Commentary C.S. Lewis once said, “You can make anything by writing.” He was correct, of course. Using only the power of words, Lewis created the imaginary world of Narnia. For over 50 years, “The Chronicles of Narnia” have been a bestselling seven-volume set of books that tell the story of Narnia and the magnificent lion, Aslan. While written for children, this series is also popular among adult readers. The books are popular for good reason! Lewis put his classical education and expertise in languages to good use when he created the fantasy world of Narnia. Settings are outlined in detail, characters are richly developed, and plot lines are filled with drama. In short, Lewis knew how to write well. Obviously, most people aren’t going to match Lewis’s phenomenal writing skills. But we certainly can expect our students to learn how to write reasonably well. Not only should they be able …