THE MAGICIAN'S NEPHEW (The Chronicles of Narnia): Novel Study Unit + Answer Keys
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Description
"Glory be!" said the Cabby. "I'd have been a better man all my life if I'd known there were things like this."
(from Ch. 8)
WHY CHOOSE "THE MAGICIAN'S NEPHEW"?
"The Magician's Nephew" is a perfect choice if you're looking for a fantasy novel that exemplifies the typical characteristics of the genre. It offers an engaging story that is lively and positive, with a good dose of humor and fun. The plot is simple yet well-constructed, making it particularly suitable for middle school students. Additionally, the novel allows for various levels of interpretation, making it an excellent tool for deeper analysis. Being part of "The Chronicles of Narnia" series, it also encourages further exploration and reading.
WHY THIS RESOURCE?
These in-depth analysis worksheets (Chapters 1-2) will assist your students in conducting an accurate, and personal analysis of the text. This material is designed for middle school students who want to delve into the novel step by step, fostering both reading comprehension and analytical writing skills.
Contents of the Analysis Worksheets:
1. Comprehension Exercises:
- Different levels of difficulty.
- Help find information, analyze key elements, and understand their significance.
2. Interpretation Questions:
- Guide reflection on character development.
- Analyze cause-and-effect relationships and main themes.
3. Vocabulary Activities:
- Improve lexical skills.
- Differentiate between words and reinforce specific vocabulary.
4. Creative Writing Assignments:
- Stimulate creative writing.
- Guide in crafting descriptions, summaries, personal narratives, argumentative essays, and reflective pieces.
- Each worksheet includes at least one task.
5. Answer Keys: Provided for all exercises and questions.
Teaching Time:
The resource is divided into eight sections and is intended to be taught over several weeks. It is recommended to concentrate on one section per week. Each section includes 2 chapters, except for chapter 13, which stands alone as a separate section.
Benefits:
- Rich and well-structured resource
- Colorfully laid out and visually appealing
- Aligned with ELA standards.
- Completely no-prep for you, just print-and-go!
Explore this Resource:
- Take a loot at the preview for more details.
- Download the close reading worksheets for the first two chapters for free: THE MAGICIAN'S NEPHEW - Close reading worksheets, ch. 1-2
Dive in and enjoy the journey with your students as you explore this great novel!
Thank you, and happy teaching!
- Chiara
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