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Chronicles of Narnia |
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- As the
siblings grew older and wiser, the inhabitants of Narnia added descriptors
to their names: King Peter the Magnificent, Queen Susan the Gentle,
King Edmund the Just, and Queen Lucy the Valiant. In many ways these
names reflect the personalities and character traits they displayed
as children. Have the students choose a name -- and therefore a trait
-- that they would like to be known as when they are adults. What, specifically,
can they do during the current school year to become aperson who possesses
their chosen quality. Student responses to this assignment could be
written in essay or poetic form. The finished products might be bound
together and placed in the class library. They might be referred to
during the year as students work toward their goals.
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- Peter
took part of the blame for Edmund's actions upon himself because, he
believed that as the older brother, he should have done more to help
his younger sibling. Ask the students to think about their role in helping
younger students become successful and responsible. As a class, brainstorm
possible long-term projects they might do for one or more primary classes.
Some possibilities include tutoring, buddy reading, playground buddies,
and collaborative service projects. Adopt one of these projects and
help the students to plan and implement their ideas. Each student should
be given a specific responsibility that will contribute to the project's
success.
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- The
Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe demonstrated the connection between
responsibility and trustworthiness. Ask the students to consider the
responsibilities of children their age. How does success/failure in
carrying out these responsibilities contribute to how they are viewed
by others? Ask students to identify a specific responsibility and describe
the challenges that accompany it. How does this specific responsibility
influence the level of trust they are granted? They might consider both
a responsibility that they have successfully mastered and one that is
a current challenge.
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| Copyright
2002 |
| Lesson
created by Deborah Farmer |
| Center
for the Advancement of Ethics and Character |
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