Unit: The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe

Student Name: Due Date: 11/5/20

In the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Aslan represents Jesus who is God. How
much do you know about God and what he’s like? The Bible says that Jesus is the
Lion of Judah and that in the future, everything that has been created will bow before
him. This research assignment will give you the opportunity to find out a bit more
about what the Bible says and how similar Aslan is to God.

This assessment piece requires you to complete four tasks in this document:
1. Choose 5 attributes of God and then describe them in your own words. (100 words)
2. Investigate and describe 5 key aspects of the life of lions. (100 words)
3. Indicate 3 similarities and 3 differences between Aslan and God using the
information you have researched and anything else you would like to add
4. Write 100-200 words about how Aslan helps us to understand what God is really
like

Assessment Criteria:

A B C D E
Research & Communication

8.5-10 /10 7 - 8 /10 5 – 6.5./10 3 – 4.5 /10 0 – 2.5 /10

Very extensive use of Good use of Reasonable use of Poor use of Very restricted
vocabulary, the vocabulary, the vocabulary, correct vocabulary, with vocabulary, with
correct length of correct length of length of words. spelling mistakes. many spelling
words. The words. The The information The information mistakes. Little
information information researched was well researched evidence of any
researched was researched was presented. required information
clearly presented, and clearly presented and Grammar, spelling further explanation. researched. Grammar
highly informative. informative. and Grammar and lack and lack of logical
Grammar, spelling Grammar, spelling paragraphing was of paragraphing was
and paragraphing and paragraphing adequate. The lay out logical paragraphing well below average
were correct and used were good. The lay and presentation was below average standard. The lay out
effectively. The lay out and presentation were acceptable. standard. The lay out lacked logical
out and presentation were good lacked logical sequence
were excellent. sequence
Diagrams used were
informative.
A B C D E
25 - 30 /30 19 – 24.5 /30 12 – 18.5 /30 6 – 11.5 /30 0 – 5.5 /30
Student showed a Student showed a Student showed some Student showed Student showed little
& Application
Understanding

very high degree of good level of level of limited level of or no understanding of

understanding the understanding of the understanding of the understanding of the the task. There was no
complexities of the task. They applied task. They applied task. There was little conclusion offered to
task. They applied their learning to arrive some learning to application of their the task.
their learning in the at a conclusion with arrive at a conclusion. learning to arrive at a
task to arrive at a good creativity. conclusion.
conclusion with
high level
reasoning and
creativity.
Complete all FOUR required tasks following by inserting your answers into this Word document.
1. Choose 5 attributes of God (you might like to Google “What are the attributes of God?” – 2
have already been put in for you), copy and insert the dictionary definition of each, and
then write that attribute / definition in your own words. (100 words total)
Complete the table below:

Attributes of God Dictionary Definition Put in your own words

having complete or unlimited
knowledge, awareness, or
1. Omniscient understanding; perceiving all things.
almighty or infinite in power, as God.
having very great or unlimited
2. Omnipotent authority or power.
a profoundly tender, passionate
affection for another person.
a feeling of warm personal
3.Loveing
attachment or deep affection, as for a
parent, child, or friend.
a state of mind in which one is
4.caring troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern:
5.omnipresent present everywhere at the same time:
(15 marks – Understanding & Application)
2. Investigate and describe 5 key aspects of the life of lions by completing the table below
(100 words total)
Omniscient means that someone or
something has unlimited knowledge and
knows everything representing that god is
reliable and knows everything and can help
us make right decisions and lead us down
the right path.
Omnipotent means to have limitless power
or authority which relates to how god rules
over us but is a fair and just ruler as said in
one of the names that he was given, “El
Elyon” (Genesis 14:20)meaning “Most high,
the strongest one. Together with
omniscient, omnipotent shows us that god
is more perfect than we could ever imagine.
Loving means that you feel a deep
connection with someone that compels you
to be with them and help them which
shows how god created us and even though
were not perfect and we sin he still loves us.
Caring is when you are willing to do things
for another person which relates to how
god sent Jesus his son to die in the cross to
rid us of our sin.
Omnipresent means to be everywhere at
the same time which shows how god is
always with us and ready to answer our
questions and guide us.

Key aspect: Lions:

Habitat Lions live in a wide variety of habitats, but they can be found mostly in grassland,
savanna, dense scrub, and open woodland.
Lifespan and Diet Lions live for Approximately 10 – 14 years and eat any meat that they can find and
kill
Lions live in groups called prides which consist of their entire extended family and
Family Life they all hunt together, and they all help each other and make sure to take care of
the younger lions.
Threats to survival Most threats to lions survival are human based and the top four are: Habitat loss,
trophy hunting, poaching and human lion conflict.
(4 marks – Research & Communication)

3. Compare and contrast 3 similarities and 3 differences between Aslan and God using the
information you have researched and completing this in the table below. You may add
anything else you would like to

Similarities between God and Lions (eg both God and Lions …):
1 Both God and Aslan come in times of need to help people
 2 Both God and Aslan are the most powerful beings in their world
3 God and Aslan are both very wise.
Differences between God and Lions (eg God … BUT Lions … )
1 Unlike Aslan God does not physically come to people instead hey helps them mentally or
sends someone else already on earth.
2 Unlike Aslan God does not physically fight evil.
3 Lions always stick together and hunt in a pack however god is by himself.

(6 marks – Research & Communication)

4. Write 100-200 words below about how Aslan helps us to understand what God is really
like.
Aslan helps us to understand what God is like as he demonstrates all the same characteristics as God. The
Bible contains all human knowledge of God told through stories which C.S. Lewis has interpreted and adapted
to create the character, Aslan. Through his actions and wisdom, the characterization of Aslan effectively
communicates the key aspects of what God is really like. For example, Aslan connects with all the characters of
Narnia and this demonstrates how he is able to provide help to everyone through their problems. At the
beginning of the novel he inspires hope through his possible return, leading the citizens of Narnia to stand up
to the White Witch, reflecting how God inspires hope among believers and encourages them to follow the
teachings of Jesus in recognition of his presence. Furthermore, Aslan is called the true ruler of Narnia which
encourages to comprehend God as the leading power of our world. In conclusion, C.S Lewis displays the
character Aslan as he displays relationship with everyone, hope and leadership in a way that greatly increases
our understanding of God.

(15 marks – Understanding & Application)

Then one of the elders said to me, “Stop crying and look! The one who is called both the ‘Lion from the
Tribe of Judah’ and ‘King David’s Great Descendant’ has won the victory.”
(Revelation 5:5)