PLEASE NOTE: This class meets a total of 5 times. The number of times per week that we meet may vary from section to section. Be sure to check the schedule for exact dates. 
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“Aslan" said Lucy "you're bigger." 
"That is because you're older, little one" answered he. 
"Not because you are?" asked Lucy. 
"I am not. But every year you grow, you will find me bigger". ~ CS Lewis, Prince Caspian

CS Lewis and his Chronicles of Narnia have delighted both children and adults for more than 50 years. Join me as the Pevensie siblings return to Narnia.. How and why were they summoned to Narnia? We will read the book and discuss our thoughts as we discover new adventures and themes in this continuing Narnia adventure. Although we will focus on various literary elements as we read, the class will be conducted in a relaxed, book-club style atmosphere, with plenty of time for student discussion.

Class time will be balanced between short academic studies of various literary elements and devices, creative expression activities, and relaxed student interaction in a teacher guided discussion about the plot, characters, and important themes of courage and leadership.

First Class: 
Introduction/Review of author, CS Lewis, the Chronicles, and the characters
Description of the setting (time and place) of the book's opening 
Read chapter 1 aloud, assign homework reading ch 2-4

Second Class:  
Comprehension check and discussion of Chapters 2-4
Focus: Remembering Old Narnia (review of Narnian history)
Assign homework reading ch 5-8

Third Class:     
Comprehension check and discussion of Chapters 5-8 
Focus: Plot Analysis, Escape and Leadership (Character)
Assign homework reading ch 9-12

Fourth Class:   
Comprehension check and discussion of Chapters 9-12
Focus: Creative art or writing representing a character or plot event
Assign homework reading ch 13-15

Fifth Class:     
Comprehension check and discussion of Chapters 13-15
Focus: Themes

Students should read the first chapter before our opening class. After that, students will be responsible to read the assigned chapters before each class. I will provide study guide questions each week to help students prepare for class discussion. We will meet each week to talk about the storyline and how it demonstrates a particular literary element.

Students will be encouraged to share their thoughts and ask questions freely. Students will also complete creative activities and worksheets that will reinforce their observations about the plot and characters.