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Aslan is on the Move

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - Rising Conflict

Day 12of 180
Week 3of 36
35Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify allegorical connections between Aslan and Christ

2

Analyze characters' responses to hope

3

Understand the theme of redemption in literature

📖 Scripture Connection

John 3:16

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.”

— John 3:16 (WEB)

Parallels the sacrificial love demonstrated by Aslan in the story

📦 Materials Needed

  • Novel 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'
  • Character response worksheet
  • Colored pencils
  • Notebook
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Read Chapter 11 aloud, focusing on Aslan's arrival and characters' reactions

💭 Review Question: How do different characters feel when they hear Aslan is coming?
2Teaching (15 min)

Explore the symbolism of Aslan as a Christ-like figure of hope and redemption

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Aslan represents hope in a seemingly hopeless situation
  • Characters respond differently to the news of his coming
  • Hope transforms fear and despair
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes Aslan's arrival significant?
  • How is Aslan similar to Jesus in this chapter?
  • Why do some characters trust Aslan while others are skeptical?
3Activity: Character Hope Map (10 min)
hands-on

Create a visual representation of how different characters respond to Aslan's arrival

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a large map of Narnia
  2. Use different colored symbols to represent characters' emotions
  3. Connect emotions with lines showing relationships and transformations
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-drawn map with stickers

Challenge: Include biblical parallels for each character's response

4Closing (5 min)

Summarize how hope changes perspectives

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about hope today?
  • How can we bring hope to others?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for being our hope in difficult times. Help us trust in Your plan like the characters in Narnia.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore Peter's first battle and courage

💎 Memory Verse

Romans 8:28

“We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.”

— Romans 8:28 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Hope Chain: Students create paper chain links with encouraging words representing God's hope

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Chapter explores themes of hope, redemption, and trusting in a higher power

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Discuss real-life examples of hope
  • Encourage empathy with characters' experiences
  • Connect literary themes to biblical principles
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding allegorical representations and abstract emotional concepts

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Thoughtful engagement with character motivations and emotional responses

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Research historical context of allegory in literature
  • Write a journal entry from a character's perspective
  • Create a visual timeline of hope in the chapter

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