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Second Set of Essay Questions on The Hobbit

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars explore The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. In this reading and writing lesson, students read chapters 7-12. Young scholars write an essay on two essay questions related to these chapters.
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Persuasive Writing - The Hobbit

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students explore persuasive writing. In this writing lesson, students review the concepts of persuasive writing. Students read The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. Students write a persuasive scene in which one characters attempt to persuade...
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Technical Writing - The Hobbit

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. In this literature lesson, students review technical writing. Students read The Hobbit and write down the steps that take place in the book in a list.
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Comparing Two Fantasies by J.R.R. Tolkien

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore fantasy through The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien.  In this literature lesson, students investigate character analysis through book comparisons.  Students read The Hobbit and one other book by J.R.R. Tolkien and write a...
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Worksheet - The Hobbits

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils explore The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. In this literature lesson students complete a worksheet about the book.
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Lesson Plan
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First Set of Essay Questions on The Hobbit

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. In this literature lesson, students read the book and take notes as they read. Students choose two essay questions related to the book and answer the questions in an essay.
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Writing Exercise for The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore topic sentences and supporting sentences. In this writing instructional activity, students locate topic sentences and supporting sentences found in The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. Students write an essay based on a...
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The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R Tolkien

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners explore The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien. In this plot summary lesson, students read the book and take notes about the plot.  Learners write a plot summary of The Fellowship of the Ring.
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Persuasive Writing - The Fellowship of the Ring

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore persuasive writing. In this writing lesson, students read The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien and take notes on Gandalf and Bilbo. Students write a persuasive scene between Gandalf and Bilbo and present them to...
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Comparing Themes

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils explore themes through the novels The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R Tolkien. For this literature lesson, students identify the themes in each novel and find supporting evidence that develops them. Pupils write an...
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Comparing The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students write an essay comparing The Hobbit to The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien. In this The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring lesson plan, students compare the plot, theme, writing styles, and other elements in the two...
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Curated OER

True or False - The Hobbit

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. In this literature lesson, students recall events and literary elements in the text of the novel as they complete a worksheet.
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Curated OER

First Set of Essay Questions on The Hobbit

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students read The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien and choose two essays to write about the first six chapters. In this reading comprehension lesson, students read the first six chapters of the novel and use a worksheet to take notes as they...
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British Library

British Library: 20th Century: Literature 1900 1950

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore key literary works of the early 20th- century with these articles.
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British Library

British Library: 20th Century: Fantasy and Fairy Tale

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how 20th-century writers used fantasy and traditional tales to analyze and question the real world around them.
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Activity
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: j.r.r. Tolkien Classroom Activity

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
As part of a unit on J.R.R. Tolkien (John Ronald Reuel Tolkien) and his works, this classroom activity provides a brief classroom project and includes lesson plan ideas, web links, and additional texts.
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: John Ronald Reuel Tolkien

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of Tolkien, followed by an explanation of his major works. Theme and literary influence are discussed.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: J. R. R. Tolkien

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Have you ever read any of J. R. R. Tolkien's work? Check out this site to learn more about Tolkien and his writings. This resource features lesson plans for "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings."
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Other

The Mythopoeic Society

For Students 9th - 10th
The official website for the Mythopoeic Society, founded in 1967. Includes study and education concerning modern and classical fantasy and mythical literature, especially that of Lewis, Tolkien, and Williams.
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Other

The Tolkien Trail

For Students 9th - 10th
"The Tolkien Trail" includes fantastic information, games, and discussion about the magical world created by the late author. Through clicking on the links, you may visit many of the places in Tolkien's masterpiece The Lord of the Rings.
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Lotr Project: Visualizing Tolkien's Works on the Web

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is dedicated to the Lord of the Rings and the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. You can find genealogy, a Middle-Earth historical timeline, and populations numbers of the Middle-Earth
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids Book Series: The Lord of the Rings

For Students 3rd - 8th
Kids learn about The Lord of the Rings Series by J.R.R. Tolkien on this site. Find out about the plotline, major characters, list of books, other reading.
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Other

The Encyclopedia of Arda

For Students 9th - 10th
All things Tolkein are covered here. Includes a movie-goer's guide and entries for all characters and locations in Tolkein's works.
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Other

Harper Collins: J. R. R. Tolkien Books & Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief biography takes Tolkien through his early years to his marriage and professorship at Leeds and Oxford and his telling stories to his children that would later become the novels so loved by the rest of the world. Also has a...