Writing Based on Narnia—The Lion's Song (5th–8th)

Writing: Based on Narnia—The Lion’s Song (Grades 5–8) 

Teacher: Deb Iwema

Description: Using the first three novels of The Chronicles of Narnia (The Magician’s Nephew, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, and The Horse and His Boy) as the theme, students will continue to develop skills learned in grades 3–5 classes and also begin research reports and writing from a prompt. Assignments will beckon students to experience the enchanted land of Narnia through their writing lessons.

***This class is on a three-year rotation with Writing: Based on Modern World History and Writing: Based on Medieval History.

Books:

    • Institute for Excellence in Writing: Following Narnia: Volume 1, The Lion’s Song Writing Lessons (3rd Edition)
    • Student Resource Packet: Free download with purchase of student book or buy Student Resource Package. https://iew.com/shop/products/student-resource-package-packet-and-binder
    • Optional Novels to Extend Theme:
      • The Magician’s Nephew, by C. S. Lewis
      • The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, by C. S. Lewis
      • The Horse and His Boy, by C. S. Lewis

Prerequisite: One year of IEW or equivalent writing experience.