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Narnia Vocabulary Chapter 1: Lucy Looks into a Wardrobe

Definition

|air raids |attack by aircraft, especially against a non- military target such as a city |

|row |argument; quarrel; disagreement between two people |

|creepy |causing fear, disgust or uneasiness |

|wireless |a radio or a radio set without wires |

|armor |protective metal or leather clothing worn in battle by soldiers |

|wardrobe |a large free-standing cupboard or closet where clothes are stored |

|looking-glass |mirror; any device whose surface reflects light and gives back a clear image of what is in front of it |

|mothballs |small balls containing chemicals such as camphor to keep away moths |

|crunching |making or causing something to make a noisy, scrunching sound |

|queer |strange or unusual; departing from the usual |

|inquisitive |eager for knowledge; curious about everything |

|glimpse |a quick or incomplete look or sighting of somebody or something |

|pitter patter |a light, rapid and continuous tapping sound, such as raindrops |

|muffler |a scarf worn around the neck for warmth |

|faun |a mythological creature depicted with the body of a man and the legs and horns of a goat |

|parcels |packages; things wrapped up together in paper or other packaging |

Narnian Expressions

“We’ve fallen on our feet and no mistake.” p. 2 – another way of saying that the children are quite lucky to have been sent to the Professor’s home!

I. Vocabulary Enrichment Activities – Chapter 1

A. Read the following descriptions and write the correct word in the space provided from the list of words for Chapter 1.

1) A device used to communicate news during the Second World War ___________________

2) Commonly used article of clothing in winter climates to keep warm ___________________

3) A place used to store one’s clothes or other belongings ___________________

4) A chemical used to protect clothing from moths ___________________

5) A mythical creature with the body of a man and the legs, horns, and legs of a goat ___________________

6) Something that is extremely unusual ___________________

7) When two people get in an argument ___________________

8) “Too much curiosity killed the cat” ___________________

B. Read the following short passage and fill in the blanks with the word/s that make the most sense based on the context of the story.

1) The Pevensie children have been sent out of London because of the ____________ and their parents’ fear that they might be killed.

2) Lucy is an extremely ____________ girl who discovers a magical ____________.

3) While she is exploring, she steps on some __________________ that make a crunching sound and have a rather peculiar odor.

4) After Lucy finds herself in another world, she is surprised to meet a rather ___________ fellow named Mr. Tumnus who wears a bright red __________ around his neck to keep warm.

5) Mr. Tumnus is a _______________, a rather unusual looking creature, who carries an umbrella and several __________________ wrapped in plain brown paper.

C. Comprehension – Based on what you’ve just read, who do you think said the following?

1) “Who are you to say when I’m to go to bed?” ___________________

2) “This is going to be perfectly splendid.” ___________________

3) “Do stop grumbling, Ed.” ___________________

4) “I can always get back if something goes wrong.” ___________________

D. Which Pevensie child do you think would best fit the following description? Write the name in the space.

1) The peace maker: ___________________

2) The trouble maker: ___________________

3) The sensitive one: ___________________

4) The curious one: ___________________

E. True or False? Read the following statements. If the statement is true, write ‘true’ in the blank; if false, correct the statement so it is true.

1) The Pevensie children were sent from London because their parents were killed in an air raid. ___________________

2) At first, Lucy felt overwhelmed by the Professor’s house and a little frightened. ___________________

3) The children decided to explore the house because the housekeeper was extremely rude to them. ___________________

4) When Lucy discovered herself in Narnia, she was frightened and decided to return for her brothers and sister. ___________________

5) Mr. Tumnus was a kindly faun who befriended Lucy. ___________________

II. Write, Discuss, Create – Chapter I.

A. Write a quick note to Lucy and tell her why you think she was either very brave or very foolish to continue exploring Narnia by herself.

B. Be prepared to discuss with the class what you would do if you were to find yourself suddenly transported to another place.

C. Create a picture of Mr. Tumnus based on the description of him beginning on page 7. Use crayons, watercolors, or any other method of creating his likeness, including writing a song or poem about his looks.

Narnia Vocabulary Chapter 2: What Lucy Found There

Definition

|Daughter of Eve |refers to a human girl child |

|Son of Adam |refers to a human boy child |

|Sardines |small, salty fish many find delicious |

|English tea |English custom of afternoon refreshments; served with small sandwiches and cakes |

|Nymphs |mythical creatures that live in trees, harming no one |

|Silenus |woodland deity; companion of Dionysius with a horse’s ears and tail |

|Dryads |mythical creatures that live in wells, harming no one |

|Bacchus |Greek God of Wine |

|Jollification |joyful celebration |

|Merely |barely; just as described |

|Lulling |to give someone a false sense of security so that an unpleasant situation takes the person by surprise |

|Spare Oom |location of the room where the wardrobe is located |

|Narnia |imaginary country found by passing through a magical wardrobe |

|Cair Paravel |Capital of Narnia where the empty thrones await four ‘human’ children to claim them. |

|War Drobe |doorway into Narnia through the wardrobe |

I. Vocabulary Enrichment Activities – Chapter 2

A. Read the following descriptions, Write the correct word in the space provided from the list of words for Chapter 2.

1) The God of Wine ___________________

2) Four thrones sit there vacant ___________________

3) A synonym for celebration ___________________

4) Mythical creatures that live in trees ___________________

5) The doorway into Narnia ___________________

6) A special event that often takes place around 4:00 p.m. in England ____________

