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A Wrinkle in Time

Part One

L’Engle, M. (1962). A Wrinkle in Time. Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

Grades 5–8

Science Fiction / Fantasy

Part Two

I enjoyed reading A Wrinkle in Time because it combined adventure, science fiction, and family relationships into one story. The book was creative and exciting because the characters traveled through space and faced difficult challenges together. I especially liked the character Meg because she struggled with confidence but still showed bravery throughout the story.

Madeleine L’Engle’s writing style is imaginative and descriptive. The different planets and settings were interesting to picture while reading. I also liked that the story focused on love and courage instead of only action and adventure.

Part Three

The plot is suspenseful and keeps readers interested because the characters constantly face new challenges. The theme focuses on courage, love, and the battle between good and evil.

The story is told from a third-person point of view, which helps readers see the thoughts and actions of multiple characters. The author’s style uses detailed descriptions and ideas that make the story memorable. Overall, this book is effective because it encourages imagination and critical thinking while teaching important lessons.

Part Four

Lesson Objective

Students will identify themes in the book and explain how characters overcome challenges.

Discussion Questions

How does Meg change throughout the story?
Why is love important in the novel?
What challenges do the characters face together?

Lesson Activity

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.2 — Determine a theme of a story from details in the text.

Students will create a theme poster using quotes and pictures about the book to explain the book’s message.