Echoes of Lewis

This quotation analysis worksheet is designed for students in Grades 8, 9, and 10 to deepen comprehension, interpretation, and philosophical reasoning through close reading of C.S. Lewis’s The Abolition of Man. Learners examine key quotations from the text, restate each passage in their own words, explain how it reflects Lewis’s central argument, and connect it to broader themes about morality, human nature, and objective value.

Learning Goals

• Analyzing Informational Text (Grades 8-10)
  Students interpret complex philosophical quotations and extract central meaning.
• Text-Based Evidence & Explanation
  Learners link specific quotations to Lewis’s overarching claims using clear reasoning.
• Understanding Moral & Philosophical Concepts
  Activities reinforce ideas such as objective value, moral formation, and the consequences of relativism.
• Critical Thinking & Interpretation
  Students evaluate how individual statements contribute to a larger argumentative structure.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to align with secondary ELA, philosophy, and ethics standards.
• Structured Quotation Analysis
  Step-by-step prompts guide students from paraphrase to thematic connection.
• Builds Close Reading Skills
  Encourages careful attention to language, nuance, and philosophical intent.
• Supports Essay & Discussion Preparation
  Responses serve as strong foundations for analytical writing or Socratic seminars.
• Promotes Depth over Summary
  Moves students beyond surface comprehension to interpretive insight.
• Printable & No-Prep
  Easy to implement in classroom or homeschool settings.

This Echoes of Lewis worksheet helps students engage deeply with The Abolition of Man by unpacking Lewis’s most significant ideas through quotation analysis. By paraphrasing, explaining, and connecting passages to central themes, learners strengthen critical reading, ethical reasoning, and confidence working with challenging philosophical texts.

This worksheet is part of our Abolition of Man collection.