Book Club - J.R.R. Tolkien - The Two Towers #2
The Two Towers is the second book in J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic adventure The Lord of the Rings. Frodo and his eight companions have been beset by many dangers during their quest to save Middle Earth. This is an adventure you won’t want to miss!
Carol Burns PhD, ACE Educator
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What's included
8 live meetings
5 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Week 1 - Please read chapters 1-4 BEFORE class! Week 2 - Please read chapters 5-8 BEFORE class! Week 3 - Please read chapters 9-12 BEFORE class! Week 4 - Please read chapters 13-16 BEFORE class! Week 5 - Please read chapters 17-19 BEFORE class! Week 6 - Please read chapters 20-21 BEFORE class!Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner - Advanced Level
Join us as we participate in an epic adventure through Middle Earth! The Two Towers is the second book in J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic adventure series, The Lord of the Rings. One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them. Frodo and his Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. They have lost the wizard, Gandalf, in a battle in the Mines of Moria. And Boromir, seduced by the power of the Ring, tried to seize it by force. While Frodo and Sam made their escape, the rest of the company was attacked by Orcs. Now they continue the journey alone down the great River Anduin—alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go. In this multi-day class, we will meet once weekly for six weeks to dive deep into this first book in the series. During class time, full participation in class discussion is expected. There is grace for a shy student, of course, but students will be encouraged to dive into the discussion as they acclimate to the group. Each student will have a turn to share their thoughts and ideas. I will have questions and discussion prompts ready each week, should conversation lag. After our discussion time, we will end with a game if time permits! My book clubs are typically highly engaging, highly interactive, very lively! Chapters will be assigned to be read ahead of time, before class. There are 21 chapters in this book. The book is also available as an audiobook! All of class time will be dedicated to discussing the books, applying critical thinking, discussing characters, plot, and other literary aspects, etc, and ending with a fun game, all related to the book. Our last class will be a book party! Snacks are welcome and encouraged! Week 1 - Please read chapters 1-3 BEFORE class! Week 2 - Please read chapters 4-6 BEFORE class! Week 3 - Please read chapters 7-9 BEFORE class! Week 4 - Please read chapters 10-12 BEFORE class! Week 5 - Please read chapters 13-15 BEFORE class! Week 6 - Please read chapters 16-17 BEFORE class! Week 7 - Please read chapters 18-19 BEFORE class! Week 8 - Please read chapters 20-21 BEFORE class!
Learning Goals
Students will gain skills in the following areas:
- public speaking
- taking turns speaking
- practicing active listening
- sharing thoughts and insights
- building vocabulary
- exploring the characters, settings, and plot, foreshadowing, and figures of speech
- critical thinking
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The Lord of the Rings is an adventure series with epic battles, yes, but inner turmoil too. Overwhelming forces of good and evil, but also temptation and greed within oneself; potent sorcery, but perhaps more so the magical spells of friendship and loyalty and devotion. This is the kind of story the word epic seems to have been invented for, but it's also an intimate tale about the bonds among companions and about the human instinct to do the right thing. From these simple features it derives its true power.
This book is best suited to students in their teen or tween years. Ms. Carol always advises parents to pre-screen their student’s reading selections, even if you just listen to the audiobook!
Supply List
Students will need a copy of the book The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien. The assigned chapters must be read or listened to BEFORE class. Students can use their own books, library books, ebook, or even listen to the audio book.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Clarks Summit University
Ms. Carol has been a voracious reader since childhood. Her lifelong passion is to cultivate curiosity in children, and to inspire a lifelong love of learning, especially the reading and enjoyment of beautiful literature! Reviews
Live Group Class
$100
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
40 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
3-6 learners per class
