Looking for an authentic way to practice understanding figurative language in context? Take a look at this Targeted Reading Skills Practice worksheet that presents an excerpt from Chapter 10 of C.S. Lewis's classic fantasy novel, The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe! Designed for middle school students, the worksheet includes a brief excerpt from the story where Lucy, Peter, and Susan follow Mr. and Mrs. Beaver across Narnia to meet Aslan. On page 2, readers will respond to comprehension questions that focus on identifying and interpreting figurative language from the passage. Examples featured include descriptive language, repetition, metaphor, and allusion. For further reading practice with this novel, be sure to explore Targeted Reading Skills Practice: Analyzing Characters in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe!