7) Small fish ___________________

8) A word that means scarcely, barely___________________

9) Room where the magical wardrobe is located ___________________

10) Mythical creatures that live in wells ___________________

B. Fill in the blank with the missing word(s) that best completes the meaning of the sentence. Use the story context for clues.

1) Mr. Tumnus is a ___________________ who Lucy meets in ______________, a country Lucy discovers when she opens the door of the __________________ and decides to explore. It is always ___________________ in Narnia but never Christmas.

2) At first, Lucy believes Mr. Tumnus is perfectly wonderful for he invites her to __________________and serves her ___________________ on toast and a sugar topped cake. He also tells her about the ___________________ who live in wells and the ___________________ who live in trees and how the rivers would run with wine when ___________________ used to visit.

3) But when it is time for Lucy to leave, Mr. Tumnus tells her that he is in the pay

of the ___________________and had been planning to turn Lucy over to “Her”.

C. Comprehension – Critical Thinking

Mr. Tumnus sets out to betray Lucy to the White Witch because he’s afraid. Have you ever agreed to do something even when you knew it was wrong just because you were afraid?

Write down what it was you agreed to do and how you felt after you’d done it.

Now, think of a time in your own life when you showed the courage to do the right thing. Explain how you felt after you’d done it.

D. Multiple Choice – Read each question. Then select the best answer from the choices given. Circle the letter of your answer.

1) Why does Mr. Tumnus call Lucy a “Daughter of Eve”?

a) He thinks he knows her mother, Eve.

b) The White Witch told him her mother’s name would be Eve.

c) She is a human child.

d) He thinks it’s a pretty name.

2) How many vacant thrones are there at Cair Paravel?

a) four c) two

b) six d) one

3) What one thing does Mr. Tumnus not offer Lucy?

a) Brown egg

b) Sardines on toast

c) Sugar topped cake

d) Candy

4) What can we conclude about Mr. Tumnus based on the objects in his cave?

a) He is extremely poor.

b) He is uneducated.

c) He loves to read.

d) He hates music.

5) How does Mr. Tumnus entertain Lucy?

a) He danced for her.

b) He told her stories about what Narnia was like before the Witch.

c) He provided dinner.

d) He read aloud to her.

6) Why does Mr. Tumnus start to cry?

a) He was very tired and didn’t want to have to show Lucy the way home.

b) He knew he had to turn Lucy over to the Witch.

c) He was cutting onions.

d) The stories about Narnia before the Witch made him sad.

7) What is it that Mr. Tumnus agrees to do if he finds a Son or Daughter of Eve?

a) Turn him/her over to the White Witch

b) Make him/her promise to return to Narnia

c) Follow him/her and make sure the passage to Narnia is blocked forever

d) Kill him/her immediately

8) What will NOT happen to Mr. Tumnus if he allows Lucy to return home?

a) The Witch will turn him into stone.

b) The Witch will saw off his horns.

c) The Witch will pluck out his beard.

d) The Witch will reward him.

9) What does Lucy give to Mr. Tumnus?

a) Her necklace

b) Her handkerchief

c) Her promise to return to Narnia and bring her brothers and sister

d) A map showing him how to enter her world

10) What does Mr. Tumnus ask of Lucy before they part?

a) To return soon

b) To tell his brothers and sister all about Narnia

c) To forgive him

d) To never forget him

II. Write, Discuss, Create – Chapter 2

Write: In your own words, explain why you think Mr. Tumnus decides NOT to turn Lucy over to the White Witch.

Discuss: Be prepared to discuss what two events the author is letting the reader know might happen when he says the White Witch will turn Mr. Tumnus into stone, “until the four thrones at Cair Paravel are filled.”

Create: What do you think life must be like in Narnia? According to Mr. Tumnus, life in Narnia is “always winter but never Christmas.” Divide a piece of paper in half. On one side write the word “Winter” and on the other side write the word “Christmas”. In small groups make lists of all the feelings you associate with Winter and Christmas and then compare the two lists.

• Based on the feelings you have described, draw a picture, write a poem, write a song, or use some other method of creative expression to show what life must have been like when Lucy first entered Narnia.

OR

• When Mr. Tumnus plays his flute, Lucy dreams of what Narnia was like before the White Witch took control. Draw a picture, write a poem, write a song, or use some other method of creative expression to show what life must have been like before the White Witch ruled there.

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