2015-2016 - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Resource Guide - Discovery Series

Oct 22, 2026

2015-2016 Frank M. Tait Foundation Discovery Series resource guide for Victoria Theatre Association, introducing page-to-stage learning through C. S. Lewis’s The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. The guide explains the play’s background, highlights inspiration and historical context, and connects activities to grade 3–7 Ohio and National Education Standards and Benchmarks. It includes sections on comprehension, connection, creativity, pre-show conversation starters, and supporting student and adult resources, with contact information and distribution notes.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages15

Reading Time23 min

AccessFree to download

Table of Contents

Comprehension

Connection

Creativity

Resources and Contact

2015-2016 Resource Guide The Frank M. FOUNDATION [www.victoriatheatre.com](www.victoriatheatre.com) OCTOBER 28, 2015 9:30 & 11:30 A.M. • VICTORIA THEATRE Gary Minyard Vice President of Education & Engagement Curriculum Connections Welcome to the 2015-2016 Frank M. Tait Foundation Discovery Series at Victoria Theatre Association. We are very excited to be your partner in providing professional arts experiences to you and your students! Translated into 47 languages and several adaptations for stage and screen, C. S. Lewis’s The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe is one of the best-selling books of all time! Published in 1950, it was the first of seven novels published in the Chronicles of Narnia series. Lewis was inspired by several things as he began working on this story in 1939- specifically an image from his childhood of a faun holding an umbrella and packages in a snowy wood. Lesser known is the fact that three young girls were evacuated out of London to live with Lewis during WorldWar II due to the threat of bombing. Many believe these three girls inspired the creation of our young, adventurous heroes Susan, Peter, Edmund, and Lucy! The information and activities in this resource guide have been carefully crafted to help you and your students explore the many ways a “page to stage” experience can open up learning opportunities. Grade level icons will help you determine which activities are good for students, too. And don’t forget to take advantage of the local resources listed inside to extend the play-going experience and make even more curricular connections for you and your students. Thankyou again and welcome! You will find these icons listed in the resource guide next to the activities that indicate curricular connections. Teachers and parents are encouraged to adapt all of the activities included in an appropriate way for your students’ age and abilities. THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE fulfills the following Ohio and National Education Standards and Benchmarks for grades 3-7: English/Language Arts Standards Grade 3-CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.3.2, CCSS. ELA-Literacy.RL.3.3, CCSS.ELA-Literacy. RL.3.4, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.3.5, CCSS. ELA-Literacy. RL.3.6 Grade 4-CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4.2, CCSS. ELA-Literacy.RL.4.3, CCSS.ELA-Literacy. RL.4.4, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4.5, CCSS. ELA-Literacy.RL.4.6, CCSS.ELA-Literacy. RL.4.7, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4.9 Grade 5-CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.5.2, CCSS. ELA-Literacy.RL.5.3, CCSS.ELA-Literacy. RL.5.4, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.5.5, CCSS. ELA-Literacy.RL.5.6, CCSS.ELA-Literacy. RL.5.7 Grade 6-CCSS.ELA.Literacy.RL.6.3, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.4, CCSS.ELALiteracy.6.5, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.6.6, CCSS. ELA-Literacy.RL.6.7 Grade 7-CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.3, CCSS. ELA-Literacy.7.4, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.5, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.7.6, CCSS.ELA. Literacy.7.9 Ohio Department of Education Drama/Theatre Standards Grade 3-1CE-6CE, 1PR-6PR, 1RE-5RE Grade 4-1CE-6CE, 1PR-7PR, 1RE-5RE Grade 5-1CE-5CE, 1PR-5PR, 1RE-5RE Grade 6-1CE-5CE, 1PR-5PR, 1RE-7RE Grade 7-1CE-5CE, 1PR-5PR, 1RE-7RE National Core Arts Theatre Standards: Grades 3-7: CREATING, PERFORMING, RESPONDING, CONNECTING Anchor Strands 1-11 For more information on the National Core Arts Theatre Standards click here. Ohio’s New Learning Standards for Social Studies: Civic Participation and Skills (Grades 3-7) Table of Contents Comprehension About the Play ..................................................................................................................... Page 2 Author Spotlight-C.S. Lewis ................................................................................................ Page 2 10 Fun Facts about The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe.................................................... Page 3 Pre-Show Conversation Starters........................................................................................... Page 4 Connection The Blitz ..............................

FAQs

What is the purpose of this 2015-2016 resource guide for the play?

It provides carefully crafted information and activities to help students explore learning opportunities through a page-to-stage experience.

Which grades and standards does the guide align with?

It fulfills English/Language Arts standards for grades 3–7, Ohio Drama/Theatre standards for grades 3–7, and National Core Arts Theatre Standards for grades 3–7, plus Ohio social studies learning standards for grades 3–7.

What kinds of activities are included in the guide?

Activities are organized into comprehension, connection, and creativity, including items like pre-show conversation starters, discussions and descriptors, a wardrobe journey, and resource sections for students and adults.

Oct 22, 2026

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