Lesson Details
Lesson 1: Introduction to C.S. Lewis Time Allocation: 45 minutes
Resources Needed: Photos of C.S. Lewis, world map, biography books, projector
Introduction: Show a picture of C.S. Lewis and ask the children if they recognize him. Explain that they will be learning about his life and contributions.
Development:
  1. Locate Ireland and England on the map.
  2. Discuss key facts about C.S. Lewis: birthplace (Belfast, Ireland), dates (born 1898, died 1963), and what he is famous for (author of "The Chronicles of Narnia").
  3. Show a short video or read an excerpt from a biography about his early life.
Conclusion: Recap the key points learned about C.S. Lewis’s early life.
Assessment: Ask students to write down three new facts they learned about C.S. Lewis.
Lesson 2: C.S. Lewis’s Contributions to Literature Time Allocation: 45 minutes
Resources Needed: Copies of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe", audio clips, projector
Introduction: Show the cover of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" and ask if any students have read or seen the movie.
Development:
  1. Read a short excerpt from the book.
  2. Discuss how C.S. Lewis’s work has impacted literature and popular culture.
  3. Play an audio clip of an interview with C.S. Lewis discussing his work.
Conclusion: Summarize how C.S. Lewis’s stories have been enjoyed by many generations.
Assessment: Have students draw a scene from "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" and write a few sentences about why they chose that scene.
Lesson 3: C.S. Lewis’s Impact on Society Time Allocation: 45 minutes
Resources Needed: Chart paper, markers, video clips
Introduction: Ask students to think about how one person’s work can change the world.
Development:
  1. Discuss how C.S. Lewis’s books have been translated into many languages and made into movies.
  2. Watch clips from different adaptations of "The Chronicles of Narnia".
  3. Create a chart listing how his work has influenced movies, books, and even video games.
Conclusion: Reflect on the global influence of C.S. Lewis’s work.
Assessment: Students write a paragraph on how C.S. Lewis’s stories have impacted their own lives or the lives of people around them.
Lesson 4: Creating a Timeline of C.S. Lewis’s Life Time Allocation: 45 minutes
Resources Needed: Timeline template, markers, biography books
Introduction: Explain the importance of timelines in understanding historical figures.
Development:
  1. Discuss the key events in C.S. Lewis’s life (birth, education, publications, death).
  2. Hand out a timeline template and have students fill in the major events.
  3. Encourage them to add drawings or symbols to represent each event.
Conclusion: Have students share their timelines with the class.
Assessment: Check each student's timeline for accuracy and completeness.
Lesson 5: Connecting C.S. Lewis to My Life Time Allocation: 45 minutes
Resources Needed: Paper, pencils, art supplies
Introduction: Discuss how stories can teach us lessons and help us in our own lives.
Development:
  1. Ask students to think of a lesson they learned from a book or movie.
  2. Discuss some of the themes in C.S. Lewis’s work, such as bravery, friendship, and good vs. evil.
  3. Have students draw or write about a time they learned a similar lesson in their own lives.
Conclusion: Share some of the students' drawings or writings with the class.
Assessment: Review the drawings/writings to ensure they reflect an understanding of the themes in C.S. Lewis’s work.
Lesson 6: C.S. Lewis’s Legacy Time Allocation: 45 minutes
Resources Needed: Photos of C.S. Lewis, copies of his books, internet access
Introduction: Discuss the concept of a legacy and how people are remembered for their contributions.
Development:
  1. Review what the students have learned about C.S. Lewis.
  2. Discuss how his work continues to inspire new generations.
  3. Show examples of modern works that have been influenced by C.S. Lewis.
Conclusion: Reflect on how learning about C.S. Lewis has enriched their understanding of literature and history.
Assessment: Have students write a letter to C.S. Lewis, explaining what they have learned and how his work has impacted them.