Day 1: Into the Wardrobe

Target: I can analyze why characters make risky choices.
Introduction

Word of the Day

Inquisitive = Curious or asking many questions.

Check page 6, #1 & #8 in your packet.

The Hook

Make an "inquisitive" face! Turn to a partner: What is one thing you are curious about today?

Read Aloud

Chapter 1

Start: Beginning of Chapter 1.

Stop: After Lucy meets the Faun.
Cue: "'Goodness gracious me!' exclaimed the Faun."

Discussion
  1. Novel-Ties #1: Find where reality ended and fantasy began. Was it smooth or sudden?
  2. Novel-Ties #1 (Pg 7): Why did the children think they would find an adventure in the Professor's house?
  3. Lucy felt frightened but inquisitive. Why didn't she turn back when it got cold?
Success Criteria I can explain why Lucy chose to stay in the wood.

Day 2: Tea with Tumnus

Target: I can evaluate a character's complex actions.
Introduction

Word of the Day

Melancholy = A deep, beautiful sadness.

Check page 7, #4 (Meaning of "Tea").

The Hook

Sigh a big, heavy sigh. Today we find out why the Faun is melancholy.

Read Aloud

Chapter 2

Start: Tumnus invites Lucy to tea.

Stop: After Tumnus confesses.
Cue: "'But I have,' said the Faun."

Discussion
  1. Novel-Ties #4: Why did the Faun think he was "bad"? Why did he change his mind about Humans?
  2. Novel-Ties #2 (Pg 8): How did Tumnus make Lucy comfortable? Would you have trusted him?
  3. Is Tumnus a "Bad Guy" who did good, or a "Good Guy" who almost did bad?
Success Criteria I can use evidence to decide if Tumnus is trustworthy.

Day 3: Edmund's Lie

Target: I can distinguish between truth and spite.
Introduction

Word of the Day

Spiteful = Being mean to hurt feelings.

Hoax = A trick to fool others.

Check page 6, #3.

The Hook

Raise your hand if you think Edmund believes Lucy is playing a hoax, or if he is just being mean.

Read Aloud

Chapter 3

Start: Lucy returns from the wardrobe.

Stop: Edmund enters and is alone.
Cue: "'...door must have swung open of its own accord.'"

Discussion
  1. Novel-Ties #5: Why hadn't the other children noticed Lucy's absence? (Think about Logic!)
  2. The book says Edmund was tired and pretending not to be. Why does being tired make us spiteful?
  3. Novel-Ties #10: Why did Edmund feel uncomfortable when Lucy mentioned the Witch?
Success Criteria I can explain why Edmund acted spitefully toward Lucy.

Day 4: Turkish Delight

Target: I can identify manipulation and flattery.
Introduction

Word of the Day

Dominions = Lands a ruler controls.

Courtiers = Royal helpers.

Check page 6, #4 & #5.

The Hook

Today Edmund meets a Queen. Watch closely how she treats him.

Read Aloud

Chapter 4

Start: The Sledge arrives.

Stop: After the Queen drives away.
Cue: "'Next time! Next time! Don't forget.'"

Discussion
  1. Novel-Ties #4 (Pg 8): Why do you think the Queen's flattery worked so well on Edmund?
  2. Novel-Ties #3 (Pg 8): What might have made Edmund suspicious? Would you have eaten the food?
  3. Novel-Ties #8 (Pg 7): What was the magical power of the Turkish Delight?
Success Criteria I can explain how the Queen tricked Edmund using flattery.
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