinks ginger-beer, a non-alcoholic drink comparable to ginger ale. Uncle Andrew drinks alcohol and repeatedly requests brandy while he is in Narnia. When Jadis recites an ineffective spell, Aunt Letty assumes she is slurring her speech and accuses her of being drunk. This class is taught literary analysis and not allegory.
Supply List
Students will need a copy of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We will be reading The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis.
Joined October, 2021
5.0
27reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Southern Nazarene University
I have taught many novel studies over different books. I have always loved to read and I enjoy sharing that love with students as they discuss and learn vocabulary for the books. I have worked with and taught children for over 15 years in different ways, ESL online, book studies, phonics and preschool lessons, substituting, and teaching. I look forward to helping your student grow their literary knowledge and love for reading.Reviews
Live Group Course
$14
weekly or $80 for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
1-6 learners per class
