Description
When Polly Plummer meets Digory Kirke, he is very unhappy. His father is away in India, and he and his mother, who is very ill, have moved to London to live with an aunt and uncle. Digory is convinced that his Uncle Andrew is either mad, or has a very important secret. Though he's been warned to stay away from Uncle Andrew's study, he's heard strange noises coming from the room late at night.
Digory and Polly become friends, and because of the cold, wet summer days, they are forced to play indoors. While exploring a tunnel that connects their houses, the children accidentally find themselves in Uncle Andrew's study, and Uncle Andrew seems far too delighted to see the children. Uncle Andrew's experiment will send the children to strange other worlds, but an encounter with the sinister Queen Jadis brings evil to the land of Narnia on the day of its creation. Digory, meanwhile, may have a chance to heal his mother, but will he pass the test?
Book 1 in The Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis.
Progeny Press The Magician's Nephew Language Arts PDF curriculum will provide your Middle School grade student with:
About the Author: Explore the life and literary legacy of C.S. Lewis, an author known for his allegorical works that resonate with readers of all ages.
Vocabulary: Improve your vocabulary through various activities designed to increase retention, growth, and reading comprehension through the language of the novel.
Literary Techniques: Appreciate the artistic craftsmanship within the novel through an exploration of key literary techniques, including characterization, vivid descriptive language, context-driven analysis, mood setting, past vs. present tense narratives, dialect usage, comparative storytelling, the intricacies of conflict, the rise to climax, satisfying resolution, and overall themes.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Discover insightful moral lessons and character values woven into the narrative, touching upon themes of creation, curiosity, the allure of temptation, the fleeting nature of vanity, the profound teachings of the Gospel, the guidance of Jesus as our shepherd, and the timeless importance of loving one's neighbor.
Activities and Writing Assignments: Expand your literature curriculum with a wide array of activities and writing assignments that encompass Bible study, historical exploration, celestial discoveries in astronomy, creative writing, a captivating journey into British coins, a puzzle review to test comprehension, and artistic expressions that capture the essence of the narrative.
Suggestions for Further Reading: Explore an exciting reading list featuring additional works by C.S. Lewis and books that share writing styles, themes, and other simililarities found in The Magician's Nephew.
All of Progeny Press' language arts PDF download unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview!
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Formatted with your Middle School grade student in mind, Progeny Press language arts study guides divide the book into writing assignments and lessons that strengthen their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and refine their critical analysis and writing skills. Each Progeny Press novel study accomplishes all of this without busy work that can drain the fun out of reading and literature! Kids have loved using Progeny Press ELA curriculum in homeschool, co-ops, and private schools around the world for over 30 years!
