Explore whether The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is a true allegory or a rich imaginative supposal by C.S. Lewis, and learn how this distinction can deepen students’ understanding of Aslan and the novel’s themes of redemption, sacrifice, and moral growth.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Allegory: Understanding C.S. Lewis’s Intent Read Post »
When I read The Magician’s Nephew with my students, they almost always notice echoes of the biblical creation story — and they’re right. In this article I follow three of those echoes: the world sung into being, the naming of the creatures, and the choice in the walled garden — with the questions that open each one up in the classroom.
The Magician’s Nephew and the Bible: An Intertextual Comparison Read Post »
In The Magician’s Nephew, C. S. Lewis wrote the origins of Narnia—yet he wrote them last, five years after The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. This article looks at what that “written later, set first” paradox means for the classroom, and at how the choice between publication and chronological order shapes the way students come to know the series.
Narnia Reading Order for the Classroom: Publication Order vs Chronological Order Read Post »
Why do some literary characters stay with students long after the last page is turned? This article explores vulnerability, inner conflict, and personal growth as key elements that help middle school readers connect deeply with stories across classic and modern literature.
What Makes a Character Relatable to Middle School Students? Read Post »
The creation of Narnia in The Magician’s Nephew is one of the strangest and most beautiful moments in the book, where Aslan sings the world into being. In my classroom, this scene has sparked deep reflections on language, imagination, and understanding — and I want to share them with you.
The Creation of Narnia in The Magician’s Nephew (and in the Classroom) Read Post »
Here I share my experience teaching The Magician’s Nephew in middle school. Discover tips on structuring lessons, fostering curiosity, and helping students engage deeply with Lewis’s world.
Teaching The Magician’s Nephew in Middle School: A Practical Guide for the Classroom Read Post »
