Bring fantasy to life in your classroom with this engaging Narnia movie lesson plan for Grades 3–5! Perfect for literature units or film study days, this 2-hour lesson helps students explore themes of bravery, loyalty, forgiveness, and redemption while developing reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.

Includes everything you need to guide students through character analysis, vocabulary, creative writing, and meaningful discussion.

What’s Included

• 2-hour lesson plan with clear objectives and pacing
• 17-page student worksheet packet
• Character Journey Tracker, Story Mountain, and Vocabulary Match
• Creative writing prompts (letters, diary entries, alternative endings)
• “Create Your Own Narnian Creature” drawing activity
• Teacher answer key and discussion guide
• Extension ideas and cross-curricular connections (ELA, art, history, geography)

How It Works in the Classroom

Use alongside the 2005 movie The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

Ideal for:

• Sub plans or end-of-unit film tie-ins
• Whole-group or small-group discussions
• Literacy centers or independent work
• Cross-curricular projects (WWII history, fantasy writing, character education)

Learning Goals & Standards

Students will:

• Identify character growth and motivation
• Analyze key themes: bravery, redemption, and sacrifice
• Recognize the hero’s journey story structure
• Expand fantasy and adventure vocabulary
• Make text-to-self and text-to-world connections
• Aligned with Common Core ELA standards for reading comprehension, writing, and vocabulary development.

Why Teachers Love It

• “Ready-to-use and beautifully organized!”
• “Perfect balance of fun and deep thinking.”
• “My students LOVED creating their own Narnian creatures!”

This resource saves planning time and inspires rich classroom discussion—while keeping kids captivated by the magic of Narnia.