Starter:

Tell someone at home verbally what has happened so far in the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (summarise).

OR

Draw out (take on the role of the illustrator) the main event of the book so far.

Activity:

Read the section of Ch 13 of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe below:

“Deep Magic from the Dawn of Time”

Now we must get back to Edmund. When he had been made to walk far further than he had ever known that anybody could walk, the Witch at last halted in a dark valley all overshadowed with fir trees and yew trees. Edmund simply sank down and lay on his face doing nothing at all and not even caring what was going to happen next provided they would let him lie still. He was too tired even to notice how hungry and thirsty he was. The Witch and the dwarf were talking close behind him in low tones.

“No,” said the dwarf, “it is no use now, O Queen. They must have reached the Stone Table by now.”

“Perhaps the Wolf will smell us out and bring us news,” said the Witch.

“It cannot be good news if he does,” said the dwarf.

“Four thrones in Cair Paravel,” said the Witch.

“How if only three were filled? That would not fulfil the prophecy.”

I can infer what the author is implying. (Answer verbally if you are working with someone or you can write your answers if you are doing this independently.

1. How do you think Peter might be feeling?
2. What do you think the Witch is hoping for?

Read the next section below.

“What difference would that make now that HE is here?” said the dwarf. He did not dare, even now, to mention the name of Aslan to his mistress.

“He may not stay long. And then – we would fall upon the three at Cair.”

“Yet it might be better,” said the dwarf, “to keep this one” (here he kicked Edmund) “for bargaining with.”

“Yes! And have him rescued,” said the Witch scornfully.

“Then,” said the dwarf, “we had better do what we have to do at once.”

“I would like to have it done on the Stone Table itself,” said the Witch. “That is the proper place. That is where it has always been done before.”

“I will be a long time now before the Stone Table cn again be put to its proper use,” said the dwarf.

“True,” said the Witch; and then, “well, I will begin.”

At that moment with a ruse and a snarl a Wolf rushed up to them.

“I have seen them. They are all at the Stone Table, with Him. They have killed my captain, Maugrim. I was hidden in the thickets and saw it all. One of the Sons of Adam killed him. Fly! Fly!”

“No,” said the Witch. “There need be no flying. Go quickly. Summon all our people to meet me here as speedily as they can. Call out the giants, the werewolves, and the spirits of those trees who are on our side. Call the Ghouls, and the boggles, the Ogres and the Minotaurs. Call the Cruels, the Hags, the Spectres, and the people of the Toadstools. We will fight. What? Have I not still my wand? Will not their ranks turn into stone even as they come on? Be off quickly, I have a little thing to finish here while you are away.”

The great brute bowed its head, turned, and galloped away.

 

3. What do you think the Witch is going to do?

 

Plenary:

If you were able to read aloud to someone, ask them for a star (something you did well eg. You read at a good pace, pausing when required for punctuation or for dramatic affect) and a wish (your next step, something to work on next time eg. Using expression to make it more exciting and engage your listener).

Keep safe everyone! Remember the things you are in control of: wash your hands, social distancing, eat healthily as much as you can and exercise :). Keep those around you smiling, help out around the house and stay positive for one another!