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- Religion: Has some Christian themes
- Violence: Numerous sword fights, sea serpent attacks boat
- Mature Themes: Has slave traders
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Set the stage
- After removing the spell on the Dufflepods, Lucy is given food. “I hope that is what you would like,” said he. “I have tried to give you food more like the food of your own land than perhaps you have had lately.” “It’s lovely,” said Lucy, and so it was; an omelette, piping hot, cold lamb and green peas, a strawberry ice, lemon-squash to drink with the meal and a cup of chocolate to follow.” – Ch 11.
- Upon arriving at Ramandu’s Island, they eat a lavish feast on Aslan’s table. “There were pies shaped like ships under full sail or like dragons and elephants, there were ice puddings and bright lobsters and gleaming salmon, there were nuts and grapes, pineapples and peaches, pomegranates and melons and tomatoes.” – Ch 13
Lesson Plan
Dawn Treader & Five Senses
Big Picture
Climax:
The book is full of mini adventures, but a key point is when Prince Caspian finds the last three lords asleep and must venture to the end of the world to save them.
Eustace, Lucy and Prince Caspian
Oneself – Many times the characters think they are facing an enemy, only to discover the enemy is an illusion. The book is full of mini-adventures where the children must face their own fears and emotions.
Literary Techniques
“There was the Dawn Treader shining like a great bright insect.” – Ch 2
“When the Pevensie children had returned to Narnia last time for their second visit, it was (for the Narnians) as if King Arthur came back to Britain” – Ch 1
“It’ll be worse if it does,” said Edmund, “because then we shan’t know where it is. If there’s a wasp in the room I like to be able to see it.” – Ch 6 (This is a metaphor for wanting to see the enemy, because a wasp you cannot see is most likely to sting you.”
The ship seemed to move uneasily as if she felt danger behind her.
Think About It
- Why do you think Aslan sends Lucy, Eustice and Edward on the Dawn Treader?
- Was it irresponsible for Caspian to leave his kingdom and go off on a sea voyage?
- Is there a villain or antagonist in the book? If so, who is it? If not, how does the book achieve suspense without one?
Related Lesson Activities
Words to Remember
Spelling & Vocabulary
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- Date Added: April 16, 2024