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Comparing Themes
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
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...
Curated OER
True or False - The Hobbit
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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First Set of Essay Questions on The Hobbit
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...
Curated OER
A Wrinkle in Time: Discussion and Activity Guide
This resource for A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleinse L'Engle provides opportunities for classroom discussions and several activities.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: J. R. R. Tolkien
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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The Tolkien Trail
"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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The Encyclopedia of Arda
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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Harper Collins: J. R. R. Tolkien Books & Biography
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...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Fantasy
This lesson introduces the fantasy genre. This tutorial lesson shares a short slideshow with the lesson's content.