Author’s Purpose
(7.T.C.1.a)
(7.T.C.1.a)
Why does Lewis show Edmund sneaking out instead of just telling us later?
To make it exciting
(To build suspense; to make us curious about what will happen).
What is the mood of the Witch’s castle?
Dark and scary.
(Creepy, gloomy, cold, spooky).
What does Lewis create when Edmund sneaks away at night?
Suspense.
(Tension; mystery; excitement).
What part of the day does Edmund leave?
At night.
(In the dark; when it’s quiet; during nighttime).
What theme does Edmund’s choice show?
Temptation can lead to trouble.
(Bad choices have consequences, jealousy can hurt you).
Besides telling a story, what lesson does Chapter 9 teach?
Don’t let jealousy or greed guide your choices.
(Think before you act, betrayal can hurt others, temptation can be dangerous)
How do we know the Witch is not kind or fair?
She is harsh and cruel.
She lies; she tricks Edmund; she is selfish.
How does the snowy night setting fit Edmund’s choice?
It feels gloomy and bad, like his decision.
(It shows danger; it makes the scene scarier; it matches his betrayal).
How does the snowy weather affect the mood?
It feels cold and gloomy.
(It makes the scene tense, scary, lonely0.
What lesson can readers learn from Edmund’s mistake?
Don’t betray your friends and family.
(Be careful who you trust; think before acting).
Why would kids reading this story understand Edmund’s mistake?
Because kids sometimes feel jealous too.
(Because kids sometimes make bad choices; because kids want to be special or get more attention).
Who do we trust more: Edmund’s thoughts or the narrator’s words?
The narrator.
The author; the descriptions; the evidence from the story.
Why does Lewis tell us Edmund’s thoughts?
So we know why he acts the way he does.
(To explain his feelings; to show his inner conflict; to help readers understand his mistake).
What kind of place is the Witch’s castle?
Cold, creepy, full of statues.
(Scary; dangerous; lifeless).
Why might Lewis want readers to feel worried about Edmund?
To teach them the danger of selfishness.
(To make the story more exciting, to show that wrong choices matter).
How does Lewis make the story exciting but also teach a lesson?
He makes it suspenseful and also teaches right from wrong.
(He entertains while warning us; he shows danger but also teaches a moral).
Why does Lewis show Edmund thinking she is nice, but then describe her as cruel?
To show the difference between what Edmund thinks and what’s real.
(To show how temptation tricks people; to build suspense; to make us feel worried for Edmund).
How does describing the Witch’s statues and cold castle help readers?
It makes the place easy to picture and scary.
(It shows her power; it makes the mood creepy; it warns readers about danger).
Why does Lewis describe the statues in detail?
To make the place seem frightening.
(To warn readers about danger; to build suspense; to create imagery).
How does Edmund’s betrayal connect to the bigger story?
It sets up conflict with the Witch.
(It creates suspense; it helps the plot move forward).
Why do authors sometimes have more than one purpose?
To keep readers interested and to send a message at the same time.
To both teach and entertain; to make us think and enjoy the story.
How does the Witch’s angry tone make readers feel about her?
That she is mean and dangerous.
That she’s not trustworthy; that she’s evil; that Edmund is in trouble.
Which is visually stronger: “Edmund was scared” OR “Edmund’s hands shook”?
“Edmund’s hands shook.”
(The second one, because it shows fear without just saying it, it paints a clearer picture).
How does the setting of the castle reflect the Witch’s personality?
It’s cold and cruel, like her.
(Harsh, scary, evil, unfriendly).
What overall theme do Chapters 8 and 9 together show?
Good vs. evil and the cost of choices.
(Loyalty vs. betrayal; temptation vs. truth).