The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe Lit Link Grades 4-6

In England during the Second World War, four British children, Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy, leave their home in London and move to the country estate of their uncle. Here, they stumble onto a magic wardrobe in which they enter a fantasyland called Narnia. They soon discover that the land and its inhabitants are under an evil spell cast by the treacherous White Witch. Under the leadership of the noble King Asian, the Lion and the children play an important role in defeating the Witch and restoring Narnia. They learn important values of truthfulness, honor, courage, and self-sacrifice.

Reproducible chapter questions, plus comprehension questions, a story summary, author biography, creative and cross-curricular activities, complete with answer key.

A novel by C.S. Lewis.

The students will

- become acquainted with the writing of C. S. Lewis

- study a novel pertaining to fantasy

- practice previously learned reading skills as well as new ones

- improve and develop their own ability to create fantasy