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Curated OER

Feudalism

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars have tournaments in teams after learning information about The Middle Ages. In this Middle Ages lesson plan, students learn that tournaments are mock battles, but that they will have these battles by answering questions in...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Poetry by Tennyson (Comprehension)

For Students 5th - 6th
In this poetry comprehension activity, students read part of a poem by Tennyson called "In Memoriam." Students answer 5 multiple choice and essay questions about the poem.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Nicholas and the Dragon

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this reading worksheet, students read a five-page fairy tale about a boy named Nicholas, a princess named Penelope, and a dragon. At the end, Nicholas is hailed a hero and marries the princess.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

South Carolina: State History

For Students 4th
In this state history worksheet, 4th graders read two and a half pages about the history of South Carolina and complete 10 true or false questions.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Test Your Research Skills: The Twelve Days of Christmas

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this "Twelve Days of Christmas" worksheet, students identify which gifts were given on which days.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Reformation History: A Comparative Study

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the views of Catholics, Lutherans and the Reformed Church.  In this reformation instructional activity, students participate in a class discussion of the three religions, then complete an activity.
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Unit Plan
Grade Saver

Grade Saver: The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an online study guide for The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
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Website
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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Lesson Plan
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 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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Activity
Maryland Science Center

Maryland Science Center: One Ring to Rule Them All [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 5th
A simple experiment to create a secret message using invisible ink, in honor of J.R.R. Tolkien's birthday and the Ring in The Lord of the Rings.
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Website
American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Sir Peter Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of movie director Peter Jackson, winner of several Oscars for his film trilogy, Lord of the Rings. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
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Primary
Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: "Ring Out, Wild Bells" by Alfred Lord Tennyson

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the original, online PDF text of the poem "Ring Out, Wild Bells" by Alfred Lord Tennyson from his long poem, In Memoriam A.H.H., in memory of his friend Arthur Henry Hallam.
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Handout
Other

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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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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Article
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...
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How to Build a Fictional World

For Students 9th - 10th
Why is J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy so compelling? How about The Matrix or Harry Potter? What makes these disparate worlds come alive are clear, consistent rules for how people, societies- and even the laws of physics-...
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Website
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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Graphic
Other

Concepts and Practices for Writing Courses: Interpreting Literature

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
This tutorial surveys the way readers should interpret literature or text in symbols, syntax, meaning, and the like. The article features a Literary Toolkit for Analyzing Literature.
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Activity
Curated OER

A Wrinkle in Time: Discussion and Activity Guide

For Teachers 4th - 8th
This resource for A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleinse L'Engle provides opportunities for classroom discussions and several activities.
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Fantasy

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson introduces the fantasy genre. This tutorial lesson shares a short slideshow with the lesson's content.

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