The Silver Chair Novel Study – FREE Day 1 Sample

Bring C. S. Lewis’s The Silver Chair into your classroom with this FREE Day 1 novel study sample! Designed to support engaging ELA instruction, this resource gives teachers and homeschool families a preview of ready-to-use activities that build reading comprehension, vocabulary, close reading, and critical-thinking skills.

In The Silver Chair, Eustace Scrubb and Jill Pole are sent on a quest by Aslan to find Prince Rilian, the missing son of King Caspian. Their journey takes them through unfamiliar lands, where they encounter giants, mysterious creatures, and dangerous enchantments. With the help of the Marsh-wiggle Puddleglum, they must follow a series of clues and resist the forces that threaten to lead them astray. This fantasy adventure offers opportunities to explore courage, loyalty, perseverance, friendship, and the importance of trusting what you know to be true.

You can purchase the complete novel study HERE.

What's Included in This FREE Novel Study Sample?

This free Day 1 sample lets you preview the format and types of activities included in the novel study.

• Day 1 Teacher Lesson Plans – Clear, organized plans to help you guide students through the first day of the novel study.
• Day 1 Student Activities – Engaging activities that encourage students to think critically about the text.
• Reading Comprehension Practice – Questions that help students demonstrate understanding and support their answers with text evidence.
• Vocabulary Practice – Activities to strengthen vocabulary skills and understanding of words in context.
• Day 1 Google File – Includes a digital version of the Day 1 sample for Google-compatible classroom use.
• Ready-to-Use, No-Prep Materials – Practical resources that make lesson preparation easier.

This free sample gives you a preview of the novel study’s format and activities before you explore the complete unit.

Explore the Complete The Silver Chair Novel Study

The complete The Silver Chair novel study provides structured activities to help students follow the quest, analyze characters, and explore the novel’s important themes.

Activities may include:

• Reading comprehension questions and text-based responses
• Vocabulary development and word analysis
• Character analysis and making inferences
• Close reading and critical-thinking activities
• Written responses and literary analysis
• Exploration of courage, loyalty, friendship, and perseverance
• Discussion of truth, deception, temptation, and responsibility
• Analysis of how characters respond to challenges and make difficult choices

See the complete product’s table of contents for a detailed list of included resources and activities.

Who Is This Free Sample For?

This FREE Day 1 sample is designed for teachers and homeschool families working with upper-elementary and middle-grade readers.

It’s a useful starting point for:

• Whole-class novel studies
• Small-group instruction and literature circles
• Homeschool literature and language arts lessons
• Reading comprehension and vocabulary practice
• Fantasy literature and adventure studies
• Building critical-thinking and text-based writing skills

Download Your FREE Day 1 Sample

Preview The Silver Chair novel study and discover a practical way to engage students with a classic fantasy adventure while strengthening reading comprehension, literary analysis, and critical-thinking skills.

Please note: This download includes the free Day 1 sample only, not the complete novel study.

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