By request, here is a suggested syllabus for C.S. Lewis Space Trilogy Literature Study Guides.
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Space Trilogy Syllabus
The Space Trilogy is a classic series for readers who love the writings of C.S. Lewis. Teens often appreciate having a syllabus to accompany their study guides, so here’s a suggested syllabus for The Space Trilogy.
Remember, this is only a suggested syllabus. Every teen is different, and there’s not ONE right way to handle The Space Trilogy. Therefore, adjust the syllabus at will.
Syllabus for The Space Trilogy
Name of Text:
The Space Trilogy by C.S. Lewis Literature Study Guides from 7SistersHomeschool.
Course Description
Upon completion of the course, student will have covered the literary, philosophic and theological themes in each of The Space Trilogy series.
- Course Goals
- At the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate an introductory knowledge of C.S. Lewis’ thoughts on culture, classical literature, philosophy, and theology
- Course Objectives
- The Space Trilogy Study Guides count toward the literature and literature analysis portion of a high school English/Language Arts credit
Books covered:
- Out of the Silent Planet, 2)Perelandra, 3. That Hideous Strength
Grading for the literature guides:
Grading will be based on the following:
-Answered questions and assignments in the Literature Guides 60% (or 80% for students who will not be doing leveling up/enrichment activities)
-Class participation (discussions with parent) 20%
-Leveling up/enrichment suggested in the literature guides 20%
Leveling up Instructions:
These can be found in the workbooks.
Suggested reading and assignment timeline
Week 1: Out of the Silent Planet
Read Chapters 1-6 of the book and the Introductory Information on Lewis in Study Guide.
Answer questions 1-11 in the Literature Study Guide.
Week 2: Out of the Silent Planet
Read Chapters 7-13 of the book.
Answer questions 11-29 in the Literature Study Guide.
Week 3: Out of the Silent Planet
Read Chapters 14-19 of the book.
Answer questions 30-49 in the Literature Study Guide.
Week 4: Out of the Silent Planet
Read Chapters 20-22 of the book.
Answer questions in the Literature Study Guide. For students who are leveling up their credit, complete any enrichment activities.
Week 5: Perelandra
Read Chapters 1-6 of the book.
Read introductory material in the Literature Study Guide and answer questions 1-20.
Week 6: Perelandra
Read Chapters 7-12 of the book.
Answer questions 21-44 in the Literature Study Guide.
Week 7: Perelandra
Read Chapters 13-17.
Answer the remaining questions in the Literature Study Guide. For students who are leveling up their credit, complete any enrichment activities.
Week 8: That Hideous Strength
Read the introductory information in the Literature Study Guide.
Read Chapters 1-2 of the book and answer questions 1-17 in the Literature Study Guide.
Week 9: That Hideous Strength
Read Chapters 3-4 of the book.
Answer questions 18-28 in the Literature Study Guide.
Week 10: That Hideous Strength
Read Chapters 5-6 of the book.
Answer questions 29-31 in the Literature Study Guide.
Week 11: That Hideous Strength
Read Chapters 7-8 of the book.
Answer questions 32-40 in the Literature Study Guide.
Week 12: That Hideous Strength
Read Chapters 9-10 of the book and answer questions 41-46 in the Literature Study Guide.
Week 13: That Hideous Strength
Read Chapters 11-12 and answer questions 47-52 in the Literature Study Guide.
Week 14: That Hideous Strength
Read Chapter 13-14 of the book. Answer questions 53-64 in the Literature Study Guide.
Week 15: That Hideous Strength
Read Chapters 15-17 and answer the remaining questions in the Literature Study Guide.
For students who are leveling up their credit, complete any enrichment activities.
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