Sample file. Authors: Crystal and Thomas Rende Cover Illustrator: Heather Tang. Novel Ideas C. S. Lewis s The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

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1 Authors: Crystal and Thomas Rende Cover Illustrator: Heather Tang Novel Ideas C. S. Lewis s The Voyage of the Dawn Treader Copyright 2008 New Learning Publishing All rights reserved. Except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act, no portion of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without prior written permission from the publisher other than is necessary for classroom use. Printed in the United States of America PRODUCT #: NLP New Learning Publishing 2 Novel Ideas: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

2 Using the novel study The novel study can be used in four ways: Independent reading at student created paced Small group independent reading at student created paced Small group reading guided by the teacher Whole class reading guided by the teacher Each chapter or set of chapters has a particular task: Vocabulary: Students need to be able to write the definition/meaning of the word in their own words as the word is used in the story. If they are unable to, they need to find the word in the dictionary and match the correct definition with the context that the word is used in the book. Short response questions: The questions come in two forms. The first is basic comprehension directly from the story. This is your Who, What, Where, When, Why and How question. The second form is analysis of information and events in the story. The student is required to explain an answer, respond as if they were in the story, or state what they think the character(s) should do. The remaining sections are key components in studying literature in a detailed and meaningful way. The directions for each part are given within each section. THE NOVEL STUDY CAN BE PRINTED AND STAPLED AS A PACKET USING THE INTRODUCTION AS THE COVER PAGE New Learning Publishing 3 Novel Ideas: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ACTIVITY PAGE NUMBER The Voyage of the Dawn Treader Introduction Cover Page 5 Pre-Reading Activity 6 Chapter One to Chapter Two 7 Chapter Three to Chapter Four 8 Chapter Five To Chapter Six 9 Sequencing of Events 10 Chapter Seven to Chapter Eight 11 Chapter Nine To Chapter Ten 12 Point of View Activity 13 Chapter Eleven to Chapter Twelve 16 Illustrating An Event Activity 17 Chapter Thirteen to Chapter Fourteen 18 Character Analysis Activity 19 Chapter Fifteen to Chapter Sixteen 22 Book Summary 24 Rubric for The Voyage of the Dawn Treader 28 Answer Key New Learning Publishing 4 Novel Ideas: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

4 The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by c. s. lewis Prince Caspian is determined to unite all of Narnia. To do this, he feels he must find the seven lords of Narnia who were sent away by his uncle, King Miraz. He sets sail into the Great Eastern Ocean. Before his travels take him too far Prince Caspian is joined by Edmund, Lucy and, their cousin, Eustace. The prince and his crew are pushed nearly beyond their limits on several occasions. Are they willing to push their limits to the End of the World, Aslan s country? Name 2008 New Learning Publishing 5 Novel Ideas: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

5 Pre-Reading Activity 1. How do you think it would feel to go on an adventure or trip with no maps or assistance for directions? Explain. 2. Would you rather have wisdom or knowledge? Explain your choice New Learning Publishing 6 Novel Ideas: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

6 Chapter One to chapter two Vocabulary Word Page # Meaning/Definition Vegetarians Limerick Discourteous Avenge Victuals Poltroon 1. Why didn t Edmund and Lucy like their cousin Eustace? 2. How did Edmund, Lucy, and Eustace make it to Narnia? What was Eustace s first weapon? 3. Why has Caspian left Narnia? 4. Why is Eustace keeping a diary? What did he say about the ship in the first entry? 2008 New Learning Publishing 7 Novel Ideas: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader